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HP 2133 Mini-Note

The Mini-Note PC by Hewlett Packard is the company's first venture into the low-priced, ultra-compact laptop market. The Mini-Note tries to establish itself as a higher-end version with an 8.9" screen and full size keyboard. They also offer configuration options such as operating system, processor, RAM and harddrive. This can make the price range from $499 to $749, making it more expensive than the competition. Hewlett Packard also chose an aluminum chassis for the Mini-Note to  give it a slightly upscale look. More recently HP has cut prices on the original Mini-Note PC in what people believe is a move to deplete stock before introducing the new HP 10" netbook. The entry model now sports a very attractive $299 price tag - especially considering its best-in-class keyboard and screen resolution. 

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Hewlett Packard 2133 Mini-Note PC
MSRP $499.00
Release date May, 2008
Brand HP
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
13 reviews
59
negative
mixed
positive
6 positive
4 mixed
3 negative

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Pros:
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Nice aluminum outer case
+12agreedisagree

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Full size keyboard
+7agreedisagree

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Great configuration options
+6agreedisagree

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Can run Linux
+4agreedisagree

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Can run Windows Vista
+2agreedisagree

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Powerful CPU for its size
+2agreedisagree

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better screen resolution than any other netbook
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ExpressCard slot can be used for expansion
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now competitively priced
-2agreedisagree

Cons:
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More expensive than competition
+7agreedisagree

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Slow boot-up time
+4agreedisagree

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Heavier than competition
+3agreedisagree

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Comes with crippled version of Vista - Basic
+2agreedisagree

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small trackpad
+2agreedisagree

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Weirdly placed mouse buttons
+1agreedisagree

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Large borders around screen, screen could be larger
+1agreedisagree

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No 3G / HSDPA
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Details

Features

  • CPU: 1.6 GHz
  • Screen size: 8.9"
  • Harddrive: 4GB flash drive or up to 160GB traditional drive
  • Full size keyboard
  • Weight: 3.2 lbs
  • Dimensions: 10" x 6.5" x 1.1"
  • Spill resistant keyboard
  • Vertical mouse buttons

Configuration Options

Operating Systems

  • Linux (starting at $499)
  • Windows Vista Basic (starting at $599)
  • Windows Vista Business (?)

Harddrive

  • 4GB flash drive
  • 120GB 5,400-rpm drive
  • 160GB 5,400-rpm drive
  • 160GB 7,200-rpm drive

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with the last edit occurring October 10, 2009 at 10:41 am by Erik
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Buy It

HP 2133 Mini-Note

• HP 2133-KR922UT 8.9-Inch Netbook - 3 Cell Battery

• 2133 Mini-Note Silver Netbook

UPC: 884420030034

EAN: 884420030034

MPN: KR922UT#ABA

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61
Vote! (2 votes)
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Vote! (4 votes)
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Vote! (3 votes)
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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

The mini laptop competition is heating up. I think HP may have lost sight of the appeal of these mini-laptops. Here's why the Asus EEE appeals to me (and others IMO):

1) Small
2) Lightweight
3) Inexpensive

While the Mini-Note hits the mark on the 1st point, it looks like HP sacrificed points 2 and 3 as a trade-off for power (specifically, the ability to run Vista). If I want to run Vista, I would get a full-size laptop. My sub-$300, 2lb, Linux-powered EEE suits my needs perfectly.
Apr 09, 2008 11:36am
2.  avatar Omar said:

For me the Eee isn't quite perfect. The processor just isn't quite up to snuff in regards to video. Flash videos often stutter for me, and even downloaded videos sometimes have slow playback speeds. If it was just a little more powerful then it'd be perfect.

The Eee is definitely version 1.0 in this new line of sub-notebooks with tons of these coming out by a variety of companies starting this summer. The increased competition can only mean good things as prices will drop, quality will rise, and there will be an offering for practically everybody's specific situation.
Apr 09, 2008 12:31pm
3.  avatar GT-D said:

Hmm, I'd agree with the above - but I'd say I don't really use the Eee PC for watching youtube and stuff - the screens pretty small as it is... or my wife for that matter (its her laptop really).

I can see wanting to do that, but flash has gotten increasingly processor intensive with subsequent versions, so I don't really expect that functionality out of such a cheap PC... if I were shelling out for the more expensive Eee PCs I would expect more though.
Apr 10, 2008 12:10pm
4.  avatar Omar said:

Well you can actually overclock the Eee, but from my initial research it looks like you need another OS than the default Xandros. If it gets too annoying for me, I'll probably just try a different operating system and overclock the processor. Right now I'm just waiting for the distros to get a bit more mature and user friendly. eeeXubuntu is looking promising.
Apr 10, 2008 12:16pm
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fractalhorizon

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January 17, 2009
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ProSCORE
46
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
7 cons

Pros

  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Full size keyboard
  • Great configuration options
  • Can run Linux
  • Powerful CPU for its size
  • ExpressCard slot can be used for expansion

Cons

  • More expensive than competition
  • Slow boot-up time
  • Heavier than competition
  • Comes with crippled version of Vista - Basic
  • Weirdly placed mouse buttons
  • Large borders around screen, screen could be larger
  • No 3G / HSDPA

Competitors

fractalhorizon prefers Acer Aspire One, MSI Wind, Fujitsu Lifebook U810 over HP 2133 Mini-Note
fractalhorizon prefers HP 2133 Mini-Note over Lenovo IdeaPad S10, Asus Eee PC 701, Everex CloudBook
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Yale

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October 27, 2008
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reviewer
ProSCORE
56
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Full size keyboard
  • Can run Linux
  • better screen resolution than any other netbook
  • now competitively priced

Cons

  • More expensive than competition
  • Slow boot-up time
  • Heavier than competition
  • Weirdly placed mouse buttons

Competitors

Yale prefers Asus Eee PC 701, MSI Wind, Lenovo IdeaPad S10, Acer Aspire One over HP 2133 Mini-Note
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Amanie

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April 9, 2008
approved
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Full size keyboard
  • Great configuration options
  • Can run Windows Vista

Cons

  • More expensive than competition
  • Slow boot-up time
  • Heavier than competition
  • Weirdly placed mouse buttons

Did you find this review helpful?
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Am3n

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May 14, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
83
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
1 con
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want itwant it

Pros

  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Full size keyboard
  • Great configuration options
  • Can run Windows Vista
  • Powerful CPU for its size

Cons

  • Slow boot-up time

Competitors

Am3n prefers HP 2133 Mini-Note over Asus Eee PC 701, Everex CloudBook
Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
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Omar

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April 9, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Great configuration options
  • Powerful CPU for its size

Cons

  • More expensive than competition
  • Slow boot-up time
  • Heavier than competition

Comments

"For me the Eee isn't quite perfect. The processor just isn't quite up to snuff in regards to video. Flash videos often stutter for me, and even downloaded videos sometimes have slow playback speeds. If it was just a little more powerful then it'd be perfect.

The Eee is definitely version 1.0 in this new line of sub-notebooks with tons of these coming out by a variety of companies starting this summer. The increased competition can only mean good things as prices will drop, quality will rise, and there will be an offering for practically everybody's specific situation."
"Well you can actually overclock the Eee, but from my initial research it looks like you need another OS than the default Xandros. If it gets too annoying for me, I'll probably just try a different operating system and overclock the processor. Right now I'm just waiting for the distros to get a bit more mature and user friendly. eeeXubuntu is looking promising."
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

sandman

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June 4, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
0 cons
love itlove it
want itwant it

Pros

  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Great configuration options
  • Can run Linux
  • Can run Windows Vista
  • Powerful CPU for its size

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

sandman prefers HP 2133 Mini-Note over Asus Eee PC 701, MSI Wind, Everex CloudBook
Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
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Erik

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April 9, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Can run Windows Vista
  • Powerful CPU for its size

Cons

  • More expensive than competition
  • Heavier than competition

Comments

"The mini laptop competition is heating up. I think HP may have lost sight of the appeal of these mini-laptops. Here's why the Asus EEE appeals to me (and others IMO):

1) Small
2) Lightweight
3) Inexpensive

While the Mini-Note hits the mark on the 1st point, it looks like HP sacrificed points 2 and 3 as a trade-off for power (specifically, the ability to run Vista). If I want to run Vista, I would get a full-size laptop. My sub-$300, 2lb, Linux-powered EEE suits my needs perfectly."

Competitors

Erik prefers Asus Eee PC 701 over HP 2133 Mini-Note
Erik prefers HP 2133 Mini-Note over Everex CloudBook
Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
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Henk Poley

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April 19, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
33
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
2 cons

Pros

  • Can run Linux

Cons

  • small trackpad
  • Large borders around screen, screen could be larger

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timfra571

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June 14, 2008
approved
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Nice aluminum outer case
  • Full size keyboard

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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oovoo123

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March 4, 2009
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ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • small trackpad

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