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HP 2133 Mini-Note PC review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 299

Verdict

Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort and functionality we've seen in a mini-notebook, making it a favourite for on-the-go use... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Inexpensive
  • Solid construction
  • Stylish design belies the budget price
  • Nearly full-size keyboard

Cons

  • Weak performance
  • Unimpressive battery life
  • Tiny touchpad
  • Misses out on Intel's new Atom processors

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Via
Processor model: C7-M
Clock speed: 1.6 GHz
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Wireless LAN: Broadcom 802.11a/b/g
Hard drive size: 120 GB
Graphics processor: VIA Chrome 9
Display diagonal size: 8.9 in
Case form factor: small form-factor clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 25.5x3.3x16.5 cm
Weight: 1.3 kg
Operating system: Windows Vista Business (SuSE Linux available)

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