FIRST LOOK: HP Mini-Note 2133, makes my leg feel like it's on fire

"Too Hot to keep working."   1 out of 6

by dayks | Posted Jul 18, 2008 3:38 PM
Pros:
Convenient in theory, nice and lite. Looks nice in the showroom.

Cons:
Too small to read, too hot, too slow and poor battery life make it an unappealing product outside the showroom.
This size NB is fine in theory but actually working with one has been a major disappointment. The first thing you notice is the excessive load time of Vista after you have put the anti virus software on. Programs load slowly as well and installing programs is painfull. Then you immediateley notice the writing is way too small and squinting at whats on the screen even in reasonable conditions becomes the norm. Put it on you lap to read and you will be in for your next surprise. This thing runs not just warmely but hot, as in it will burn you hot. Hardly designed for long and trouble free life.
Next battery life is a farce if you can get an hour out of it congrats thats better than I what I have been able to get. 40 to 50 mins seems the norm.