We have definitely warned you about this netbook. The HP Mini 1000 was launched today which means you can go ahead an choose yours. HP has three different versions for you: the consumer oriented Mini 1000, the Linux-based Mobile Internet Experience edition and the Vivienne Tam edition.

All those models will share the same features:

• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
• 8.9 inch or 10 inch Brightview Backlight LED display with 1024×600 resolution. (Vivienne Tam is only available in 10″)
• up to 1GB DDR2 RAM
• black matte casing with a swirled imprint finish (Mini 1000 Standard and MIE version)
• vibrant red casing with a peony-flower inspired design (Vivienne Tam edition only)
• 92% full-size keyboard
• 8GB or 16GB SSD or a 60GB 1.8-inch hard drive
• expansion slot for a proprietary HP Mini Mobile flash drive (max of 8GB)
• 802.11b/g WLAN
• future mobile broadband/3G support
• 3-cell battery (3 hours run time)

The HP Mini 1000 will cost $379 if you chose the Linux version and $399 if you get the XP version. The XP netbook will be available starting Wednesday while the Linux version will arrive only later next year.

The Vivienne Tam edition comes with a floral design and a red keyboard. It has the same specs like the regular Mini 1000 but it will cost $699, although that price is subject to future changes. The Mini 1000 Mobile Internet Edition will get you the MIE OS built over the Ubuntu version. The MIE version comes with an Instant-On Dashboard Interface and there are various applications for web browsing, instant messaging and email. VoIP via Skype and video chat will be available too!

via Press