An 11.6 inch netbook that is worth the upgrade from a 10 inch one or a good choice if you are looking to buy a netbook. Although the screen is obviously bigger, it's the resolution on the 11.6" that really makes you feel as though you have much more screen space. This netbook would perhaps be unremarkable if it wasn't for the Nvidia ION as it allows you to play HD (yes 1080) and a greater range of games. The playback unlike most netbooks on the market is smooth due to the ION graphics chip and it does make a significant difference! Some tweaking is still necessary but it will play 1080 videos fluidly unlike the stuttering slideshow that most netbooks ...  Read the complete review

The Compaq Mini 311c burst onto the scene with style. One of the first netbooks to offer NVIDIA ION as standard, now netbooks can deliver good gaming capability on the netbook platform. Out of the box, it looks great. Very thin measuring 289.0mm x 204mm x 30.6mm at its widest point and be aware that the design is angled so at the nearest edge, it is much, much thinner. Combine this with more connnectivity options than ever before seen on a netbook and its a winner: HDMI VGA 3 USB ports RJ-45 Ethernet Wi-Fi Bluetooth Microphone / Headphone Input Card Reader: SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, ...  Read the complete review