Typical price: £410
What is it: Budget mini laptop with 8.9-inch screen
What we think: The 2133 is the most attractive and easiest to use of all laptops in its class, but it's appallingly slow
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 May 2008
Tags: HP, HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, operating system, performance, 3G
We like:
Gorgeous looks; fantastic keyboard; good connectivity
We don't like:
Slow performance; screen is too reflective to use outdoors
CNET UK judgement:
The 2133 Mini-Note is extremely desirable. It looks fantastic, and the keyboard is the best in its class, but it lets itself down in too many areas. It's too slow, the screen is too reflective to be used outdoors and it's slightly too expensive
Full review:
It was only a matter of time before the major laptop manufacturers jumped on the Asus Eee PC's low-price, diminutive bandwagon. We've already seen quite a few rip offs alternatives, but the most interesting to date is the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC. Like the Eee PC, it's small, portable and affordable, but it also has the bonus of being easy to use. Continue Reading...
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC History
5 Aug 2008 in Crave
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21 May 2008 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the HP Mini-Note 2133
Guess what, gadget fans? We've just got our hands on the first HP Mini-Note 2133 to reach the UK, and we thought we'd share it with you in these lovely pictures
10 Apr 2008 in News
News.blog: Dell confirms low-cost minilaptop
Dell CEO Michael Dell said his company will make a similar laptop to HP's budget 2133, effectively confirming reports from Taiwan, writes News.com blogger Matthew Elliott
9 Apr 2008 in Crave
Photos: HP 2133 'Eee killer' mini laptop is official
The race to the bottom has a new driver. HP has just announced its 2133 mini laptop -- its alternative to machines like the Eee PC
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