A number of people have been asking about the HP Mini 2140 and when it will be available in the Philippines. I initially thought it will take some time since the HP Mini 1000 is already in shelves. Looks like Complink has them on stock at a retail price of Php23,950.Â
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Intel Atom CPU N270 1.6GHz
1 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (max 2GB)
Mobile Intel GMA 950
10.1″ display
160 GB HDD 5400 rpm SATA
Broadcom WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2 USB 2.0
Integrated VGA webcam
3-cell battery
The unit weighs about 2.6 lb (1.19 kg) and runs Windows XP Home. Looks like HP realized their mistake with the HP Mini 2133 and Windows Vista. Available at CompLink since March 11 for just Php23,950. At this price point, it basically killed the old model altogether (or maybe they’ll just do a sale price on that one).
I bought my hp mini 2140 yesterday at Complink, SM North – Cyberzone (New Annex). PC live sells them too, actually this is where I got the news that it was coming, a week earlier!
Here’s my “mini” review =P
Other features:
It has spill resistant keys, The letters on the keys has a special coating that extends its clarity 10x.
What it doesn’t have:
The box has no carrying handle, no frills design. It does not come with a sleeve, no cleaning cloth.
Aside from having an atom processor and lower resolution (yes lower than 1024×600), here are some other notable difference with the 2133:
The 2140’s Camera image is much clearer (due to the software),The touch pad switch lights up when it’s disabled.
The real deal breaker (specially for people who is not used to laptops or UMPC’s)
with the 2140 is the 3 cell battery it comes with. Samsung’s NC10 is much more well rounded but samsung doesn’t sell them here.
What I really love about the mini note is it’s keyboard and solid aluminum casing.
For people more in looks doesn’t do presentations, buy the mini 1109TU (new model!). For the practical ones, get the 2140, most stores has 0 interest up to 12 months, get them while there’s still stocks left. If you’re concern is the battery, you could order a 6 cell battery from the store you bought it(Complink). It takes only 3 days. ^^
wala pa rin ba?
@John Ray Cabrera
umm the Mini Note 2140 is a business class netbook and it’s got several features that set it quite apart from the 1000 and the 2133.
@John Ray Cabrera
umm there’s a lot of minor things that make it different.
accelerometer (to prevent hard disk damage)
different touchpad
expresscard slot
and the 2140 is marketed as a business class netbook.
the only notable difference of it from the Mini 1000 is the presence the VGA port, the higher capacity drive(which of course means a lot), and an aluminum casing. however the aluminum casing is a recylced concept from Mini 2133.
i was hoping HP would overhaul another design portfolio on newer models.
or it could be that HP is following one design concept for the Mini 2100 series?
is the 6cell battery pack readily available for the Mini 2140?
No joy :-( Complink doesn’t have it in stock yet.. I called their Park Square branch today and a lady said they are just accepting pre-orders.
@Doc Harry: they even have Samsung NC110 anbd NC120 already, with NC120 to have practically 10hours of battery life.
hmmm…i’m quite satisfied with my HP Mini 1000…
i might be selling my Mini 1000 for Php18k.
damn technology. keeps on upgrading and upgrading.
shoot, complink in sm north doesn’t have it either
do you know kung san branch my stock?
that’s cheap for an HP!! 3-cell battery is a bummer though. i really can’t use those laptops that can’t last more than 5 hours.
CompLink Megamall Cyberzone doesn’t have it yet. Just asked yesterday. At that price point, I’m so buying it! Wohoo!
Sayang nga lang at 3-cell battery lang siya…
saan mga complink branch?
Hmmmmm… my Samsung NC10 still kicks this one with it’s 6-cell battery, 3 USB slots, Bluetooth, and killer looks! I wonder why Samsung doesn’t market it here. The price came out to around 25K for me coming from the US.
The 2140 has a VGA port right? if it has then this would be a better choice for me than the 1000
They’re also selling the Mininote 1109TU for Php18,990.
damn it, this is really a killing price !!! I feel pretty shitty now
is it available in all Complink branches? or just a few?
OMG! thanks Abe!
i’ve been looking around for this, muntik na ko mag settle sa mini 1000 hehe