The HP Mini 110 and 210 netbooks are now available with the dual core Intel Atom N570 processor. Right now, the upgraded models are only available in Japan, but they should be available in other parts of the globe sometime soon.

The HP Mini 210 and 110 netbooks have 10.1 inch WSVGA display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Other specifications include a 250GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, mini D-sub and a 0.3 megapixel webcam.

The HP Mini 210 has a 6-cell battery which will reportedly get around 8 hours of runtime. The Mini 110 has a smaller 3-cell battery that should give you 4-5 hours of run time.

HP had almost retired its Mini 110 netbook earlier this year after releasing the HP Mini 210. The new model has better looks. It has a 6-cell battery that sits flush with the base of the laptop and a Pine Trail Atom processor. The HP Mini 110, on the other hand, had a bulky battery that would stick out of its base. It also had a first generation Intel Atom processor.

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But it now it looks like HP is eager to bring the Mini 110 back. The netbook is back at the HP website with minor updates. The new HP Mini 110 looks more like netbooks in the 210 series. It has a 10.1 inch matte display with 1024 x 600 pixels. It is available with your choice of a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 or 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475 single core processor. Other specifications include 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive and 802.11b/g/n WiFi.

The netbook comes standard with a 6-cell battery which should power the machine for up to 9 hours. It runs Windows XP Home or Windows 7 Starter Edition. Optional features include Bluetooth and 3G.

The new HP Mini 110 starts at $280.

The HP Mini 210 and Toshiba NB305 will be among the first netbooks to sport Intel’s recently announced Atom N455 processor.

Amazon Germany has listed two new versions of (silver and black) the HP Mini 210 sporting the Atom N455 processor. Both models have 10.1 inch displays, 1GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. Prices start at €349. The netbooks are expected to start shipping in 3-4 weeks.

The Toshiba NB305 has also been updated with the Atom N455 processor. This netbook has a 10.1 inch display, 1 GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.

The latest to join the Atom N455 party is the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3. The notebook has been spotted at UK online retailer MoreComputers with an Atom N455 processor. This model has a starting price of £313.

The Atom N455 has the same clock speed as the Atom N450, but while the N450 uses DDR2 memory controller, the N455 uses DDR3 memory controller.

HP has uploaded the customization and order page for its Mini 2102 laptop. The base model with FreeDos or SUSE Linux and a 3-cell battery costs $447. If you need better specs at a more affordable price you had better wait a few more days. HP is expected to add one or two ‘Smart Buy’ options with Windows 7 in a few days. The Smart Buy options will have a lower price, but they may not offer as much customization possibilities.

The HP Mini 2102 has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, GMA 3150 graphics and a 10.1 inch display with 1024 x 600 pixels. The netbook offers the following customization possibilities.

Operating System: Windows 7 Starter/Win 7 Pro/Win XP Pro/SUSE Linux 11/FreeDOS
Memory: 1GB/2GB of RAM
Storage: 160GB/250GB/320GB 7200 RPM hard drive
Wireless connectivity: 802.11b/g/802.11a/b/g/n/optional Bluetooth
Battery: 3 cell, 28Whr/6 cell, 62Whr

The HP Mini 2102 is basically the same laptop as the Mini 210. The only difference between the two models is that while the Mini 210 is marketed by HP’s consumer division, the Mini 2102 is sold through HP’s business division. When you buy a laptop through HP’s business division you get more customization options. On the flip side, laptops sold through the business division generally tend to cost more than those sold through the consumer division.