Posts about the HP 2140 Mini-Note
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Living with a netbook: The performance penalty
No one claims that netbooks can match the performance of laptops that cost hundreds or even thousands more. The real question is whether the performance of a netbook is good ...
- Living with a netbook: Toy or tiny notebook?
Reviews of the HP 2140 Mini-Note
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CNET Review
The Good: Solid metal construction; full ExpressCard/54 slot; big keyboard.
The Bad: Odd resolution loses a few pixels; no mobile-broadband options (yet); awkward mouse button placement.
The Bottom Line: HP offers a premium version of its plastic Mini 1000 while keeping the price down, making the Mini 2140 the Netbook to beat.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 19924 other Netbooks (Mini-laptops) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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mobiletechreview.com
Review Summary: caters to those who want little compromise in a tiny package, but at a higher price ($899 to $1,199). The HP Mini 2140 sits in between: it's closer to budget netbooks in size and price but adds key features like an aluminum casing for rigidity and ...
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No Rating
smarthouse.com.au
Review Summary: You've got to hand it to HP, they sure know how to make a sexy looking Netbook. Unfortunately, while it has a whole lot going for it, it has one major flaw that can be really frustrating – low screen resolution.
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notebookcheck.net
Review Summary: The target group using their netbooks indoors with shaded ambient light exclusively is obviously big enough for manufacturers to still use reflecting displays in ultra-mobile devices
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: KS157UA#ABA
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.3 in
- Depth 6.5 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 2.6 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Netbook, Budget
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
- Processor Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
- Shock Tolerance 125 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 200 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
- Vibration Tolerance 0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 10.1 in TFT active matrix
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec AD1984HD
- Audio output compliant standards Sound Blaster Pro, High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Stereo microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Capture Resolutions 640 x 480
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Broadcom 4322AGN
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking / Bluetooth Class Class 2
- Networking standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x PoweredUSB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Features HP DriveGuard, System password, HP Disk Sanitizer, Power-on password, Memory change alert, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards CE, UL, CCC, CSA, FCC, MIC, BSMI, GOST, ICES, SABS, VCCI
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 55 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 8.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software PDF Complete, HP Webcam Software, Windows Live Messenger, McAfee Total Protection for Small Business (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
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