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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 [[notebook]] in outdoor environments. Performance was also cause for concern, with neither speed nor battery life particularly impressing reviewers, and the high temperatures produced.<ref>[http://www.trustedreviews.com/notebooks/review/2008/05/22/HP-2133-Mini-Note-PC-Linux-Edition/p1 HP 2133 Mini-Note PC - Linux Edition - TrustedReviews<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4352 HP 2133 Mini-Note Review<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> 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 have remarked that the decision to launch the machine with current-generation processors was driven by the education market's purchasing schedule, and that they will consider new CPUs for an "interim refresh" about six months into the machine's life. Also noted is that the final version of the notebook is referred as just "HP 2133" below the screen, however on all prototype and review machines the notebook was referred as "Compaq 2133".<ref>[http://news.softpedia.com/news/HP-039-s-Mini-Note-Refresh-to-Come-With-Wither-Intel-Atom-or-VIA-Isaiah-Chips-83111.shtml HP's Mini-Note Refresh, to Come With Wither Intel Atom or VIA Isaiah Chips - The company wants to deliver the best performance with an already existing chip - Softpedia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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 [[notebook]] in outdoor environments. Performance was also cause for concern, with neither speed nor battery life particularly impressing reviewers, and the high temperatures produced.<ref>[http://www.trustedreviews.com/notebooks/review/2008/05/22/HP-2133-Mini-Note-PC-Linux-Edition/p1 HP 2133 Mini-Note PC - Linux Edition - TrustedReviews<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4352 HP 2133 Mini-Note Review<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> 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 have remarked that the decision to launch the machine with current-generation processors was driven by the education market's purchasing schedule, and that they will consider new CPUs for an "interim refresh" about six months into the machine's life. Also noted is that the final version of the notebook is referred as just "HP 2133" below the screen, however on all prototype and review machines the notebook was referred as "Compaq 2133".<ref>[http://news.softpedia.com/news/HP-039-s-Mini-Note-Refresh-to-Come-With-Wither-Intel-Atom-or-VIA-Isaiah-Chips-83111.shtml HP's Mini-Note Refresh, to Come With Wither Intel Atom or VIA Isaiah Chips - The company wants to deliver the best performance with an already existing chip - Softpedia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==Linux open source drivers==
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Reviewers have noticed that HP choose hardware that is not best suited to Linux enthusiasts. The hardware HP choose to build Mini-Note doesn't have open source Linux drivers. HP choose VIA as it's platform. VIA graphics chip needs proprietary Linux drivers and Broadcom wireless chips also. This is an issue for Linux enthusiasts and who like to install different Linux distribution (other than HP provided SLED) because the hardware doesn't work out of the box manually installing drivers (a task really hard for not experienced users).


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:08, 28 July 2008

HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (front view compare with pencil).
ManufacturerHP
TypeSubnotebook/Netbook
Release dateApril 15 2008
Mediaflash SSD / hard drive
Operating systemSUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Windows Vista
CPUVIA C7-M ULV (1.0 - 1.6 Ghz)
Memory512-2048 MB DDR2 RAM
Display8.9" inch (diagonal) WXGA (1280 x 768) LCD with CCFL backlight,[1] VIA Chrome 9 graphics chip (64 - 256 MB shared memory)
InputKeyboard
Touchpad
CameraVGA
ConnectivityWLAN 802.11a/b/g (Broadcom 4311AG)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth 2.0
USB 2.0
SD Card reader, Expresscard 54 slot
Power3-cell (28 WHr) or 6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions255 x 165 x 27 mm (10.04 x 6.5 x 1.05 in)
Mass1.27 kg (2.8 lb)
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (side).

The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is a full-function subnotebook aimed at the education market.[2] It is available with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Windows Vista, and 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.[3]

Features

The machine has a spill-resistant 92%-of-full-size keyboard which many reviewers have been complimentary of, and 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. The machine's shell is aluminium, while the inner chassis is anodised magnesium. The screen is protected by a layer of PMMA ("plexiglass"), and the system has accelerometer-based shock protection features for its hard drive.

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 latter battery projects downwards out of the rear of the machine, tilting it upwards. 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,[4] 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.[5]

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 notebook in outdoor environments. Performance was also cause for concern, with neither speed nor battery life particularly impressing reviewers, and the high temperatures produced.[6][7] 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 have remarked that the decision to launch the machine with current-generation processors was driven by the education market's purchasing schedule, and that they will consider new CPUs for an "interim refresh" about six months into the machine's life. Also noted is that the final version of the notebook is referred as just "HP 2133" below the screen, however on all prototype and review machines the notebook was referred as "Compaq 2133".[8]

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. ^ http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20080710PD222.html
  4. ^ HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Small & Medium Business
  5. ^ http://h71016.www7.hp.com/dstore/TechPage/frame_default.asp?CategoryId=3604&Complist=168549&oi=E9CED&BEID=19701&SBLID=
  6. ^ HP 2133 Mini-Note PC - Linux Edition - TrustedReviews
  7. ^ HP 2133 Mini-Note Review
  8. ^ HP's Mini-Note Refresh, to Come With Wither Intel Atom or VIA Isaiah Chips - The company wants to deliver the best performance with an already existing chip - Softpedia

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