It’s clear that HP has a winner here. Despite being no larger than a large hardbound book, the HP Mini-Note 2133 is a fully functional PC that blends the line between ultra-portable and laptop.

For some reason, HP managed to cram in a bright 8.9″ 1280 x 768 display, a semi-full-size keyboard that’s still a pleasure to type on, and loud speakers that don’t distort even at high volumes. WiFi and Bluetooth are available of course, while an SD Card reader and an ExpressCard slot round-up this laptop’s capabilities. Even though it runs on Windows Vista, the 2133 is pretty speedy.

No doubt, this isn’t for gamers or people trying to compute Pi to the 1000th decimal point. But for anyone looking for a capable internet and business application platform, the Mini-Note has plenty enough power to get the job done. The available capability is more than enough to make up for the 2133’s expensive price, relative to other gadgets in its class.

Stay tuned for a full review!

Post from: The Gadget Blog