Netbook showdown: The top 10 mini laptops rated
HP 2133 Mini-NoteIt's hardly surprising that the world's biggest laptop manufacturer has dipped its toes into the mini market. Ask the folks at HP and they'll tell you the 2133 is for the education sector, but we know better--the 2133 way too chic to be the exclusive domain of primary school kids and unwashed university students.Why it's the hotnessThe 2133 Mini-Note is hands-down the best-looking mini laptop on the market. The curved edges and the brushed aluminium lid really separate it from the toy-like Eee PCs and the cheap-looking EasyNote XS20s of this world. We also love the 2133's keyboard, which is 92 percent the size of those you'd find on full-size laptops.Why it might suckHaving such a large keyboard compromises the laptop in other areas--specifically its mouse trackpad. The main problem is that the selector buttons sit on either side of the trackpad instead of directly below it, and that's hard to get used to. The 2133's biggest problem, however, is its screen. It might have a higher resolution than everything else in this countdown, but its highly reflective finish makes it difficult to see what's going on--regardless of whether you're inside or outside. As if that wasn't enough, the 2133 uses the uber-lame VIA C7-M CPU, which makes the device painfully slow. Ever dreamed you're having a fight and you can barely move your limbs? Using a 2133 is exactly like that.When's it out, and what'll it cost?Now. Starts at S$999 (US$735.52).Should I buy it?Find out more in our full HP 2133 Mini-Note review. If you like shiny, good-looking trinkets and care more about looks than performance, yes. But for the rest of us, there are far better devices on the market. Next! |
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blim888 says...
hp2133 minin note only on #9? i thought itll be on the top 5, though i dont have it really so i trust your judgment.
Jun 09, 2008 20:23
hp2133 minin note only on #9? i thought itll be on the top 5, though i dont have it really so i trust your judgment.
Jun 09, 2008 20:23
isaac976 says...
my money was on the mini note till i saw teh price of that baby, man, the price is so high just like our inflation, guess Acer Aspire really know how to pull the strings in my wallet, guess I would go buy it if its really that price
Jun 10, 2008 16:16
my money was on the mini note till i saw teh price of that baby, man, the price is so high just like our inflation, guess Acer Aspire really know how to pull the strings in my wallet, guess I would go buy it if its really that price
Jun 10, 2008 16:16
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