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This fashionable, lightweight netbook improves upon its predecessor with increased speed and more ports.

While the new, less expensive, HP Mini 110 doesn't stray far from the Mini 1000 mold, there are some subtle changes--not always for the best.

That's what the Mini 110 boils down to: an econobox that delivers just enough of what you need, without spoiling you. You get all the required ports, plus a little extra beef, for a very low price.

With that kind of weakness we couldn't recommend the HP Mini 110 outright, but that price means we can't write it off completely. It's a perfectly usable netbook that undercuts the competition, so if all you want it for is basic web browsing, it's not such a bad deal at all.

For the price, the budget-friendly HP Mini 110, which comes with a one-year warranty that includes toll-free tech support, has a lot going for it. The keyboard alone puts it in contention with the best netbooks out there, and the wireless-broadband option may sway some buyers.

HP's Mini 110-3530nr offers some very unique features for a netbook that can be found under $300. It comes with an anti-glare screen that makes working outside easier, a faster hard drive and a six cell battery pack for extra running time. While all these features are great, there are a few items...