London, April 8, 2008 -- HP today advanced its commitment to the notebook market with the introduction of a full-function, mini notebook computer starting under £300(1) in the United Kingdom and Ireland, delivering on the promise of an affordable mobile computing solution that is flexible enough for use from the classroom to the office.
Weighing in at just 1.27 kg, with a large 8.9-inch WXGA display, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC features a durable design with a robust suite of wireless, multimedia and security capabilities to allow users to stay productive.
“Don’t be fooled by its size; this small wonder is a full- functioned notebook PC with an impressive combination of features, said David Wright, vice president and general manager, Commercial Products, Personal Systems Group, HP UK & Ireland. “The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC creates a new class of products for HP that addresses the education as well as the mobile business PC market.”
Business and mobile professionals value the same mobility, usability and cost concerns of the education market. The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC provides mobile professionals a sleek, lightweight device that provides access to information, the ability to collaborate with others, as well as communicate via e-mail, IM, or even blogging. It boosts productivity and improves the overall mobile experience.
The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is packed with an impressive combination of features, including the following:
• A full-function PC with great mobility;
• Simple, refined design and anodised aluminum shell that is sleek and sturdy yet lightweight;
• HP DuraKeys, featuring a clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard that protects the finish and the printed characters;
• Powered by VIA® C7-M ULV processor technology;
• HP 3D DriveGuard which sends a signal to protect the hard drive against sudden movement or shock, thanks to its three-axis digital accelerometer chip;
• Durability features including scratch resistant display and magnesium hinge bracket;
• A large 8.9-inch WXGA display, 92% of full-size user-friendly full keyboard (QWERTY), and touchpad;
• Ability to view video, still-image capture, web conferencing, or video-enhanced instant messaging with no additional hardware to buy or carry. The integrated VGA WebCam enables video and still-image capture to allow the addition of photos and video clips to presentations, documents and email;
• Two battery solutions — 3-cell for lightest-weight configurations with up to two hours fifteen minutes of battery life or 6-cell for up to four hours thirty minutes of battery life;
• Wireless technologies such as integrated Wi-Fi Certified WLAN1 and optional Bluetooth®, allowing access the Internet as well as communicate via email, IM, chat, VOIP and blogging. The wireless technologies also enable connections at hotspots as well as with Bluetooth devices such as printers, mice and headsets;
• Choice of operating system configurations including Genuine Windows® Vista Business or Novell SuSE Linux.
Pricing and availability
The HP 2133 Mini-Note is available in the UK and Ireland from £299(1) in May. For more information on the HP 2133 Mini-Note, please visit www.hp.com/uk/HP2133
About HP
HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers – from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $107.7 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Jan. 31, 2008. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.
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(1) Estimated UK street price, excluding VAT for Linux-based configuration. Actual price may vary.
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