5.8 out of 10

HP Mini-Note 2133

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User Score (122)

8.1
Expert Score (21)

7.2
Overall quality (2)

6.0

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lightweight, comfortable keyboard, long battery life, quiet, powerful

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9-10		(3)
7-8		(11)
5-6		(7)
3-4		(0)
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7-8		(46)
5-6		(11)
3-4		(2)
1-2		(10)

Expert Reviews

ZDNet

7.5/10

14 April 2008
Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort, and functionality we've seen in a mini-notebook, making it fast a favourite for on-the-go use. Read more
- Inexpensive, Solid construction, Stylish design belies its budget price, Nearly full-size keyboard
- Weak performance, Unimpressive battery life, Tiny touchpad, Misses out on new Intel Atom CPUs
Hardware Zone

14 August 2008
As a portable device, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC stands out for its affordable pricing and features. With its beautiful design and aluminum finishing, the Mini-Note comes across as an elegant solution for the needs of our fast paced social environment. The low price point of the Mini-Note will definitely be attractive to users looking for mobility on the go, while its offerings of different hardware configurations and operating systems will appeal to both casual and... Read more
Gizmodo

13 August 2008
Reviews are pouring in of the HP 2133 sub-notebook (now dubbed the Mini-Note) which is now up on Amazon . It costs more than the Eee PC or Cloudbook, but you can actually configure all the specs yourself, and the aluminium chassis tells people you spent more on your ultraportable. It’s a bit bulkier and heavier, but the screen’s higher (1280×768) res means less strained peepers, and its full keyboard is way less crampy than the competition. Read more
Channel News

6.0/10

26 June 2008
A sturdy notebook you can bring along anywhere. Read more
- Sturdy construction; Large keyboard; Runs on Windows Vista; Various connectivity ports; Form factor; Good native resolution
- Slow processor will cause major slowdowns at times; Battery life is normal for a notebook but not as an ultraportable notebook
Cybershack

31 July 2008
The HP Mini-Note is unlike any other currently released Netbook because the first thing you notice about it is the cool aluminium shell that it's built with. Unlike its plastic brethren, the aluminium gives off the impression that the HP Mini-Note was made to last. Set in the closed position, it feels like it actually could survive a bit of a knocking. Read more