Comments on: HP's mini laptop packs a punch

By: greg sc, ia

greg sc, ia — Sun, 24 May 2009 01:33:07 +0000

does the mini have a dial up feature?

By: Matt, Tampa, FL

Matt, Tampa, FL — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:23:00 +0000

John, Google Docs? Really? Yeah you could use Google Docs, I guess. But, linux or not, you could use Star Office, Sun's full-featured office suite that's not only open source but natively generates MS Office formatted files. Especially since these devices are spec'ed/priced for ah-hem "emerging markets" spending more for an MS Office license than for your PC might not be the wisest thing to do. Regardless, it's time we get over our american linux-phobia. Yes, sometimes "free"/"different" things can be good/better/best. In fact, in my experience a native linux install often runs better than Windows. Ok, so a normal linux GUI isn't as flash as Vista or 10.2+ (although more so than XP). But, it is just as intuitive and easy to use!

By: Anne H

Anne H — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:46:56 +0000

Interesting design with dropping the screen down. I'm guessing you can't fold the screen back to be completely flat, which is what I do when using a notebook as a 2nd monitor.

From Jon Fortt: I'm guessing you're right, though I didn't try that maneuver. With an 8.9-inch screen, though, this thing wouldn't be so hot as a second monitor.

By: suzh, boston,ma

suzh, boston,ma — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:15:01 +0000

add the teradici/usb chip and hp servers. and voila.a pc exerience with ability to monitor(keep the kid from adult or off limit sites).

By: Chris, Elizabeth NJ

Chris, Elizabeth NJ — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:14:55 +0000

Saw a nice written and video review of the highest end model: http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/04/jkontherun-revi.html Might be geared towards education, but it looks more versatile than that.

By: Jim Callahan, Orlando, FL

Jim Callahan, Orlando, FL — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:00:30 +0000

Looks like a good coffeeshop machine. A lowcost, lightweight machine to browse the web at coffeeshops and waiting rooms.

HP could do a cross-promotion with Starbucks or other coffeeshops. The coffeeshops take credit card and HP could station employees for a promotional period to demo the machines.

A a discounted price of $365 (with rebate in the form of a coffeeshop gift card) and free WiFi it could be promoted as a way to read the New York Times in the coffeeshop for a $1 a day.

By: backpackcomputing St. Louis MO

backpackcomputing St. Louis MO — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:46:33 +0000

The real news with the HP 2133 is the features on their mid and top of the line models. Pay $549 and you get 1 GB of RAM, a 120 GB hard drive and a slightly faster processor. For more details and the latest news and deals on sub-notebook computers check out http://backpackcomputing.com

By: LD, AppleOnly CA

LD, AppleOnly CA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:31:14 +0000

Yeah, you could load Vista on it and watch the blank blue screen. That would be kewl!

By: Landon, houston, tx

Landon, houston, tx — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:19:36 +0000

if the hard drive is flash there is no need for an accelerometer to make it stop spinning. because it wont spin. so which is it?

From Jon Fortt: The low-end version has a flash drive. Higher-end SKUs have hard drives.