First Nvidia Ion netbook now available: HP Mini 311

The first netbook with NVIDIA's Ion platform is now shipping in the form of the HP Mini 311.

The netbook, which clearly didn't let the upcoming Windows 7 launch hold it from entering the market, starts at $399.99.

That price will net you a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB DDR3 memory, a 160GB 5400RPM HDD, 802.11g and a 11.6-inch diagonal HD (1366 x 768) LED widescreen display in a black swirl finish.

An Atom N280 processor, Bluetooth, 802.11n, integrated WWAN and white finish will cost you extra.