The exciting HP 2133 has met the public and the first impressions are very positive, as is to be expected after looking at the specifications.

First of all, it’s a genuinely cheap computer: the $550 version is a very capable subnotebook, but the $749 configuration will flat out beat anything in this size class. The HP 2133 features a high-resolution display, a comfortable keyboard and high-quality construction in general.

If the HP 2133 has a flaw, it would be the fact that it runs a bit hot and therefore the cooling fans kick on frequently. This is very common in subnotebooks that utilize a standard spinning hard drive. Also, the LCD cannot be bent all the way back, which can make it difficult for taller users to view the screen straight on. However, the HP2133’s favorable size to power ratio makes it easy to forgive these minor annoyances.

Subnotebooks are not necessarily meant to be desktop replacements. They carve out their niche in the passenger seat of your car, on your lap in an airplane, and discreetly carried in a briefcase or purse. The subnotebook has become a necessity rather than a novelty for many users. If you’re hunting for a powerful ultra-portable notebook, the HP 2133 is definitely worth considering.

Features

• 7” Display, 1280×768 resolution
• Ethernet Port
• 2x USB 2.0 ports
• VGA Out
• ExpressCard
• SD Slot
• Wifi Adapter
• External DVD drive (optional)

$499

• 1.0Ghz CPU (Via)
• 512 MB RAM
• 4GB of Flash storage
• Linux

$550

• 1.2Ghz CPU (Via)
• 1GB RAM
• 120GB Hard Drive
• Linux

$599

• 1.2Ghz CPU (Via)
• 1GB RAM
• 120GB Hard Drive
• Windows Vista Home (or XP+Vista)

$749

• 1.6Ghz CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 120GB Hard Drive
• Windows Vista Home (or XP+Vista)

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