HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

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HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (front view compare with pencil).
Manufacturer HP
Type Subnotebook/Netbook
Release date April 15 2008
Media SD/SDHC/MMC Card reader
Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7
Power 3-cell (28 WHr) or 6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-ion battery
CPU VIA C7-M ULV (1.0 - 1.6 Ghz)
Storage capacity 4GB SSD, 2.5in 120GB 5200RPM or 160GB 7200RPM HDD
Memory Single 512-2048 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM
Display 8.9in (diagonal) WXGA (1280 x 768) LCD with CCFL backlight or WSVGA (1024 x 600) LCD with LED backlight,[1] VIA Chrome 9 graphics chip (64 - 256 MB shared memory)
Input Keyboard
Touchpad
Stereo Microphone
Camera VGA in screen bezel
Touchpad Wide format touchpad with side mounted buttons, scroll area and enable/disable button
Connectivity WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n (Broadcom 4322AGN)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth 2.0
USB 2.0
ExpressCard 54 slot
3.5mm Microphone and Headphone jacks
Dimensions 255 x 165 x 27 mm (10.04 x 6.5 x 1.05 in)
Weight 1.27 kg (2.8 lb)
Predecessor First of its kind from HP
Successor HP Mini 2140
Related articles HP Mini 1000
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (side).

The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is a full-function netbook aimed at the business and education markets.[2][3] It is available with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Windows Vista or Windows XP. Its retail price starts at $499 for the Linux version with 4GB of flash memory. According to DigiTimes, the netbook is manufactured by Inventec.[4]. However according to apcmag it is built by Compal Electronics who also make the MSI Wind and the Dell Inspiron Mini 9. [5] The system was replaced in early 2009 by an upgraded model, the HP Mini 2140, which is also aimed at the education and business market.

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[edit] Features

The machine has a spill resistant 92%-of-full-size keyboard which Hewlett-Packard says is specially coated to reduce wear on the keys. Unusually, the touchpad buttons are to the sides of the pad itself, rather than below it. There is a small button above the touchpad to enable/disable the pad and buttons. The machine's shell is aluminum, while the inner chassis is anodised magnesium. The screen is protected by a layer of PMMA ("plexiglass"). The system has an accelerometer-based hard drive shock protection feature called "HP 3D DriveGuard"[6].

As of October 2008, the HP 2133 is one of the few netbooks to feature an ExpressCard/54 slot, other ones being the Lenovo IdeaPad S9, Lenovo IdeaPad S10, NTT Corrino W 100I and the Gigabyte M912. The machine is available with a three or six cell battery, which provide approximately two and four hours of run time respectively on the high-end Windows Vista Business configuration shipped to reviewers. The larger battery projects downwards out of the rear of the machine, tilting it upwards - some reviewers have commented that this improves keyboard ergonomics.

A variety of CPU, RAM and mass storage configurations are available, and Bluetooth is available on high-end models. All of the current configurations of the machine feature a webcam,[7] however in HP's press release it is listed as an optional feature. Operating systems available range from SuSE Linux to Microsoft Windows Vista Home and Business. Though the machine qualifies for Microsoft's "downgrade program", allowing units to be shipped with Windows XP Professional and with the option to upgrade to Windows Vista Business in future, this comes with the expectation that the customer order at least 25 units per year.[8]

[edit] Reception

Reviewers have been impressed by the notebook's comfortable keyboard, the high-resolution display, aesthetic design and overall build quality. However, the unusual touchpad, with buttons placed at its sides, caused some usability issues. The high reflectivity of the screen also caused difficulties in operating the netbook in outdoor environments. Performance was also cause for concern, with neither speed nor battery life particularly impressing reviewers. Review machines also became hot in places on the underside of the chassis.[9][10] Several of these reviewers hoped that the machine's performance would be improved by a CPU update, to a next-generation VIA Nano, or perhaps the Intel Atom. HP notebook product marketing manager Robert Baker remarked that the decision to launch the machine with current-generation processors was driven by the education market's purchasing schedule, and that they would consider new CPUs for an "interim refresh" about six months into the machine's life[11].

[edit] HP Mini 2140

HP announced a refresh of the Mini-Note, the HP Mini 2140, in early January 2009, to be launched before the end of that month. The new components are a 1.6GHz single-core Intel Atom processor, a 10.2-inch "standard definition" or "high definition" (1024x576 or 1366x768 pixel) LED-backlit LCD display (with a glass cover and acrylic coating), an Intel GMA 950 graphics adapter, and a 160GB HDD (5400 or 7200rpm) or 80GB solid-state drive. Operating systems available are similar to those for the Mini-Note 2133:[citation needed] SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, FreeDOS, Ubuntu Linux, Vista (Home Basic or Business), XP Home (only on 1GB ram models) or Professional (through downgrade rights from Vista Business, only available to large customers).

Its features, accessories and appearance are otherwise identical to the 2133, however HP predict that the new processor and screen will give it up to 8.5 hours of run time on the 6-cell battery. A docking station will be made available. The updated machine was initially available in various configurations with prices starting at $499USD for a system with the "standard definition" display, hard disk drive, 1GB of RAM, and 3-cell battery, without Bluetooth or 802.11n support, running Windows XP Home. [1][2]

[edit] Reception

A review by Laptop Magazine (of a system with a 1024x576 pixel display and 2GB of RAM running Windows XP) has complimented HP for addressing common criticisms of the earlier model. The reviewer notes that the Mini 2140 produced much less heat, although the underside did become warm, and had much improved battery life compared to the Mini-Note 2133. Their system continuously loaded websites for 3 hours and 32 minutes on the small 3-cell battery, and 7 hours and 19 minutes on the larger 6-cell battery. However, the reviewer chided HP for the low resolution display which showed approximately "two lines" less than netbooks with 1024x600 pixel displays. Otherwise, praises and criticisms of the 2140 were similar to those for the 2133. The magazine gave the system their "Editor's Choice" award.[3]

[edit] Similar products from HP

A new HP notebook similar in appearance to the Mini-Note, called the "Digital Clutch", was unveiled in October 2008, with a launch expected for December that year.[12] The small pink computer is a collaboration with fashion designer Vivienne Tam, and has a 10-inch screen, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, and an 80GB hard disk drive. A few days later, a black notebook of otherwise similar appearance called the "HP Mini 1000" was informally revealed by a banner on the company's store, and officially announced on the 29th of October 2008. Unlike the 2133, this device is meant for the home market.

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13009_div/13009_div.PDF
  2. ^ HP Introduces Full-function Mini-notebook PC for Education Market
  3. ^ HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Overview and Features
  4. ^ http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20080710PD222.html
  5. ^ Flynn, David, "Up close with Dell’s Eee PC killer", 05 June 2008
  6. ^ http://www.hp.com/sbso/solutions/pc_expertise/professional_innovations/hp-3d-drive-guard.pdf
  7. ^ HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Small & Medium Business
  8. ^ Help Me Choose
  9. ^ HP 2133 Mini-Note PC - Linux Edition - TrustedReviews
  10. ^ HP 2133 Mini-Note Review
  11. ^ "HP Considering Intel Atom, VIA Isaiah for Mini-Note Refresh", 2008-4-11
  12. ^ Murph, Darren, "HP's Vivienne Tam Edition netbook gets real, coming this December", October 23rd 2008

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