HP 2133-KR922UT

May 14, 2009 Netbooks

The HP 2133-KR922UT is a netbook with VIA C7-M ULV processor with 400 system bus speed with 512MB DDR2 SDRAM memory. The VIA C7-M ULV (ultra-low voltage) processor has a 1.0GHz speed, 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a 128KB 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 provides low power mobile and personal electronics systems. It also 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 can reduce power consumption by as much as 50 percent while still ensuring mobile operation. It features a solid state drive, as well as a 8.9-inch WXGA display screen. The HP 2133-KR922UT measures 10.04 x 6.5 x 1.05 inch and weighs 2.63 pounds. The 3-cell lithium-ion battery on this unit has a rated charge (normal use) of 2.25 hours.

The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (model KR922UT) offers users a full-function laptop that weighs 2.63 pounds and is designed to go where you go without weighing you down, it’s perfect for young students in your home, and robust enough to handle demanding business applications for road warriors. Despite its size, 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’s powered by the VIA C7-M ULV processor, which provides a 1.0GHz clock speed and excellent power management capabilities. And because it uses solid state hard drive memory instead of a spinning hard disk drive (with 4GB of storage), the Mini-Note is optimal for weathering rough handling and sharing space in overstuffed bags. Other features include 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/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 SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 operating system. This model of the HP Mini-Note offers 4GB of solid-state flash memory (NAND) storage, which is compatible for use by students and those who want to use the Mini-Note primarily as an email and web surfing device. Flash memory provides a quick boot-up and access to applications and with no moving parts (data is written to stationary flash memory instead of a spinning hard disk), the risk of hardware problems with the hard disk when on the move is lower. It’s a feature for a travel notebook where knocks and sudden movements are par for the course. The netbook also features 512 MB of installed RAM (1 x 512MB, PC2-5300) that offers 667MHz speed. This notebook has a maximum capacity of 2GB of RAM. 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 protect 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 crisp sound via the internal 2-watt stereo speakers. This netbook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that’s compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks, as well as 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, and utilizes the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 operating system. It comes with the OpenOffice suite of office applications, Evolution Email, Evince Document Viewer, OpenOffice Draw, F-Spot Photo Browser, Gnome CD/DVD Creator, Helix Banshee Music Player, Real Player 10 media player, Firefox web browser, Gaim Instant Messenger, Gnome FTP file transfer, and Liferea RSS feed reader. The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (model KR922UT), rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.