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We ranked the HP Mini-Note 2140 as number two on our list of Top 5 Netbooks of 2009. Targeted for the business user who prefers the advantages of a subnotebook, the Mini-Note 2140 won us over with its ingenious metal alloy chassis made of a combination of aluminum and magnesium that gives it extra rigidity and the ability to withstand the regular abuse that comes with mobile computing. It does have features that have become standard fare with netbooks – such as the Intel Atom 270 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 160 GB of disk space and a 10.1-inch display.

 

The extras that caught our attention were the spill-resistant and near-full-sized keyboard and the accelerometer feature which shuts of the hard drive during a fall to prevent damage. There’s also an ExpressCard slot that offers expansion possibilities usually found north of standard netbook fares, and an 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity.

 

The 10-inch screen on the Mini-Note 2140 is usually met with mixed reactions. Some say it is nice and large but there are those who would complain about its lack of resolution – only 1024 x 576; which requires more frequent use of the touchpad as not everything is immediately displayed on screen as they normally would in a larger screen.

 

Battery performance of the Mini-Note 2140 is an impressive 7 continuous hours. Performance-wise, it did well with running usual office applications, though you’ll have the feeling that this is not at par with full-sized business laptops. The 2140 does have a decent pair of speakers but to call it a multi-media machine would be a stretch of imagination.

 

Accommodating external devices is one area where the Mini-Note 2140 needs some improvement. Number of ports available is limited – only 2 USB ports, an SDHC flash card reader, a VGA port and an Ethernet jack.

 

SPECS	AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From HP’s website)
CPU	Intel Atom N270 Processor (1.6 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)
RAM	1GB to 2 GB
Screen Size	10.1-inch diagonal HP Illumi-Lite LED SD
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Basic up to Vista Business with Windows XP downgrade option
Battery Life	Up to 7 hours
Graphics	Mobile Intel GMA 950

 

Pros

The first thing that will catch your attention with the HP Mini-Note 2140 is the classy, brushed-up aluminum alloy for a chassis. We are sure its looks alone can drive many a businessman to snap up a purchase. The look and feel of this HP Netbook tell a lot about its sturdiness and durability. The long battery-life is also a huge advantage as is the near-full-sized keyboard.

 

Cons

There is a lack of resolution on the graphics display of this netbook. And, it is a bit pricey, too.

 

Conclusion

The HP Mini-Note 2140 is one of the best, if, not the best, netbooks for the money for 2009. People will buy it because of its aesthetics, the sturdiness of chassis and the way everything is put together. HP has got a winner in its hands.

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