HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC - Eee PC killer?

The all new HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC or simply “HP Mini”.
Is it really a killer?
Lets check the specs:

| Operating system | Genuine Windows Vista Business Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic Genuine Windows Vista Business downgrade to Genuine Windows XP Professional Installed FreeDOS SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Operating system |
| Processor | VIA C7®-M ULV Processor (up to 1.6 GHz, 128 KB L2 cache |
| Chipset | VIA VN896NB and 8237S SB |
| Memory | DDR2 SDRAM, 667MHz, one SODIMM memory slot, supports up to 2048MB |
| Internal storage | 120/160 GB 5400 rpm SATA, 120/160 GB 7200 rpm SATA, HP 3D DriveGuard, optional 5 GB PATA Flash Module with SuSE Linux |
| Display | 6.9-inch diagonal WXGA (1280 x 76 |
| Graphics | VIA Chrome 9 |
| Audio | High Definition Audio, stero speakers, integrated stereo microphones, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in |
| Wireless support | Broadcom 802.11a/b/g, optional Bluetoothâ„¢ 2.0, HP Wireless Assistant |
| Communications | Broadcom Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100/1000) |
| Expansion slots | (1) ExpressCard/54 slot; Secure Digital (SD) slot |
| Ports and connectors | (2) USB 2.0 ports, VGA, power connector, RJ-45/Ethernet, stero headphone/line out |
| Input device | 92% full-sized keyboard, touchpad with scroll zone |
| Software | HP Backup and Recovery Manager, Roxio Creator 9, Microsoft Office Ready 2007 |
| Security | Kensington lock, Symantec Norton Internet Security |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 1.05 (at front) x 10.04 x 6.5 in /33 (at front) x 256 x 165 mm |
| Weight | Starting at 2.63 lb / 1.19 KG (weight will vary by configuration) |
| Power | 6-cell (55 WHr) or 3-cell (28 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, 65W HP SmartAC Adaptor, HP Fast Charge |
| Expansion solutions | Optical drives via External MultiBay II |
| Warranty | Limited 1-year warranty, 1-year limited warrant on primary battery |
So far so good!
I like it actually.. a “bit” better than the eee pc.
What do you think? Wana know more? Check out the nice review from notebookreview.com.
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how much does this thing cost?? is it available in davao??
check http://www.cgena.com for laptop, cellphone etc. for prices they are up to date.
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