"Mini 1000 will be available with two screen sizes and SSD or HDD options. The netbook market is booming and new machines are cropping up from virtually all PC makers. The netbook is a very hot seller with many market research firms crediting it for the continued growth of the computer market despite the poor economy.

HP introduced its first netbook in April called the Mini-Note and is now unveiling the Mini 1000. Some information on the Mini 1000 leaked last week and today HP made the system official. The netbook is available with the piano black HP imprint finish and runs Windows XP Home.

Connectivity options include two USB ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional 3G broadband connectivity. Mini 1000 models with integrated 3G are expected to ship in December. The keyboard of the netbook is 92% of full size, which should make for better typing than on smaller netbooks.

HP will offer two screen sizes on the Mini 1000 including 10.2-inch and 8.9-inch LED backlit screens with the same 1024x600 resolution. Both screens also feature flush glass. Storage options include both SSDs and a HDD.