Compare Prices : HP 2133

Review summary: Sturdy and stylish, but on the heavy side in terms of weight and price

Pros: Great keyboard ; good screen ; robust chassis

Cons: Expensive ; slightly disappointing battery life

Verdict: If you can cope with its size and the high price, this is a solid netbook

Review summary: Sturdy and stylish, but on the heavy side in terms of weight and price

Review summary: HP's 2133 Mini-Note PC was released more than eight months ago, and is now one of the older Netbooks on the market. Its style, usability and vibrant screen are still hard to beat, although it's not a great choice for beginners.

Verdict: Despite its age, the stylish brushed aluminium chassis still looks far more modern than most of its rivals. Build quality is excellent. This is also one of the few Netbooks not to have a glossy lid, so is less likely to get scratched as easily

Review summary: Inexpensive Solid construction Stylish design belies the budget price Nearly full-size keyboard Tags: Battery, Hewlett-Packard Co., Intel Corp.

Pros: Inexpensive Solid construction Stylish design belies the budget price Nearly full-size keyboard

Cons: Weak performance Unimpressive battery life Tiny touchpad Misses out on Intel's new Atom processors

Verdict: Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort and functionality we've seen in a mini-notebook, making it a favourite for on-the-go use.