Originally posted on April 8, 2008 @ 11:43 pm
The number of companies following ASUS’ trailblazing entry to the affordable ultraportable market continues to grow with HP being the newest kid on the block.
The company has launched its HP 2133 Mini-Note PC in the hope that it will be able to play with ASUS’ EEE PC. The new HP lappie has the same 3 pound weight as the EEE, as well as practically the same features. Users can also choose from a number of operating systems. The biggest attraction though could be its really beautiful look. The anodized aluminum exterior screams “Expensive” and really makes the the Mini-Note look like a PC not just for children (just look at the Intel Classmate) but for professionals too.
The Mini-Note will have the VIA C7-M 1.6 Ghz processor and will also have VIA integrated graphics. As for local storage, one can get 120 or 160gb harddrives or 4GB and 64GB SSDs.
The specs and the looks of the Mini-Note makes this a formidable competitor on paper but the $749 price tag sinks this ship especially when the EEE is almost $300 cheaper. We’ll see how the public reacts to the Mini-Note.