HP 2133 Mini-Note Review (TrustedReviews)
May 22, 2008
Andy Vandervell, of TrustedReviews, has posted a new review of the Linux powered version of the 8.9-inch HP 2133 Mini-Note, giving it a 7 out of 10. This version of the 2133 retails for between $500 and $600 USD (some places are changing the price almost weekly depending on supply).
A lot of people mention the HP 2133 Mini-Note as almost feeling like something Apple designed, and Andy commented on this, saying If the Eee PC borrows the MacBook’s iconic white finish, the Mini-Note PC feels far more like a product produced by the house that Steve Jobs built.
The biggest difference between this version of HP’s sub-notebook and the more expensive versions is the CPU, a 1.2GHz VIA CPU that Andy felt was underpowered when it came to video playback.
Read: TrustedReviews
Sony VAIO VGN-SZ691N/X - $1050 Off at Amazon
May 5, 2008
Amazon has an ultraportable 13.3-inch Sony laptop up on their “Today’s Deals” section, with quite a large one day only discount. It’s the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ691N/X (although it has been discounted this heavily in recent weeks, probably to be phased out for the Sony SZ7 series).
$1,549.99 at Amazon, which is $1,050 off (40%)
Specifications:
- 13.3-inch Display
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz)
- 2 GB RAM
- 200 GB Hard Drive
- Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- Dual-Layer DVD Writer
- Black Carbon Fiber case
This is one of the more unique laptops that weighs in at four pounds or less - it has a “hybrid” graphics system that allows you to toggle between NVidia’s GeForce Go 8400M or the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (which gives you a bit more battery life than the 8400M).
The VGN-SZ650N/C model is also discounted substantially : ($1,855.91 at Amazon $843.09 - 31% off), it comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz), 2GB Memory, 160GB HDD with ReadyDrive Hybrid System (256MB Flash RAM), and Windows Vista Business
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Availability (US)
May 3, 2008
I’m planning on buying an HP 2133 Mini-Note PC very shortly, and have been poking around the web, checking availability. The prices right now are all over the place - I’m guessing that with heavy demand and limited supply, some retailers are pricing accordingly. While I’m waiting for the Windows XP version in a few weeks (although it’s getting more and more tempting to grab one now and load XP myself), I was pleased to see that it’s in stock at some of the major US stores online :
HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX870AT) 1.6GHz, 2GB Memory, 120GB HDD, Vista
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX870AT) - NewEgg - $739.99
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX870AT) - Amazon - $779.99
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX870AT) - Buy.com - $808.99
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC (KX868AT) 1.2GHz, 1GB Memory, 120GB HDD, Linux
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX868AT) - NewEgg - $629.99
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (KX868AT) - Buy.com - $684.19
It has not shown up at any brick & mortar retailers (as far as I know).
Toshiba U405-S2824 : $799 (w/Rebates - US)
April 27, 2008
There is currently a special on the recently released Toshiba Satellite U405 - $799 after $200 in discounts/rebates.
The special is being offered by Office Depot
Specifications:
- 13.3″ Widescreen Display
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz)
- Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
- 3GB Memory
- 250GB Hard Drive
Two Day Deal on Dell XPS M1330
April 20, 2008
Dell at Home is running one heckuva two day deal (April 20 - 22) on the 13.3-inch Dell XPS M1330 through the Dell online store ($799 off the price with a lot of options):
$799 off XPS M1330 laptop. Only $1099 after instant savings (before tax, fees, shipping & handling) + Free upgrade to 2 day shipping
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300
- Midnight Blue or Tuxedo Black
- 4 GB Memory*
- 250 GB** Hard Drive
- Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam
If you know somebody that needs a non-ultraportable, i.e. the 15-inch M1530:
- $799 off XPS M1530 laptop. Only $1099 after instant savings (before tax, fees, shipping & handling) + Free upgrade to 2 day shipping
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300
- Midnight Blue or Tuxedo Black
- 4 GB Memory*
- 250 GB** Hard Drive
- Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
Lenovo Outlet Sale - X-Series ThinkPads
March 13, 2008
Lenovo is running one heckuva deal on some of their X-series ThinkPads. This includes the following:
- ThinkPad X60 Tablet
- ThinkPad X61 Tablet
- ThinkPad X61 / X61s
These are all 12.1″ non-widescreen laptops, and the cheapest prices have only the XGA (1024×768 displays).
The Site: ChannelAdvisor/LenovoOutlet
- X60 Tablets - start at $899 (Intel® Core™ Duo low voltage processor L2400 1.66GHz, 1GB Memory)
- X61 Tablets - start at $1207 (Intel® Core™ Duo low voltage processor L2400 1.66GHz, 1GB Memory, 100GB Hard Drive)
- ThinkPad X61 - start at $901 (Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 NV (2.0GHz, 2MB L2, 800MHz FSB), 1GB Memory, 80GB Hard Drive)
- ThinkPad X61s - start at $913 (Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7500 LV (1.6GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB), 1GB Meory, 80GB Hard Drive)
