HP Netbooks Likely Will Run 3 Versions of Windows 7

From PC World -

Hewlett-Packard will install three of the forthcoming six editions of Windows 7 on future models of its Mini netbooks. Included are the primary versions Professional and Home Premium editions and the low-end Starter edition, which will limit users to running three applications at a time.

Dispelling fears that Windows 7 might be too bulky as it shares the same code base as Windows Vista, a HP spokesperson claims the new OS runs very well on the Minis even with graphical user interface Aero turned on. Microsoft also confirmed there will no special netbook version of Windows 7 and will allow manufacturers to install the Starter edition, although its expects majority of netbooks will ship with the Home Premium edition.

H-P Mulls Service Bundles for Netbooks

From The Wall Street Journal -

Following the lead of other manufacturers who have tied up with mobile telcos particularly in Asia and Europe for subsidized netbook bundles, Hewlett Packard is now reportedly negotiating with Verizon Wireless and AT&T for similar deals.

HP narrows focus to notebook market

From Taipei Times -

HP is narrowing its focus to the traditional notebook market, despite the recent successes of Acer Inc(宏碁)and Asus(華碩電腦) with netbooks, as it believes the intense competition provides little margin. The company introduced yesterday a range of traditionally sized Elitebook-branded models targeted at business users.

However, the company still plans to release its second generation of Mini-Note models before the end of the year but declined to provide more details.