HP is now selling 6-cell batteries for the HP Mini-Note. And while I reported a few days ago that HP would be charging $191 for a 6-cell and $207.10 for a 3-cell battery, it looks like you can pick up a 6-cell battery today for the low, low price of $129. Yeah, that still seems […]
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HP accepting preorders on overpriced Mini-Note batteries
Want a spare battery for your HP Mini-Note? You’d better have $200 or so to spare, because HP is charging $191 for a spare/replacement 6-cell 55Wh battery. Yep, a single battery will cost you almost 2/5ths the price of the cheapest Mini-Note laptop.But wait, there’s more. The 3-cell 28Wh battery actually costs more, with ridiculous […]
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HP posts more Windows XP drivers online
A few days ago HP started posting Windows XP drivers and software for the Mini-Note on the company’s web site. But there were a few things missing, most notably the audio driver. Sure, you could configure Windows XP to use the Windows Vista driver with a little tweaking, but it’s not a perfect fit.But now […]
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HP releases official Windows XP drivers for the Mini-Note
HP has finally gotten around to posting Windows XP drivers and support software on its web site. I know I wasn’t the only person to install XP within hours of unboxing the Mini-Note. But now you don’t have to rummage around to find drivers that work properly.Honestly, the only problem I’ve noticed is that I […]
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Install Windows XP on a netbook (USB stick method)
Update: Before you try all of this, you may want to try using WinToFlash, a utility designed to create a bootable Windows flash drive for Windows XP/Vista/7/Server. If this works for you, you can skip the section on preparing a flash drive and jump straight to the installation instructions. Also, keep in mind, these notes were […]
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First look at SUSE on the HP Mini-Note
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKDksIXXDlQ After using SUSE on the HP Mini-Note for much of the afternoon, I’m convinced that the operating system provides pretty much everything most people will need in a laptop experience. I was able to configure and setup my system in about 15 minutes, and get online in just a few more. The computer does […]
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Unboxing the HP 2133 Mini-Note
My HP 2133 Mini-Note has arrived. The battery is charging up and I’m getting ready to put it through the paces. But in the meantime, I thought I’d share this little unboxing video with y’all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n_RqavJHzA Sorry, no cat interruptions this time. But she did discover the box that fell onto the floor and has […]
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What does the future hold for the HP Mini-Note?
Right now you can pick up an HP Mini-Note in one of 5 configurations. But pretty soon the company will let you mix and match components. Want a 4GB SSD and 2GB of RAM, or a 120GB hard drive and 512MB of RAM? Well, then you’re probably a bit crazy, but you’ll be able to […]
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Report: Windows XP runs (almost) perfectly on the HP 2133 Mini-Note
Good news for anyone who was planning on buying a Linux version of the HP 2133 Mini-Note and installing their own operating system instead of paying a few extra bucks to get a Windows Vista version. Notebook Review forum member jckaylis says he was able to install Windows XP and almost everything worked right away. […]
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Eee PC 900 to be available in the US on May 12th for $549
Asus has finally announced the US release date and pricing for the Eee PC 900. It should be available in the US on May 12th, and the computer will cost $549, which is almost $100 cheaper than the European version, as expected, but a bit more pricier than the version available in Hong Kong. At […]
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HP 2133 Mini-Note Linux version might not be such a great deal
The HP 2133 Mini-Note comes in a variety of configurations, but the cheapest version running Windows Vista starts at $599, while you can pick up a version running OpenSUSE Linux for $499 or $549. But to date, every review I’ve seen on the web has looked at the Vista unit.I ordered an OpenSUSE model which […]
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HP 2133 Mini-Note unboxing photos start to appear
I’m still waiting (im)patiently for my HP 2133 Mini-Note to arrive. But as reported, some folks are already getting theirs from friendly UPS delivery people. Engadget got their hands on what seem to be the first unboxing photos to make the rounds. You can check out a complete gallery over at their site. But ther’s […]