HP's new Mini 5101 has an integrated 2-megapixel webcam and 3 USB 2.0 ports.

SHOWCASE: HP has unveiled its top-of-the-line Mini PC called the Mini 5101. Featuring a sturdy, lightweight anodized aluminum display enclosure with a black, brushed finish, the combination of materials is an industry first for the netbook category.

The product has a spill-resistant keyboard (95% of a full-size QWERTY keyboard), comes with HP DuraKeys (a clear coat to keep the keys 50x more resistant to visible wear) and weighs from 1.18kg.

Specs-wise, it sports a 10.1-inch diagonal LED display (WSVGA or HD resolutions), four-cell or six-cell battery (8 hours on the 6) and is powered by the low-power Intel Atom processor. For storage, it offers an optional Solid State Drive (SSD) of either 80 or 128GB on top of a standard 7,200 RPM drive.

Meanwhile, HP also introduced a new ProBook 4310s to its ProBook portfolio. As you know, we had a preview of its two color choices from the Beijing coverage we did here. The ProBook weighs 1.97kg and boasts a 13.3-inch diagonal screen size. It also comes with HP proprietary software applications once found only on its EliteBook series.

For additional audio/video functions and if you want to concurrently connect up to 5 USB 2.0-based devices to the ProBook, there’s a port replicator option called the USB 2.0 Essential Port Replicator.

Expect the Mini 5101 to retail in Asia Pacific from early August 2009 onwards with a starting price of US$599, while the ProBook 4310s by end July 2009 with a starting price of US$749 (glossy noir) and US$799 (merlot finish). The Port Replicator for the ProBook 4310s costs US$79.