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HP introduces the Mini 2140 for mobile professionals
Think netbooks are only for consumers? HP is looking to change that image with the introduction of the new HP Mini 2140 Notebook PC designed for mobile professionals. Featuring an all-aluminum lightweight case and a starting weight of 2.6 pounds, the 2140 comes with several features ideal for mobile professionals including HP DuraKeys, HP 3D DriveGuard, and the HP Panel Protection System.
Now what makes the 2140 a bit different from the competition is the 10.1 inch display. Instead of the common 1024 x 600 resolution found in nearly every other netbook, you can choose from a standard resolution display of 1024 x 576 or a high resolution display of 1366 x 768. It’s about time we have a 10 inch mini-notebook PC with a resolution OTHER than 1024 x 600. The larger resolution is sure to be a hit with mobile professionals – if not with everyone out there.
Other specs to the HP Mini 2140 include the following:
- 10.1 inch diagonal scratch resistant HP Illumi-Lite LED 16:9 display
- 92 percent of full size QWERTY keyboard
- HP DuraKeys featuring clear coat applied over notebook keyboard protecting the finish, printed letters and characters
- Range of hard drive options including optional 80 GB solid state drive
- Intel Atom processor
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Optional Bluetooth 2.0
- Built-in VGA webcam
- HP 3D DriveGuard featuring three axis digital accelerometer chip that sends signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock
- HP Panel Protection System with scratch resistant acrylic LCD cover and magnesium hinge bracket for added durability
- Three or six cell battery
If there’s a single complaint I still have with the HP Mini systems – it’s the placement of the touch-pad buttons. They’re still along the left and right side of the touch-pad – very irritating.
You’ll also be able to purchase several optional accessories for the HP Mini 2140 including an HP USB Docking Station, a USB powered HP Mobile Audio Speaker system, and an HP USB optical disk drive.
As for pricing – the starting price for the Mini 2140 is $499 but the specs are unknown for this model as of yet. (We would assume it would be for the standard resolution display. Expect to pay a premium for the high resolution display). Expect the Mini 2140 later this month. Stay tuned for pics at CES 2009.
