HP Mini-Note makes RP debut


The much awaited HP 2133 Mini-Note has finally arrived in the Philippines.

The Mini-note that's small in size, but big in features

This new ultraportable from HP is the next in line to try and steal some of the thunder from the Eee PC. Unlike those that came before it, the Mini Note looks poised in making a successful debut locally with impressive specs that include a minimum of 1GB of RAM, 120GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, card reader, webcam and a close-to-regular size keypad. OS options include a Linux variant or the more popular Windows Vista is available in either Basic or Business edition.

SRP for the basic model which comes with 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD and SuSe Linux is P24950. It’s definitely more expensive than the Eee, but it’s more feature-packed as well. The Windows Vista Basic model comes with more RAM at 2GB is worth P29950 while the Business Edition that features a 2GB RAM and a 160GB HDD goes for P34950.

Personally, I find that the basic model is price just right, but the high end model is quite expensive which, in all honesty, costs almost as much as a full-sized regular laptop that runs on an Intel processor. Nevertheless, I’m willing to bet those who truly want a full-fledged portable device won’t even think twice in getting the Mini Note whichever variant it may be especially those who have the extra cash to splurge on such gadgets.

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June 3rd, 2008
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Written by:
Paul
Posted on:
6/3/2008 at 12:50 pm

WOW! this is the real deal man =)

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tdy
Posted on:
6/3/2008 at 7:29 pm

can somebody donate this to me?ö

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Dennis
Posted on:
6/3/2008 at 8:44 pm

Cannot find a 1.6ghz in the stores. I’ll buy one ASAP.

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jay
Posted on:
6/4/2008 at 2:47 pm

Do take note that HP Mini uses and obscure processor brand (VIA). Given that this run Vista, which is very demanding, the Asus Eee blows it away with regards to performance with an Intel chip and XP OS.

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?id=2543

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Written by:
Allan David Reyes
Posted on:
6/4/2008 at 9:40 pm

Yeah, that’s probably the biggest downside to it, but it seems capable enough for Linux and Windows Vista just as long you don’t overload it with multi-tasking applications.

That’s why I personally find that the basic unit which comes with Linux is just right, because I find that the Windows versions are a bit too pricey and the choice to go Vista is too demanding for such a set-up.

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Andy
Posted on:
7/9/2008 at 3:53 am

Personal question. Where can I buy brand new cheap laptop? Thanks!

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Written by:
ting
Posted on:
11/3/2008 at 11:42 pm

i already bought a window vista basic but its processor runs slow. can i buy a 1.6ghz processor for an upgrade? where? please help. thank you so much for reading..

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Written by:
Allan David Reyes
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11/3/2008 at 11:58 pm

@ting
Unfortunately, upgrading the processor is out of the question. The closest thing you can do to improve performance is to downgrade the OS to Windows XP. You can call HP Philippines to do this.