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HP 2133-KX869AT 8.9-Inch Netbook - 3 Cell Battery

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HP 2133-KX869AT 8.9-Inch Netbook - 3 Cell Battery

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Small Wonder. Big Possibilities. Small but mighty, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC gives you the freedom to be productive here, there and everywhere. It’s ideal for instructional use or general purpose business applications.

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Product Details

Product Length:	10.04 inches
Product Width:	6.5 inches
Product Height:	1.05 inches
Product Weight:	2.62 pounds
Package Length:	13.8 inches
Package Width:	8.9 inches
Package Height:	5.9 inches
Package Weight:	5.2 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 127 reviews

Features

VIA C7-M ULV (ultra-low voltage) 1.2GHz processor
1 x 1024 MB RAM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz
120 GB (5400RPM)Hard Drive
SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Operating System, 2.25 hour battery life
8.9-inch diagonal WXGA display, 1280 x 768 resolution

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Average Customer Review: 3.5

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124 of 128 found the following review helpful:

Nearly perfect (for its intended purpose) Jun 22, 2008 By R. S. Castledine
Firstly, this review is being written on the 1.6Ghz, HP2133 Mini Note with 2Gb RAM and Vista Home Basic (which was installed at the factory). I have also read the myriad comments in the other reviews about poor CPU performance and warm operation. Therefore, I'll avoid similar statements, only to say that I have also noticed these issues under certain circumstances.

Nevertheless, I have turned off most of the useless bells and whistles in Vista and customised the OS to work adequately for the tasks I perform. And what I do isn't necessarily trivial. I have Office 2007 installed and it works fine to write university assignments and work reports, etc. Word, with the screen set to "page width" view is readable and as functional as my desktop. I also installed Adobe CS3. Yes, it can be slow at times, but it performs well enough to get the job done (using InDesign, Photoshop and occasionally, Dreamweaver). However, I understood when I bought the Mini Note, that it was not designed for multimedia production, but more for multimedia presentation and for basic computing. It is NOT a desktop replacement and was never intended to be.

The more I use my 2133, the more I love it. That doesn't mean I haven't noticed some negative issues (other than those highlighted in other reviews). I'll outline these below.

I won't comment on the touchpad, because I rarely use it. Most of the time, I use the Mini Note on a desk or on my briefcase (placed on my lap), so I plug in a laptop mouse. I would do this with ANY laptop or notebook. However, the Mini Note does allow for more space to use a mouse than a conventional laptop. Once I have finished using the Mini Note, it fits in my briefcase with all my other stuff.

Talking of placing the Mini Note in a briefcase; I am astonished that there isn't a case or bag for it. Most laptop bags are too big and would defeat the purpose of buying the Mini Note. As a result, I use a cloth bag I got with a mixer tap (faucet) I bought for a renovation. It is the perfect size to protect against scratches and marks. This is not to say the nice brushed aluminium (aluminum) case is susceptible to scratches; it's not, I just like to protect my equipment.

The Mini Note's screen hinge and battery design prevents any connectors from being located at the back of the unit (where I'd like them). Hence, all the connections are on the left and right sides of the machine. I usually plug the notebook mouse into the left USB port and run the cable around the back of the Mini Note to the right side. This keeps the cable out of the way and gives me more room on the right for the mouse. This is OK if I am working off the battery. But when the Mini Note is connected to mains power, the huge power plug that sticks out the right side is quite annoying and can get in the way of the mouse. HP, take note; please redesign the next series to have an "L" shaped connector to keep it out of the way.

Some other reviewers mentioned the lack of battery life. I agree with this, too. Nevertheless, there are configuration tweaks you can apply to help maximise battery life. In the BIOS I turn off the hardware I don't regularly use, such as Bluetooth, LAN, Express card, web cam, etc. If I need them, I just turn them back on.

Now, the screen; I love it. At 1280x768, it is bright and sharp, therefore, usable. Yes, it presents some text and menus in tiny fonts, but at the distances most people would use this machine, the screen is readable. Most web sites fit within the browser view port without horizontal scrolling. I'd prefer this over the offerings from other UMPC manufacturers.

I know I said I wouldn't mention the temperature issues, but, I feel compelled to state that after an hour or so spent writing this review (I was distracted by a phone call) the Mini Note is hardly warmer than the ambient room temperature. Of course, this is just running Word 2007. But, as far as I am concerned, this is the sort of thing the Mini Note is designed for; simple productivity tasks.

Additionally, one reviewer stated that the CPU fan runs flat-out all the time. He obviously missed the setting in the BIOS that lets you turn this "feature" off. Normally, the Mini Note runs very quietly, as is the case with mine right now. Although, I must admit that twice now, when waking from "sleep" mode, the fan in my Mini Note seemed to get stuck on full speed. A reboot fixed this, which implies it is an OS problem, not the hardware.

What would make the Mini Note perfect? OK, a faster CPU would definitely be welcome. Secondly, the 225mm (8.9") screen is fine; however, the lid has a lot of wasted real estate. After moving the speakers, it could accommodate a screen 50mm (2") larger (275mm or 11"). Even at the same resolution, this would make the Mini Note considerably better.

That seems to sum up all my main thoughts on the Mini Note. But suffice to say, after another hour using it, I love it even more. Highly recommended.

221 of 236 found the following review helpful:

Nice computer but changes required for best operation May 10, 2008 By Kathleen Knowles
This computer has both pros and cons. The design is attractive with a comfortable key board for typing and the design gives the computer an excellent slant for typing. It is much more comforable than computers that sit flat. The portabilty is excellent. The screen is clear, easy to read (after fonts are changed to a bigger size for people who need a litle help seeing up close)The hard drive is a good size. No complaints there.

The mouse pad took some gettig use to. I found it hard to adjust it so it could be controlled without frustration. The right and left keys being split on both sides of the mouse is inconvient but liveable.

I found it to be a bit slow, which supprised me with the memory it has, and desided to remove Windows Vista Business(which I don't like anyway)I put XP Professional on the computer. It made all the difference in the world. It sped up the computer greatly. The processor may just not be equipped to run Windows Vista well. At any rate the trade off was alright as Vista in my opinion is nothing but problems anyway.

Videos run fine on it. The sound is good. I did not have the issue with videos that another person has complained about in his or her review.

The machine gets a bit warm so be aware that operating it in your lap means being mindful of not blocking the vents on the bottom. It also has a vent on the left side but I would not recommend ignoring those bottom vents with the way the computer becomes warm.

It has Office 2007 on the computer but it is only a trial version which runs out. I simply put my 2003 version on the computer and uninstalled the 2007 version. I don't find this to be a con as hardly any computers come with Office to begin with.

For the manner in which I will be using it for my business travel I find it to be an overall nice computer. It is a travel computer only as I have a 17 inch HP for home use. I am happy with this computer after the change I made in operating systems and will look forward to using it on the road.

45 of 46 found the following review helpful:

Nice idea but flawed design Jul 19, 2008 By Robert Townsend
I read the reviews on this before I decided to purchase. I am an amateur photographer and wanted something small and light to display my pictures on and also to use browsing the web. It did a good job with both of those things. My pictures displayed beautifully on it. Web browsing was OK, not that it was slow, it is just that on a 8.9" screen the text was a bit small for these 50+ eyes. Keyboard was great and the touch-pad was easy to get use to. I loved the fact that I could pair my PDA with this unit's Bluetooth connectivity to surf the web. The SD slot eliminates the need for a card reader. The speed issue really wasn't that bad provided you turn off all that useless eye candy Vista provides. However the heat issue was a real killer. Not only was it burning hot on the bottom, but even the keys on the top were uncomfortably warm. Only 3 days after I got it, I decided to reboot it. It comes back up to the HP POST screen and freezes. Restarted it again and nothing. Only after it had completely cooled down did it come back on. After a few days of this it just stopped booting all together. HPs online help was no help. I am sure I could get HP to fix this, but even if they do, I think the heat issue will greatly shorten the life span of this unit. Mine is going back.

My advice is to pass on this. I hear there a new processors for these UMPCs that run cooler and better powered.

This is a real shame. This is a good size at a great price point. The eee pc is too junky and the Sony offering is too pricey.

39 of 40 found the following review helpful:

Linux version good, Windows not so much Oct 17, 2008 By K. Normand "'puter geek"
I purchased a mini-note in May 2008 and I have been quite pleased with it! I have used it on several trips and it's used in our game room on a regular basis.

I have noticed a lot of the reviews slam the mini-note for being slow. I noticed that the people complaining about speed (or lack thereof) have the Windows Vista version of the mini-note. I do NOT recommend running Vista on this machine even though a friend of mine does and he's happy with it... but it seemed slow to me when he showed it off.

I run the same OS that comes with this system: SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. It has everything I need on a regular basis -- web browser, music player, email, open office and other applications I've added -- and it doesn't suffer from the lag that the Windows systems seem to have.

My mini-note does not run any hotter than any other laptop I've had, but then I am careful to keep the vents unblocked. It definitely runs much cooler than the iBook I had not too long ago! I can and do use it on my lap but I tend to put it on a lap tray for longer sessions because of the ventilation issues.

I have noticed that the battery life is not as good as stated -- I'm averaging 2.5 - 3 hours on a charge, which works for me. If you need longer battery life, I believe there's an upgraded battery that you can get.

It didn't take me long to get used to the keyboard (92% of normal size), but the touchpad definitely gives me fits. To be honest, I usually have issues with touchpad use, but this one seems worse than usual. I now carry a travel mouse with me so I don't have to deal with the touchpad.

I bought the mini-note with a targus retractable phone/network cord and I highly recommend that accessory if you travel and need to hook up. It was a life saver on a recent trip to Mexico - the hotel's wireless didn't reach my room and I had to rely on the ethernet connection.

I did not invest in a case when I bought my mini-note because I thought I would look around to see what I could find. I have found that the mini-note can easily be slipped into a variety of portable dvd cases. I grabbed a really nice one that was on sale for just a few dollars at a local discounter and it not only protects the mini-note, but also provides ample storage for codes, a travel mouse, and other accessories.

All in all, I think the mini-note with the Linux OS is an excellent value. However, I would definitely pass on the Windows version.

102 of 117 found the following review helpful:

All Looks No Brains May 09, 2008 By NYJets "NYJets"
I had done extensive research/comparisons between this HP 2133, the Asus EEE and higher end ultra mobile portables such as the Dell Laititude 430, or stripped down Thinkpad X61. I was fully aware of the trade offs that would be associated in using a lower cost HP 2133 or Asus EEE. I wanted something that could give me basic functions such as web browsing and the ability to work on office docs in places such as class or when I travel. I took into consideration battery life, screen size and most important price. I arrived at the HP 2133 thinking it would be a decent compromise of what I wanted. It's an ultra portable but would still offer features such as a bigger screen/keyboard and 120 gig HD over the Asus EEE but wont cost $1200 or more like a Thinkpad X61 type notebook.
Sadly within the first few minutes of using the HP 2133 I could tell I had made a mistake. In the professional reviews when they say this computer is slow that might just be an understatement. This computer also heats up very fast, battery life is not impressive and you will need to purchase a license for Office 2007 if you wish to use the program past 60 days. When you add all these factors up plus the extra price of office your getting a poor performing laptop pushing $1000 or more. Finding a cooling pad to fit the footprint of this laptop is also impossible. I am going to return mine as the performance of this computer is like pulling teeth.

Pros-
Solid and sturdy feel
Screen is great
Keyboard compared to Asus EEE

Cons-
SLOW
Costly
Runs very warm
3 pounds vs. @ pounds for the Asus EEE

Bottom Line- If your looking to make a purchase between the HP 2133 and the Asus EEE I would choose the Asus $300 surf model. You can easily double the memory capacity with an SD card and there is pre-installed software that can easily import/export files into Office. The extra keyboard size and screen size is not worth the extra money I thought it would be.

If your looking for a computer such as a Thinkpad X61 or Dell Latitude 430 and try to get away with using this like I did it's probably a mistake. I knew it would be slower and I would be sacrificing keyboard/screen size but it's not a sound investment. I am going to return this an look into replacing it with 12.1 inch notebook.

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