Does this laptop make me look fat? In the case of the Hewlett-Packard Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam edition, the answer is no.
The 2.45-pound, inch-thick netbook features a peony-decorated outer case, courtesy of Tam, the fashion designer, and a nearly full-size red keyboard with matching silk sleeve. The “digital clutch” is best suited for e-mail and instant messaging, and comes with a built-in webcam and microphone. Added features include a gigabyte of memory, an Intel Atom processor and a choice of 16-gigabyte or 60-gigabyte hard drive.
The Tam Mini 1000, which is Energy Star-certified, also features a 10.2-inch diagonal, edge-to-edge BrightView Infinity display with 1024-by-600 resolution and comes with a 3-cell lithium polymer battery.
The Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam edition series is available now starting at the haute couture price of $700. Peony is the new black. — Azadeh Ensha
