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HP to begin offering Windows XP on the Mini-Note 2133

HP has recently released their highly anticipated Mini-Note 2133, and in some good news, reports are now trickling in that they have begun to ship. When originally announced, HP offered potential customers a choice of either Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home Basic or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. Even with a decent amount of more »

HP quietly pushing up the shipping dates for the Mini-Note 2133

It seems that with each passing day the estimated shipping dates for the recently announced HP Mini-Note 2133 seem to be increasing. What began as an estimated shipping date of April 15 has quickly moved up to April 20. As Liliputing noted yesterday the estimated date was April 19, a quick check this morning showed more »

HP 2133 Mini-Note now available for pre-order

The recently announced and highly praised HP Mini-Note UMPC is now available for pre-order. With pricing beginning on the low-end at $499 for a 1.0 GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB SSD, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and running Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and topping out at $849 for a 1.2 GHz VIA more »

Gadgetell Roundup: HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Reviews

HP has just formally announced the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC and we are already seeing quite a few hands on reviews coming in. Judging from what is being written the Mini-Note is going to be a solid force in the UMPC market. As we mentioned earlier today, the Mini-Note PC will be priced (starting) at $499 and be available later in the month.

Lets get on with the reviews…

HP intro’s the Mini-Note PC, also known as the HP 2133

HP has officially launched their UMPC offering, the 2133 Mini-Note PC. Overall the Mini-Note seems to be a solid offering that should offer some competition to the lately crowded UMPC market, however HP is offering the 2133 with a push towards the education market.

The Mini-Note PC will feature an 8.9-inch display with a 1280 x 768 resolution and will have a few options for configuration depending on your needs. The Mini-Note PC is powered by your choice of a 1.0GHz, 1.2GHz or 1.6GHz Via C7-M processor with RAM ranging from 512MB on the low-end to 2GB on the high-end. Storage options include a 4GB SSD, 120GB 7,200RPM hard drive or a 160GB 5,400 RPM hard drive. And just like the power and performance options the Mini-Note PC also offers a few options for an operating system which include Windows Vista Home, Windows Vista Business or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.