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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 195 reviews of HP Mini 2140 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 23453 other Netbooks (Mini-laptops) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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mobiletechreview.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: caters to those who want little compromise in a tiny package, but at a higher price ($899 to $1,199). The HP Mini 2140 sits in between: it's closer to budget netbooks in size and price but adds key features like an aluminum casing for rigidity and ...
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notebookcheck.net
Editors' rating: 88
Summary: The target group using their netbooks indoors with shaded ambient light exclusively is obviously big enough for manufacturers to still use reflecting displays in ultra-mobile devices
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wired.co.uk
Editors' rating: 70
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: The HP Mini 2140 netbook improves on the earlier Mini 2133, but it retains its predecessor's awkward mouse buttons.
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smarthouse.com.au
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
The Frequent Flier notebook computer
If you spend a lot of time on the road, size and weight are the two most critical factors in choosing a new notebook computer--even if it means sacrificing a little on performance and features. The smallest and lightest notebooks, ultraportables, weigh less than four pounds and are no thicker than a spiral-bound notebook.
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Microsoft Windows 7 system requirements
Ready for Windows 7?
If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
- -1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- -1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- -16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- -DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
- -Internet access (fees may apply)
- -Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
- -For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
- -Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
- -HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
- -DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
- -BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
- -BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
- -Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
- -Music and sound require audio output
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Home user laptop computer
Home users are increasingly turning to notebook computers as their primary PCs, as they like that laptops can offer similar performance and features to those of a desktop PC, and can be easily moved from room to room. Though of course almost any notebook computer will do for typical home use, there are two types of laptops most suitable for home users: mid-size notebooks, which tend to be budget-friendly, and desktop replacements, which are usually packed with features.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
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Laptop computer memory size
To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.
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CNET product brief
Description: This configuration of the HP Mini 2140 is a 2.6-pound, energy efficient notebook computer.Compared to other highly portable netbooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $520.The 10.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1024 x 576, which is somewhat lower than most laptops.Built around the Intel Atom processor.This notebook includes a 160GB hard disk and 2 GB of memory.
Pros: The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.The EPA has classified this notebook as Energy Star compliant because it has built-in power management features.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.
Cons: Has only a 160GB hard drive.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average netbook on the market today.The poor battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more frequently than other laptops in its class.This notebook's Intel GMA 950 graphics chip uses system RAM, which sometimes results in slower performance.
Suitability: A energy efficient netbook, suited for web-based computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this netbook has great features for the money.Generally, not targeted at the gaming crowd, this computer will likely fulfill more modest notebook needs.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, smartphone or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
Where to buy
HP Mini 2140 (Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition):
$476.00 - $529.99
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