I’m hoping I get an answer right away!!

Has there been any problems with a hinge popping off and is the hinge actually supposed to be metal or plastic???

Please e-mail as soon as!! Many thanks

Thanks for the review!
I think you’ve convinced me to buy the HP. Would you recommend the cheaper one with the 1024 x 600 resolution?

Why dosen’t HP sell the six cell battery for the mini-note here in Singapore? The battery life for the 3 cell is horrible- i am only getting 1.5 hours on it.

@Some Guy: I have a Mini, and Skype is perfectly usable. And yes, it’s my travel computer (and all around the house computer… and coffee house computer…).

That weak, crappy processor is a deal-killer for me. What was HP thinking??

I have a friend who bought one of these, and Skype is totally unusable, which is a shame because this was supposed to be a travel computer.

Hi I am a student at a online university and wanted to know if this mini would be ok for taking my online classes? The school uses powerpoint a lot for projects. Would this mini handle powerpoint well? I’m looking for an affordable and light weight notebook or laptop that I can use for school only.

For nearly $800, I would feel like a chump to purchase this device. I know I would not get the small footprint, but I see in today’s sales paper a Compaq (owned by HP) with dual-core, 1GB RAM 80GB hard drive, reads and writes dual layer DVDs…etc. for $330. Yes, the screen is 15.4? but that is my point. Why can’t HP deliver their high-end mini for $330? The technology isn’t exactly state-of-the art.

Here’s my unboxing: http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/unboxing-the-hp-2133-mini-note/

I have mentioned that the screen is reflective but not bothersome for me. Some folks dislike that so much it is a major problem but not for me.

Hi James,

why you didnt spend some more words about the terribly glossy display!

the last pictures comparing it with the fujitsu are just so clear…

the other point is the problem with skype video and audio, I think i will check reviews with XP .

The glossy screen alone fails it for real-world use. What’s the point of an ultra-portable laptop if I get eyestrain because the screen acts like a rearview mirror, or if I can’t even use it outdoors because the reflection is blinding? I know they look pretty and iPodesque on the showroom floor, but glossy screens are for suckers.

Any word on what larger stores will carry the 2133?

… but as James points out, it will probably be more trouble than it’s worth.

Mike Cane: You may be able to buy the cable from HP parts.

James: Yep, they are different:

PATA:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT_Attachment

SATA:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA

So someone who gets the SSD version is going to have to hope they can get larger SSDs down the road.

4GB Mini vs upcoming 12GB EeePC (yes, yes, I know the EeePC isn’t SSD; we did that argument before — but still, more storage).

Mike, I can’t state for sure but it definitely sounds like it’s a different format controller and if so you could not do what you are thinking with the SSD. Me personally I’d go with the HDD from the beginning to get the additional storage for no more than it costs.