HP 2133 Mini-Note Quick Review (Geek.com)

Sal Cangeloso over at Geek.com has posted a quick review of the HP 2133 Mini-Note. The topic of why Ultra Mobile PCs (UMPCs) never took off in the numbers and speed in which the netbook / sub-notebook has been debated quite often, in many forums. … Read more

Sharp Willcom D4 – Hands On (Akihabara)

Although it’s a bit pricier than most of the so-called netbooks or sub-notebooks (around $1300 USD), it’s been an eagerly watched ultraportable, and Akihabara News has received a major scoop – they have one of the first, if not the first, hands-on previews/reviews of the … Read more

First Intel Centrino Atom Device – June 2008

The first of the ultra-small computers based on Intel’s Centrino Atom platform is scheduled to arrive in June of 2008. The 5-inch Sharp Willcom D4, which functions as a cell phone, in addition to being a touchscreen/Tablet convertible with a 64-key sliding keyboard, was announced … Read more

Asus Eee PC 900 Unboxing (XEPC)

XEPC.org has added a large number of pictures of their unboxing of the Asus Eee PC 900, Asus’ 8.9-inch update of the Asus Eee PC “netbook” or low-cost/budget laptop. As you can see, it’s basically a larger version of the Eee PC and comes in … Read more

HP 2133 Mini-Note, Dell Discussion

This week’s MobileTechRoundup features a discussion about the HP 2133 Mini-Note as well as Dell jumping into the low-cost subnotebook arena. Also, James Kendrick is calling the 2133 the “perfect writer’s notebook” saying: The keyboard is great for lots of typing with it’s near full … Read more