HP Mini 2140
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The HP Mini-Note 2140 is an update to the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
which was announced in early January 2009.
The new components are a 1.6GHz single-core Intel Atom processor, a 10.2-inch "standard definition" or "high definition" (1024x576 or 1366x768 pixel) LED-backlit LCD display (with a glass cover and acrylic coating), an Intel GMA 950 graphics adapter, and a 160GB HDD (5400 or 7200rpm) or 80GB solid-state drive
. Operating systems available are similar to those for the Mini-Note 2133: SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
, FreeDOS
, Ubuntu Linux, Vista (Home Basic or Business), XP
Home (only on 1GB ram models) or Professional (through downgrade rights from Vista Business, only available to large customers).
Its features, accessories and appearance are otherwise identical to the 2133
, however HP predict that the new processor and screen will give it up to 8.5 hours of run time on the 6-cell battery. A docking station will be made available. The updated machine was initially available in various configurations with prices starting at $499USD for a system with the "standard definition" display, hard disk drive, 1GB of RAM, and 3-cell battery, without Bluetooth or 802.11n support, running Windows XP Home. http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/interactive/mini2140/model.html?jumpid=in_HP3D_3d/NBT/mini2140|3DCENTRAL|flashhttp://www.electronista.com/articles/09/01/05/hp.mini.2140/
The HP Mini 2140 now appears to be a discontinued product. The HP Mini 2150 is contemplated and was scheduled to launch in June 2009.
, and has a 10-inch screen, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom
processor, 1GB of RAM, and an 80GB hard disk drive. A few days later, a black notebook of otherwise similar appearance called the "HP Mini 1000
" was informally revealed by a banner on the company's store, and officially announced on the 29th of October 2008. Unlike the 2133, this device is meant for the home market.
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is a full-function netbook aimed at the business and education markets. It is available with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Windows Vista or Windows XP. Its retail price starts at US$499 for the Linux version with 4GB of flash memory. According to DigiTimes, the netbook is...
which was announced in early January 2009.
The new components are a 1.6GHz single-core Intel Atom processor, a 10.2-inch "standard definition" or "high definition" (1024x576 or 1366x768 pixel) LED-backlit LCD display (with a glass cover and acrylic coating), an Intel GMA 950 graphics adapter, and a 160GB HDD (5400 or 7200rpm) or 80GB solid-state drive
Solid-state drive
A solid-state drive , sometimes called a solid-state disk or electronic disk, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data with the intention of providing access in the same manner of a traditional block i/o hard disk drive...
. Operating systems available are similar to those for the Mini-Note 2133: SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop , formerly introduced as Novell Linux Desktop, is a Linux distribution supplied by Novell and targeted at the business market. It is targeted for desktops. New major versions are released at an interval of 24–36 months, while minor versions are released every 9–12...
, FreeDOS
FreeDOS
FreeDOS is an operating system for IBM PC compatible computers. FreeDOS is made up of many different, separate programs that act as "packages" to the overall FreeDOS Project...
, Ubuntu Linux, Vista (Home Basic or Business), XP
Windows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
Home (only on 1GB ram models) or Professional (through downgrade rights from Vista Business, only available to large customers).
Its features, accessories and appearance are otherwise identical to the 2133
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is a full-function netbook aimed at the business and education markets. It is available with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Windows Vista or Windows XP. Its retail price starts at US$499 for the Linux version with 4GB of flash memory. According to DigiTimes, the netbook is...
, however HP predict that the new processor and screen will give it up to 8.5 hours of run time on the 6-cell battery. A docking station will be made available. The updated machine was initially available in various configurations with prices starting at $499USD for a system with the "standard definition" display, hard disk drive, 1GB of RAM, and 3-cell battery, without Bluetooth or 802.11n support, running Windows XP Home. http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/interactive/mini2140/model.html?jumpid=in_HP3D_3d/NBT/mini2140|3DCENTRAL|flashhttp://www.electronista.com/articles/09/01/05/hp.mini.2140/
The HP Mini 2140 now appears to be a discontinued product. The HP Mini 2150 is contemplated and was scheduled to launch in June 2009.
Reception
A review by Laptop Magazine (of a system with a 1024x576 pixel display and 2GB of RAM running Windows XP) has complimented HP for addressing common criticisms of the earlier model. The reviewer notes that the Mini 2140 produced much less heat, although the underside did become warm, and had much improved battery life compared to the Mini-Note 2133. Their system continuously loaded websites for 3 hours and 32 minutes on the small 3-cell battery, and 7 hours and 19 minutes on the larger 6-cell battery. However, the reviewer chided HP for the low resolution display which showed approximately "two lines" less than netbooks with 1024x600 pixel displays. Otherwise, praises and criticisms of the 2140 were similar to those for the 2133. The magazine gave the system their "Editor's Choice" award.http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/hp-mini-2140.aspx?page=1Similar products from HP
A new HP notebook similar in appearance to the Mini-Note, called the "Digital Clutch", was unveiled in October 2008, with a launch expected for December that year. The small pink computer is a collaboration with fashion designer Vivienne TamVivienne Tam
Vivienne Tam is a fashion designer based in New York City. She was born in Guangzhou, China and moved to Hong Kong at the age of three. She attended Hong Kong Polytechnic University....
, and has a 10-inch screen, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom
Intel Atom
Intel Atom is the brand name for a line of ultra-low-voltage x86 and x86-64 CPUs from Intel, designed in 45 nm CMOS and used mainly in netbooks, nettops, embedded application ranging from health care to advanced robotics and Mobile Internet devices...
processor, 1GB of RAM, and an 80GB hard disk drive. A few days later, a black notebook of otherwise similar appearance called the "HP Mini 1000
HP Mini 1000
The HP Mini 1000 is a netbook by HP, adapting that company's HP 2133 Mini-Note PC education/business netbook for the consumer market. A similar but cheaper model named the HP Compaq Mini 700 will also be available in some regions with different cosmetics. A special edition machine named the Digital...
" was informally revealed by a banner on the company's store, and officially announced on the 29th of October 2008. Unlike the 2133, this device is meant for the home market.
External links
- Official Site
- HP netbook boasts homegrown Linux distro
- HP Mini 1000 at WikiSpecs - Detailed Specification
- HP Mini 2140 Laptop articles