Mini 311 - RAM and OS question (UK based)

I'm very interested in the Mini 311, because it is one of the few netbooks with both HDMI and VGA outputs that is in my price range (with decent enough graphics to do what I want with it).
But being in the UK, there is not yet any sign of a Windows 7 model (I spoke to HP sales on the phone, and they're not even sure IF it will make it over here, let alone WHEN).
I wouldn't mind this so much, as I still like XP, and am not likely to use many (if any) of Windows 7's new features on a netbook... But i've also heard that the XP models have a max RAM limit of 1GB, where as the Windows 7 models can be upgraded higher. Is this true?
If that IS the case, then i'd like some further opinions:
1.  Is the Mini 311 still an adequate netbook with XP and 1GB of RAM... I will be using it for: Documents, Videos, Web-Surfing/MSN/Skype, and older games (particularly emulators of old consoles, such as SNES, Gameboy Advance, and N64 - via the HDMI port onto an HDTV).
2. Is it worth me holding out to see if a Windows 7 model DOES come out in the UK... Or would it even be worth me getting a relative in the US to purchase one and send it to me (apparently all I need to do is buy a different AC adapter)? Or is the XP model good enough?
3. Any better options for a netbook that has both HDMI and VGA, and has enough power to do what I want?
*EDIT* I also read somewhere that XP gives almost an hour better battery life than 7 with a 6-cell battery... any ideas whether that's true, or close to true?
Thanks for any assistance!!

azz1844:
1.  Is the Mini 311 still an adequate netbook with XP and 1GB of RAM... I will be using it for: Documents, Videos, Web-Surfing/MSN/Skype, and older games (particularly emulators of old consoles, such as SNES, Gameboy Advance, and N64 - via the HDMI port onto an HDTV).  Absolutely.  Unless you are doing graphics or video editing you'll love it.
2. Is it worth me holding out to see if a Windows 7 model DOES come out in the UK... Or would it even be worth me getting a relative in the US to purchase one and send it to me (apparently all I need to do is buy a different AC adapter)? Or is the XP model good enough? I wouldn't wait.  Even here in the states the mini are only coming with Win 7 Premium, which doesn't run all older programs compatible with XP.  Win 7 Professional will run all XP programs but it'll cost ya!
3. Any better options for a netbook that has both HDMI and VGA, and has enough power to do what I want?
Nope.  I wanted want you wanted and love this mini 311.  I was looking at a new Dell Inspireon (sp?) of some sort but ended up with the 311.
*EDIT* I also read somewhere that XP gives almost an hour better battery life than 7 with a 6-cell battery... any ideas whether that's true, or close to true?  I read that too but I think the test comparision was only running minumum applications.   Regardless, XP will provide somewhat longer battery life but I wouldn't let that be your deciding factor.
If you end up with a 311, make to update the drivers.  It took me awhile struggling to get the HDMI out untill I realized I had to update the video AND audio drivers.
cheers
-Ben

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