HP's mini-note looks like a winner - now available with XP Pro loaded.
hp2133guide reports that HP has released some new models of its recently unveiled Mini-Note 2133.
The new models are:
- KR922UT: 1GHz C7, 512MB ram, 4GB SSD, SuSE Linux for $499
- KX868AT: 1.2GHz C7, 1GB ram, 120GB 5400rpm HD, Vista Basic 32 for $599
- KR939UT: 1.2GHz C7, 1GB ram, 120GB 5400rpm HD, XP Pro & Vista Business for $729
- KR954UT: 1.6GHz C7, 1GB ram, 120GB 5400rpm HD, XP Pro & Vista Business for $749
- KR948UT: 1.2GHz C7, 2GB ram, 160GB 5400rpm HD, XP Pro & Vista Business for $789
They join the previously announced models:
- KX869AT: 1.2GHz, 1GB ram, 120GB 5400rpm HD, SuSE Linux for $549
- KX870AT: 1.6GHz, 2GB ram, 120GB 7200rpm HD, Vista Business for $749
- KR964UT: 1.6GHz, 2GB ram, 160GB 5400rpm HD, XP Pro & Vista Business for $819
All of the computers feature an 8.9" glossy 1280x768 WXGA screen, VIA Chrome 9 graphics, a VGA web cam, stereo speakers, and Broadcom 802.11b/g WiFi, and one year parts and labour warranty.
All but the $499 model also have 802.11a, and all units priced at $729 or above also include Bluetooth.
Frankly, the screen is significantly higher resolution than on the Eee PC 900 (1280x768 vs. 1024x600), the keyboard is bigger, and on all but the cheapest model, you get at least 120GB of HD storage; so I think this little marvel will be cutting into Eee PC sales big time.
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- KR954UT: 1.6GHz C7, 1GB ram, 120GB 5400rpm HD, XP Pro & Vista Business for $749
- KR948UT: 1.2GHz C7, 2GB ram, 160GB 5400rpm HD, XP Pro & Vista Business for $789
Wait what? The highest priced model has a 400MHz decrease in speed? Sure, a slightly bigger HDD and 1GB (2x) of extra ram, but still....Is it a typo? I guess not, since there is another one that has the same specs, but with the missing 400MHz, at an increased price....
Mind you, I wouldn't get any of these (not unless they were cheaper), but they aren't bad....I just prefer more power...
Meh, soon you'll be getting more powerful, dual core versions. Die sizes shrink, after all.