There’s some leaked images and numbers on a supposedly new UMPC from HP. The HP Compaq 2133 is small, lightweight and carries a Linux flavor. I say it’s a sweet cross between a MacBook Air and an Asus Eee PC.
Pictures taken from Engadget:
Since it has a smaller form factor, the display size is 8.9-inch (1366×766 WXGA). It weighs only 1.13kg (around 2.5lbs) compared to the MacBook Air which is 3lbs and the Asus Eee PC which is 2lbs.
It carries an ExpressCard slot for a 3G modem, Wireless LAN, a built-in webcam, standard LAN ports and an option for SSD drive. It comes with Linux pre-installed or you can also have Windows Vista. Not bad at all. There’s no pricing mentioned or even processor speeds but if HP can slap it with an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz or higher, I’m sold.
Hmm… if this will be priced closer to Eee, then I can say it already “worth the wait”.
Any idea as to what flavor of Linux is pre-installed?
I would be thrilled if it has the Ubuntu Gutsy with Compiz Fusion enabled.
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any idea on the price? :)
Twitter: kzapkzap
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Seems the market is headed this way, combining light weight laptops, linux, and good specs. Now if only they can design a high end video card to fit in one of these. Crysis on eeePC anyone?
Haha, yeah, Crysis on Eee and Linux!
Yep, GNU/Linux is gaining grounds in the Desktop arena, Microsoft will be hurt this year because of GNU/Linux coming to desktops and laptops, with (X/K)Ubuntu leading the way.
That’s a huge plus to the FLOSS Community.
At least we finally hit the giant ;)
nice! hmmm rough estimate how much device would cost?
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Twitter: ricoz
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With core2duo plus 2gb ram and sub 40k price, I’ll buy one right this instant
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Please let this be close to the Eee’s price. I swear I’ll ditch my Eee for this.
i don’t think that it will be close to eee’s price ade
check this:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/20/hps-umpc-2133-to-cost-630-when-shipping-in-april/
[...] HP 2133 mini-notebook PC announced last February this year is now out and on sale.. Units went out today in [...]
Need to KNOW the price!!!
Can’t sleep at night, “WHAT’S THE PRICE?!”.
http://pccorner.com.ph/products.do?action=showproductdetail&categoryid=0&productid=4341
summary:
Linux OS, 1.0GHz Processor, 1.0Gb RAM, 120Gb HDD – PhP 24,950.00
Windows® Vistaâ„¢ Basic OS, 1.2Ghz Processor, 2.0Gb RAM, 120Gb HDD – PhP 29,950.00
Windows® Vistaâ„¢ Business OS, 1.6GHz Processor, 2.0 Gb RAM, 160Gb HDD (7200 RPM) – PhP 34,950.00
PhP 24,999.00