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Review summary: HP's Mini-Note 2133 was one of the first and most interesting netbooks to be released. HP has made it clear that the device was originally intended for the education market, but it's timing and price point made it an ideal counterpoint to the other ...

Review summary: But while the 2133's specifications more than stood up to the 7-inch screen and crowded keyboard of the pioneering Asus Eee PC 4G, it was saddled with a sluggish VIA C-7 processor and marketed mostly as a backpack buddy for students in grades K ...

Verdict: But now HP has gotten around to getting specific: The 10.1-inch-screened Mini 2140 is the company's first netbook aimed specifically at mobile professionals. Externally, this means an aluminum rather than plastic case — plain silver-gray, without the ...

Review summary: A good update maintains the cool looks and great keyboard, but we expected more for the money.

Verdict: So where does the HP Mini 2140 sit in the netbook hall of fame? Well, pretty close to the top as it happens. We love the keyboard, its lightweight nature and robust design. It is, however, a little on the pricey side compared to the competition. Both ...

Review summary: Hewlett Packard throws out the VIA processor and puts in an Atom in the 2140, but keeps the excellent keyboard from the 2133.

Pros: Solid Build Quality, Good Battery Life, Excellent Keyboard

Cons: Non-standard screen resolution, A bit heavy

Verdict: Thanks to the large keyboard, the trackpad buttons have been placed on either side of the trackpad instead of below it, which may take some time getting used to. The Mini 2140 feels very solid and durable in its metal casing, but the metal ...

Pros: 5400rpm hard drive, 2GB RAM, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, small

Cons: Uncomfortable touchpad, status LEDs are too bright, vertical viewing angles aren't wide enough

Verdict: If you need a netbook that's almost as fully featured as a regular notebook, the HP Mini 2140 is hard to ignore. It's aimed at business users, but at $1099 it's the perfect ultraportable netbook for anyone who wants faster networking features, a ...