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HP UMPC 2133: Now that’s an ultraportable!

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:

HP 2133 HP 2133

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.

Abe Olandres

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14 Comments

JC John SESE Cuneta says:

17 years ago

Hmm… if this will be priced closer to Eee, then I can say it already “worth the wait”.
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Lyle, RN says:

17 years ago

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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BrianB says:

17 years ago

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/02/20/ultraportables-finding-one-that-fits-your-personality/

cross-section of society via ultraportables.
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karla says:

17 years ago

any idea on the price? :)
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Andre says:

17 years ago

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?
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JC John SESE Cuneta says:

17 years ago

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 ;)
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otoyreyes says:

17 years ago

nice! hmmm rough estimate how much device would cost?

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http://clickdavao.com/realestate/nle_december2007.html
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Rico Zuniga says:

17 years ago

With core2duo plus 2gb ram and sub 40k price, I’ll buy one right this instant
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chinesemafia says:

17 years ago

Happy Birthday Yuga!
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Ade says:

17 years ago

Please let this be close to the Eee’s price. I swear I’ll ditch my Eee for this.
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karla says:

17 years ago

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/
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Eephraim says:

17 years ago

Need to KNOW the price!!!

Can’t sleep at night, “WHAT’S THE PRICE?!”.
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ianx says:

16 years ago

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

WindowsÂ® Vistaâ„¢ Basic OS, 1.2Ghz Processor, 2.0Gb RAM, 120Gb HDD – PhP 29,950.00

WindowsÂ® Vistaâ„¢ Business OS, 1.6GHz Processor, 2.0 Gb RAM, 160Gb HDD (7200 RPM) – PhP 34,950.00

PhP 24,999.00
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