So we’ve read the specs of the upcoming netbook/CULV notebook from HP and we’ve seen the machine in action handling Call of Duty 4 smoothly, now it’s time to see it up close and personal. The lucky folks at Blogeee have got hold of the upcoming HP Mini 311 and have taken many photos of it.

Firstly, while it is noted as the HP Mini 311, the actual branding on the netbook is that of Compaq who HP took over. In the photos, Blogeee have captured each side of the netbook, along with a look at under the battery. Also thrown in are a couple of photos showing it with the Samsung NC10.

This literally slipped past us, but thanks to a mention on Netbook3G, we are now aware of the Compaq CQ2000M, the newest nettop on the block. Compaq didn’t exactly make it big in the netbook space when it launched the Compaq Mini 700 (although HP did), so they’re going to try their luck nettops now. The Compaq CQ2000M actually looks pretty good on paper. Its specs, which include a DVD writer, are:

- Intel Atom N230 processor
- 1GB RAM
- DVD players / recorders
- 160GB HDD
- Ethernet port
- Sound card with 5.1 audio
- 4 USB ports
- Windows XP
- 20 inch screen (bundled monitor)
- Keyboard + optical mouse

No word on a release date or pricing yet, but we’ll be on the lookout for those and will let you know in a future update.

[PDF] Compaq CQ2000M fact sheet Via Netbook3G

Following on from the HP Mini 1000 and HP Vivenne announcements, HP are also to release the Compaq Mini 700.

The Compaq Mini 700 will feature a 10.2 inch screen with flush glass panel and a resolution of 1024×600, an Intel Atom processor, wi-fi, bluetooth and an SD card slot. The Mini 700 comes in both a hard drive and SSD variant. The hard drive will have 60GB of space, while the SSD option will provide you with 8GB or 16GB of space.

The Compaq Mini will retail for £299, giving it a lower price tag than HP’s other recently announced netbooks. The Mini 700 will be available from mid December.

Via: Pocket-Lint