HP 2133-KX870AT 8.9-inch Mini-Note PC (C7-M 1.6 GHz Processor, 2048 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, Vista Business) | 
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| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $829.99
Buy New: $679.99
You Save: $150.00 (18%)
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Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 136
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Business
CPU Manufacturer: VIA
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: VIA-Cyrix C3
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 120
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 8.9
Display Size: 8.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 6.5 x 1.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: KX870AT#ABA
Model: KX870AT#ABA
UPC: 884420001027
EAN: 0884420001027
ASIN: B00170F3SQ
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Full-function laptop with 8.9-inch display, stylish anodized aluminum case, and integrated webcam | | • | 1.6 GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor, 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (maximum), tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), Gigabit Ethernet | | • | Spill-resistant 92 percent full size keyboard; hard drive protected by HP's 3D DriveGuard | | • | Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 headphone, 1 microphone, ExpressCard 54/34, Secure Digital memory card slot, VGA monitor port | | • | Pre-installed with Windows Vista Business; trial versions of Microsoft Office 2007 and Norton Internet Security |
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Product Description
Small but mighty
The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC might be small in size (2.8lbs and 1.05" thin) but it's big on usability, durability, and sleekness. Packed with an impressive combination of features, the HP 2133 offers you a full-function PC with the utmost mobility. This Mini-Note PC comes equipped with the productivity tools you need to be efficient on the go: 8.9-inch diagonal, scratch-resistant, WXGA display; 92% full-size, user-friendly QWERTY keyboard; ExpressCard/54 slot, integrated Secure Digital Reader, and a touchpad with scroll zone. Cut the cords and stay connected with wireless technologies such as integrated Wi-Fi Certified WLAN, making it easier to access the Internet as well as communicate via email, IM, chat, and blogging at school, at home or on the road at your favorite hotspots. By using the Internet, e-mail, instant messaging and VoIP, it makes researching, communicating, collaborating, and searching more convenient and enjoyable. The simple, refined design and all aluminum case make it sleek and sturdy yet super lightweight. Reliable features such as HP DuraKeys, magnesium alloy support structure, and HP 3D DriveGuard help give you a durable mini-note PC that can go the distance. Experience video, still-image capture, web conferencing, or video-enhanced instant messaging with no additional hardware to buy or carry. Integrated VGA webcam enables both video and still-image capture so you can add photos and video clips to presentations, documents and e-mail. 8.9" diagonal WXGA (1280 x 768) Widescreen Display Built-in Webcam and Microphone VIA Chrome 9 Graphics High Definition audio with Stereo Speakers Broadcom 802.11A/B/G Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN Secure Digital (SD) Slot ExpressCard 54 Slot 2 x USB 2.0, Headphone out/Line-out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 10.04" (W) x 6.5" (D) x 1.05" (H) Approximate Unit W
Amazon.com Product Description
Small but mighty, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers you a full-function laptop that weighs just 2.8 pounds. Designed to go where you go without weighing you down, it's perfect for young students in your home, and robust enough to handle demanding business applications for road warriors. Despite its size, it features an 8.9-inch scratch-resistant display with a WXGA resolution and a nearly full-size keyboard (92 percent). A durable all-aluminum case encompasses the top and bottom of the notebook, while an internal magnesium alloy support structure helps protect sensitive components from damage. 
The HP Mini-Note features a simple, refined design and anodized aluminum shell that is sleek and sturdy yet lightweight. See a larger view of all the external ports. | It's powered by the VIA C7-M ULV processor, which provides a 1.6 GHz clock speed and excellent power management capabilities. Other features include a 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), integrated Bluetooth, lightning quick Gigabit Ethernet, VGA webcam built into the screen's bezel for video chats, and up to 4.5 hours of battery life. It comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Business, which has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, that makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures. The Basics
- Processor: The VIA C7-M ULV (ultra-low voltage) processor has a 1.6 GHz speed, 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a 128 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
Operating at an average power of less than 1W, the VIA C7-M ULV processor is the embodiment of cool processing and sets the standard for next generation low power mobile and personal electronics systems. It also features VIA PowerSaver technology that further reduces power consumption by dynamically adjusting the frequency and the voltage of the VIA C7-M ULV processor as the system requires. This innovative technology can reduce power consumption by as much as 50 percent while still ensuring seamless mobile operation. - Hard Drive: The 120 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 20,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0. It also includes HP's 3D DriveGuard, which sends a signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock by using a three-axis digital accelerometer chip.
- Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1024 MB, PC2-5300) maximizes the capacity for this PC. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed.
- DVD/CD Drive: The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC does not include an integrated optical drive, but HP offers optional drives that connect to the Mini-Note using the optional HP External MultiBay II.
- Keyboard & Mouse: The spill-resistant keyboard is 92 percent of full size, 101/102-key compatible with isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, both left and right control and alt keys, 12 function keys, and hotkey combinations for audio volume, power conservation, brightness, and other features. It also features HP DuraKeys, which have a clear coating applied over the keyboard to protects the finish and printed letters and characters. The touchpad includes a scroll zone and two soft-touch buttons.
The HP DuraKeys have a clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard to protect the finish and printed letters and characters. See a larger view of the keyboard and internal features. | Screen, Video & Audio
The 8.9-inch display has a 1280 x 768-pixel resolution, for native 720p high-resolution clarity, and the Mini-Note includes a VGA output for connecting to an external monitor or projector. Video is powered by the integrated Via Chrome 9 video/graphics card, and it includes an integrated high-definition audio card for crisp sound via the internal 2-watt stereo speakers. Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), with throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g). It's compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). With the Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0), you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones. You also get super-fast wired connectivity via the Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000). This notebook includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. And it offers a Secure Digital memory card slot for downloading pictures and videos from your digital camera, or filling up a card for your MP3 player. It includes the following ports: - 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
- 1 Secure Digital memory card slot
- 1 headphone/line-out and 1 microphone
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 RJ045 for 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Operating System
The Windows Vista Business operating system is designed to meet the needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so you will be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling your IT staff to spend less time focused on the day-to-day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is designed to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. Preloaded Software
Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Norton Internet Security, MS Live Messenger, Adobe Flash Player, Roxio Creator Basic, Intervideo WinDVD, HP Backup and Recovery Manager Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 10.04 x 6.5 x 1.05 inches and weighs 2.8 pounds. Power
This model is powered by 6-cell high capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which can provide up to 4.5 hours of battery life. What's in the Box
This package contains the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (model KX870AT), rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 57 more reviews...
 HP 2133 Support November 17, 2008
E. Rojas
I purchased this product for purposes of reviewing the product from a forensic perspective. Interesting, thing happened on the way to doing a standard setup. the wireless on the machine did not work, obviously HP thought that they would have no failures because their staff is incapabable of troubleshooting the product over the phone. they barely recognize it is their product. If are not experienced with hardware and software I do not recommend this product!
 Laptop-alicious November 16, 2008
Greg Beise
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
So I purchased one of the HP 2133 about a month ago when my car broke down and I was forced to be riding public transportation. My commute went from 15 min. to 2hrs. I needed to work on my thesis paper and was going to waste too much time sitting on buses. So I immediately started looking at notebook technology. After looking at a lot of PC reviews of different notebooks, the HP 2133 seemed an affordable, durable, stylish option for just what I was looking for.
The pluses of this pc are this. Base functions of writing, portability, internet connection through wifi, and built in web cam make this computer a completely worth while purchase. Not to mention that it looks awesome as well. Many of the reviewers of this product say that the operating system of Windows that comes preinstalled slows down the functionality of the computer. They reccomend switching over to a Lynx system which doesn't eat up as much memory but for base functions of windows, this works just fine. Not to mention that the switch over is an initial cost of $100.00 plus to get done. For a college student, not the most adequate way to spend $100.00
The minuses are that obviously with a notebook where the memory drive is comparable to that of an iPod, too many open windows and the computer will freeze up. The other draw back is that the screen has a high gloss finish to it which sometimes can be difficult on the eyes only because you can see your reflection when you want to focus on it. The other thing that is somewhat annoying is that the computer starts with the lowest light setting every time you turn it on. Of course when you turn it up, the battery power on the computer does not last as long. Don't get me wrong, you can still pull about a good two hours of work out of this thing before you have to recharge, which makes it perfect for taking notes, a train ride, a bus ride, or even meetings. Other than these few minor annoyances the last thing is that the video playback capability is low. Obviously if you have two videos playing at once they are choppy. But getting this to watch a lot of movies is not really what this was meant for.
All and all, this is a great lightweight notebook which I have not taken off my side since I bought it. It went with me to Amsterdam and everywhere inbetween. If you need something to make good use of commute time or just working on a paper or novel, this is what you need. This is worth the investment and will pay for itself with in a month of having it if not sooner.
Powerful little machine, add memory for a better buy and buy Linux if you are ok about upgrading to XP Pro November 16, 2008
Debra Chong (San Francisco, CA United States)
I wanted a Netbook but needed a 1024 by 768 screen to run a software program for work. None of the Netbooks or HP mini offered this resolution other than the HP 2133. After reading all of the reviews here, I opted to purchase a HP 2133 because of the screen resolution, build (aluminum vs. plastic) and keyboard size and the recommendations on this site.
I purchased a Linux machine from ebay as it was a great deal upgraded to Windows XP Pro. If you plan on upgrading from Linux, make sure you read the site below if you have not done this before. All I had to do was to install the HP drivers from the HP site for XP to make everything work in XP Pro, wireless, webcam, etc.
Windows XP Pro works great on this machine and is snappy even with a 1.2 ghz processor and 1G RAM. I've upgraded by spending [...] on a 2G RAM module from Crucial which I also got at Amazon and it boots up quicker. [...] to learn how to upgrade RAM, change from Linux to XP Pro, etc. Adding RAM was easy and took five minutes. Recommend that you get a screwdriver that is magnetic as the screws are small and the magnet driver holds onto the screw while you place it back for installing.
The screen is brighter than my Dell XPS 1230 (I also have a Dell 1330) and I had a Dell X1 that was similar in footprint to the HP 2133. which had less screen resolution, a dull screen, slower processor, less RAM and hard drive memory. The key board takes a little of getting used to but not long and I am moving along typing my review.
I have installed Open Office as I want to check this out vs. Windows Office. Works great. Plan on using this machine on business trips as I use Folder Share and have access to all my documents on my main laptops. Carrying 2.5-2.8 pounds in a small form is great vs. more weight.
Haven't checked out the battery power but I expect that I will pick up a 5 hour battery or another 2.5 hour one depending upon price.
Go with Linux and 1.2 ghz processor if you can upgrade to XP Pro. It's a lot expensive than purchasing the XP Pro or Vista version if you don't need the extra processing power or hard drive. 120 GB is fine, that's a lot of memory even for iTunes videos and songs.
Very pleased with purchase November 15, 2008
ekimnarfnas (San Francisco, CA USA)
I've been using Linux on desktops for about 12 years, so I was very pleased to see H-P selling and supporting Linux. Reviews of the Windows Vista models have been awful - sluggish performance, short battery life, high heat issues, etc. In fact, H-P sells a downgrade to Windows XP because the performance using Windows Vista is so bad. It's amazing how a machine can be transformed by loading a well designed operating system. All of the above is why I chose the Linux OS.
The 2133 Mini Note is very small and light. But for a unit this size the keyboard is very usable. The software shipped with this laptop is quite extensive. Everything you need is there. The original font size with Firefox was too small to read, so I adjusted it up now and the screen is very bright and legible. The arrangement of the glide pad buttons (on either side of the pad) takes a little getting used to, but it works well. In all, I'm very happy with the Mini-Note.
One minor glitch I encountered was that I couldn't connect to my home wireless network. After several attempts I called H-P support. The problem was the original software didn't see the internal Broadcom Ethernet Internet Controller. H-P express mailed me a revised disk image of SUSE Linux. (There is no internal CD/DVD drive so you need to get one that will work with the USB port) The CD arrived in 2 days and with the new image loaded the wireless worked perfectly. H-P's support was excellent.
Hands down the best hardware for a netbook. SW needed modding November 11, 2008
H. M. Jones (SC, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Linux users please read this! And if you're a Windows user willing to try something different *cough* better, read on...
I bought the KX869AT, 1.2 GHz with SUSE Linux Enterprise. First, the hardware you get from HP is absolutely unrivaled. I saw a few netbooks in electronics stores after I bought this and they don't come close to the quality of the HP 2133. Everything is business class. It's amazing how much keyboard you get in such a small package. The case is tough and does a decent job of hiding fingerprints. Some may not prefer the reflective screen, I like it. The 1280x768 resolution is unmatched. My take on the heat issue is it doesn't get any hotter than a normal laptop. The buttons on either side of the touchpad is easy to get used to. So, for the price, you are getting an awesome piece of equipment.
Now the OS and software is a different story. The 5 star rating is conditional... let me explain. I'm a regular Linux user, preferring Gentoo. So SLED didn't frighten me. I knew if I didn't like it I could install the flavor of my choice. And that's exactly what happened. Two problems - if you aren't familiar with SLED package management and used to emerge, apt-get or RPM, you're gonna hate it. I tried my best for 2 days to use their restrictive updating system. It's not worth it. Second, like other reviewers, I lost wireless functionality as soon as I did a software update. Thanks to the gentleman who pointed out this Ubuntu install guide, https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133, I was up and running with a fully functional computer in a few hours! Everything works flawlessly. Only thing I have left to test is the webcam. So, like I said, this baby gets 5 stars on the condition that SLED is replaced with Ubuntu. Bottom line, buy this HP netbook. You won't regret it.
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