HP 2133 Mini-Note

Fri, 08/22/2008 - 23:19 — rg
HP 2133 Mini-Note

The HP 2133 Mini-Note is a full-function personal computer equipped with a VIA C7-M ULV processor that offers ultimate mobility. A durable, robust and lightweight all aluminium case make it weigh only 2.5 lbs. This netbook is designed with usability in mind and looks great.
With the large 8.9-inch WXGA display Hewlett-Packard's 2133 mini laptop is perfectly suited for doing your business on the road and staying productive. Access the Web via wireless connectivity, watch movies, listen to your favorite music or read the latest news online.
The Linux version of the HP 2133 is powered by Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 that can peacefully coexist with Windows, ships with OpenOffice.org, and has a strong focus on security.

Processor

CPU: 
VIA C7-M ULV
Clock Rate: 
1000MHz

RAM

RAM Technology: 
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed Size: 
512MB
Max. Size: 
2048MB

Storage

Hard Drive: 
120GB

Display

Screen Size: 
8.9"
Display Type: 
WXGA
Max. Resolution: 
1280x768

Appearance

Width: 
10.0"
Depth: 
6.5"
Height: 
1"
Weight: 
2.6lbs

Networking

WLAN: 
WiFi 802.11b/g
LAN: 
10/100/1000 Ethernet

Input Devices

Keyboard
Touchpad
Microphone
Video Camera

Connectivity

USB
SD Card reader
Expresscard 54 slot

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Comments

Sat, 01/31/2009 - 02:49 — Regrets (not verified)

I have had this machine for 2

I have had this machine for 2 months and have not been able to connect to the internet wirelessly. There are pages of cryptic discussion of this problem on the net....many possible fixes that recommend tinkering with things we shouldn't have to deal with. In addition, odd things happen, frequent freezes, firefox suddenly putting itself into work offline mode..... The photo browser does not detect duplicates on importing!!!!! Buggy-ness wise this is what Mac was like 10 years ago... temperamental but people loved it. Now Mac is stable. This goes backwards in time. I wish I could return this. For the time I have spent, I would have bought the smallest white macbook available and had no stress.

Sat, 02/21/2009 - 20:46 — Robert Rydberg (not verified)

Is there ANY Linux-based

Is there ANY Linux-based netbook that works? Nobody seems to be supporting whatever distro they package with the hardware. And the distro is buggy....

Having lived with Macs for 25 years, I wish Apple put out a netbook with OS X. I understand that it can be (and has been) installed in netbooks, but I just don't want to go through the aggravation.

Regards

Thu, 03/19/2009 - 00:32 — Peterthewolf (not verified)

Obviously have not been very

Obviously have not been very prepared to try much.
The HP2133 works perfectly with Ubuntu 8.10 which must be the most popular linux.

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 14:48 — Willys (not verified)

I attempted to install Ubuntu

I attempted to install Ubuntu 8.04 on my HP 2133 Mini and ran into video problems. I figured it was because the Via C7-M processor had something to do with that. From what I've researched Ubuntu doesn't work well with the via processor. If there is a work around I'd give it another try.

Mon, 04/06/2009 - 18:35 — john (not verified)

My experience is to the

My experience is to the contrary. I have owned and routinely used several netbooks with a variety of linux distributions (eg., EEEpc w/ Zandros; HP mini-note with Ubuntu), and have found them to all work flawlessly. The Asus EEEpc line was originally built around a light version of Zandros, which was very efficient and reliable. I recently replaced the Zandros distribution on my old Asus 701 with Eeebuntu (an ubuntu distribution that is customized for the Asus, and which works on other machines), and found that it works very well. Moreover, their "standard" distribution comes with the Awn task bar (an imitation of the Mac icon bar). I personally don't like the task bar and removed it (this is what attracts users to linux) and found that their custom distribution is perfectly suited to the old Asus. If all of this is too much trouble, stick with mac, which I call the "velvet cage."

Thu, 05/28/2009 - 18:12 — Anonymous (not verified)

My Mininote works perfectly

My Mininote works perfectly with Ubuntu..used 08.04/ 08.10 and now 09.04...full internet...out-of-the box...only issue is with display, cant use Compiz...no other issues so far.

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 12:48 — Niall (not verified)

Hi, I was recently got the

Hi, I was recently got the above netbook, it its very stylish and good, I am new to using Linux,

I am having trouble using the webcam, do you know how I can use it, I have searched this online and many people and sites say the same thing, Can you give me exact instructions on how to use it, or what software to use (gstreamer?)

Also whats the best way to increase my RAM

Also when I try to download Skpe, it gives give option to download deoendig on my system, I think mine is OSS, but not sure again i am new to Linux. Any Advice.

Is there any good sites where i can down load software,

All Advice appreciated

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