HP 2133-FT268UA

May 14, 2009 Netbooks

The HP 2133-FT268UA is a 8.9 inch diagonal WSVGA display 1024 x 600 resolution netbook with 1.2 Ghz VIA C7 -M ULV Processor with 128KB L2 Cache and 2048MB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm). It has a storage capacity of 120GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), VIA Chrome 9 UMA, 802.11b/g WLAN and supports Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic. The HP 2133-FT268UA measures 10.04″ (L) x 6.5″ (D) x 1.05″ (min H) inch and weighs approximately 2.63 lbs.

The HP 2133 Mini Note PC (model FT268UA) offers a full-function laptop that weighs 2.8 pounds and is designed with portability and connectivity in mind. It is can be used by students, in the home, and can also handle demanding business applications for road warriors. It features an 8.9-inch scratch-resistant display with a WXGA resolution and a nearly full-size keyboard (92 percent). A durable all-aluminum case encompasses the top and bottom of the notebook, while an internal magnesium alloy support structure helps protect sensitive components from damage. It is powered by the VIA C7-M ULV processor, which provides a 1.2 GHz clock speed and power management capabilities. Other features include a 120 GB hard disk drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximum), tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), lightning quick Gigabit Ethernet, VGA webcam built into the screen’s bezel for video chats, and up to 2.25 hours of battery life. This model comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. The VIA C7-M ULV (ultra-low voltage) processor has a 1.2 GHz speed, 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a 128 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance). Operating at an average power of less than 1W, the VIA C7-M ULV processor features VIA PowerSaver technology that reduces power consumption by adjusting the frequency and the voltage of the VIA C7-M ULV processor as the system requires. This technology reduces power consumption by as much as 50 percent while still ensuring mobile operation. The 120 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers room to hold a digital audio library of over 20,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also provides high speed transfer of data akin to Firewire and USB 2.0. It also includes HP’s 3D DriveGuard, which sends a signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock by using a three-axis digital accelerometer chip. The 2 GB of installed RAM (1 x 1024 MB, PC2-5300) maximizes the capacity for this netbook, and it offers a 667 MHz speed. The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC does not include an integrated optical drive, but HP offers optional drives that connect to the Mini-Note using the optional HP External MultiBay II. The spill-resistant keyboard is 92 percent of full size, 101/102-key compatible with isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, both left and right control and alt keys, 12 function keys, and hotkey combinations for audio volume, power conservation, brightness, and other features. It also features HP DuraKeys, which have a clear coating applied over the keyboard to protects the finish and printed letters and characters. The touchpad includes a scroll zone and two soft-touch buttons. The 8.9-inch display has a 1280 x 768-pixel resolution, for native 720p high-resolution clarity, and the Mini-Note includes a VGA output for connecting to an external monitor or projector. Video is powered by the integrated Via Chrome 9 video/graphics card, and it includes an integrated high-definition audio card for sound via the internal 2-watt stereo speakers. This notebook has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), with throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g). It’s compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range). It also has wired connectivity via the Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000). The Mini-Note also includes ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), a Secure Digital memory card slot for downloading pictures and videos from digital camera, or filling up a card for an MP3 player, Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) operating system with Windows Media Center capabilities for turning the PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Norton Internet Security, MS Live Messenger, Adobe Flash Player, Roxio Creator Basic, Intervideo WinDVD, HP Backup and Recovery Manager. This model is powered by 3-cell high capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which can provide up to 2.25 hours of battery life. The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (model FT268UA) comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.