Mininote vs. mininote pro pro#

I actually purchased the EEE PC for myself thinking I would use it instead of my Macbook Pro for traveling. Sure, you can get yourself an ASUS EEE PC, for less money… But after you get your hands on the Mini-Note, the EEE PC feels and looks like a cheap toy. So much so, that I don’t want to send it back tomorrow! The size is perfect, the display is great, the keyboard is wonderful and the price is nice. I’m extremely impressed with the HP 2133 Mini-Note laptop. Either one would probably make the machine feel even snappier.

Mininote vs. mininote pro windows#

If I were going to buy one of these laptops, I would most likely put Windows XP on it, or a distribution of Linux. I noodled around with it and Office and felt that the laptop was very responsive, with little lag. But that said, the Mini-Note in this configuration does an admirable job. To say that I would rather stick a fork in my eye than use Vista is an understatement. The configuration that I was sent shipped with only 1GB of memory and Windows Vista installed. Papa Bear and Baby Bear o) Surfing with the Mini-Note was a pleasure. Here we compare my Macbook Pro and the Mini-note both viewing the same page. Here you see The Gadgeteer in all its glory… No side scrolling required. Set by default at the maximum resolution of 1280 x 786, it is soooooo much better than the EEEPC, that I can’t even tell you. The 8.9-inch diagonal WXGA display is wonderful. I’ve never been a big fan of using trackpads. That said, I’d probably bring along a small wireless mouse if I were to travel with this computer. Even though the trackpad is quite small, it works well. The small 2.5 x 1.25 trackpad has a rubber ‘mouse’ button on either side. It’s spill proof! The keys themselves also have a clear coating applied over them that protects the finish and printed letters and characters. As a fast touch typist, I had absolutely no problems becoming acclimated to typing on it. The size of each key is generous and the travel is comfortable. The keys are metal and are slightly bowed in middle. It’s actually 92% the size of a regular full-size keyboard. The keyboard on the Mini-Note is fantastic for such a small laptop. The sound provided by these speakers is really really good. The display has speakers on either side of the screen. By the way, the display does not have a latch, it’s just held closed by the hinge mechanism, which feels quite sturdy. Opening the display reveals a glossy screen and wonderful keyboard. The 3 cell battery will power the laptop for around 2.5 hours, while the extended battery can almost double that. It does add considerably to the bulk of the laptop (from 2lb 13 oz to 3lb 3oz), but it has an added benefit of raising the back of the computer to a nice level for typing. Here you see the extended battery installed. HP sent both the regular three cell battery as well as a six cell extended battery. On the bottom of the laptop, you’ll find the removable battery and various heat vents. On the opposite side there is an Express card slot, SD card slot, another USB port, Ethernet jack, AC adapter port and a security lock connector. HP Fast Charge Technologyĭimensions (w x d x h) – 10.04 x 6.5 x 1.05 in (255 x 165 x 27 mm) Total length including external AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter). Power supply – External 65-watt Smart AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included. Ports and slots – 2 USB 2.0, 1 microphone in, 1 headphone/line-out, 1 external VGA monitor, 1 RJ-45, 1 AC power, 1 Express Card/54, 1 secure digitalīattery – 3-cell (28 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion Processor – VIA C7-M ULV processor (1.2 GHz, 128 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) Operating system – Windows Vista Home Basic 32 I was sent the $599 model designated as KX868AT. The Mini-Note is available in five different configurations that range in price from $499 – $849 and include various processor speeds, choices of Microsoft Vista flavors and even a distribution of Linux (SUSE). When HP contacted me last week to offer me a look at their new ultra-portable HP2133 Mini-Note PC, I was happy to oblige. That’s why anytime I see a small computer, my interest is immediately piqued. Carrying it a gear bag slung over my shoulder and having to pull it out at various airport security checks, does get old. I love my 15 inch Macbook Pro when I use it at home on the couch, but my affection wears thin when I travel with it. If you buy something through the links on this page, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.