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HP 2133 Mini-Note - - Travel Gadget

0 comments | Thursday, August 14, 2008

In April, 2008 HP launched its Eee PC competitor, the HP 2133 Mini-Note. The computer has a sleeker, more professional look than the Eee PC or Everex Cloudbook, but it also weighs close to three pounds, while the competition weighs just 2 and uses the slower VIA C7-M CPU.

The Mini-Note is also more expensive than the competition, but you get a larger screen and more storage for your money.

Specifications
* Processor: 1GHz - 1.6GHz VIA C7 Mobile Processor
* RAM: 512MB to 2GB
* Storage: 4GB solid state flash memory or 120GB/160GB hard drive
* Display: 8.9 inch 1280 x 768 pixel screen
* Expansion: VGA output, 2 USB ports, Express Card slot, SD card slot
* Operating System: Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Business, or OpenSUSE Linux
* Connectivity: Ethernet, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth on some models
* Webcam: VGA
* Weight: 2.8 pounds
* Battery: 3 cells or 6 cells
* Price: $499 through $849
* Official Product Page

Input and Output Ports
* 1x ExpressCard/54 slot
* Secure Digital (SD) card reader
* 2x USB 2.0 ports
* VGA out
* Power connector
* RJ-45/Ethernet
* Stereo headphone/line out
* Stereo microphone/line in

Pros
* The most attractive 8.9-inch notebook we've ever seen
* Excellent build quality
* Great keyboard
* ExpressCard slot offers fantastic expansion possibilities
* Multiple configuration options

Cons
* VIA processor just doesn't perform well
* Windows Vista might be too much for the VIA processor and graphics
* Strange location for touchpad buttons
* Screen is too reflective due to second glossy protective layer
* Aluminum and plastic casing gets a little too hot
* Price is a little too much for what you get