HP Introduces Full-function Mini-notebook PC for Education Market

To help schools offer affordable computing to every student, HP today introduced a full-function, mini-notebook PC priced starting under $500.

Designed for the education market, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is flexible enough for students to use from the classroom to the family room.

“HP listened to our needs and now is delivering a product designed by education for education,” said Chris Sieger, director of information technology for Alexandria City Public Schools in Virginia. “Teachers and technology are the two most important assets in education. HP’s announcement demonstrates that it understands what schools need from industry.”

At slightly more than two and one-half pounds, the HP Mini is smaller and lighter than many math or science books. It includes a suite of wireless,  multimedia and security capabilities to allow students to learn everywhere they go – from class to home, from field trips to vacations.

“Education shouldn’t end at the bell,” said Jeri Callaway, vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Group – Americas, HP. “HP believes providing each student with an affordable, creative multimedia tool like the HP Mini will better prepare them to live, learn and work in an information-rich society.”

Business and mobile professionals value the same mobility, usability and cost concerns of the education market. The HP Mini provides mobile professionals a sleek, lightweight device that provides access to information and the ability to collaborate with others as well as to communicate via email, instant messaging or even blogging.

The HP Mini is packed with a combination of features to boost productivity and improve the overall mobile experience, including:

• Simple, refined design and anodized aluminum shell that is sleek and sturdy yet lightweight;
• HP DuraKeys, featuring a clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard that protects the finish and printed letters and characters;
• An HP 3D DriveGuard, which sends a signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock by using a three-axis digital accelerometer chip
  Scratch-resistant display and magnesium hinge bracket
• A large 8.9-inch diagonal WXGA display, user-friendly full keyboard (QWERTY) and touchpad;
• Ability to view video, still-image capture, web conferencing or video-enhanced instant messaging with no additional hardware to buy or carry. An optional integrated VGA webcam enables video and still-image capture to allow the addition of photos and video clips to presentations, documents and email;
• Two battery solutions – three-cell for lightest-weight configurations or optional six-cell for longer battery life;
• Wireless technologies such as integrated Wi-Fi Certified WLAN and optional Bluetooth™, allowing students to access the Internet as well as communicate via email, IM, chat, VOIP and blogging. The wireless technologies also enable connections at hotspots as well as with Bluetooth devices such as printers, mice and headsets; and
• Optional Absolute Software’s Computrace allows IT professionals to work with local law enforcement to track and help recover stolen or missing computers, inventory computers district wide and detect changes in hardware and software.

DETAILED SPECS: 

Operating system
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32
Genuine Windows Vista® Business downgrade to Genuine Windows® XP Professional
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
FreeDOS
 
Processors available
VIA C7-M ULV processor (1.0 GHz, 128 KB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB)
VIA C7-M ULV processor (1.2 GHz, 128 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
VIA C7-M ULV processor (1.6 GHz, 128 KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
 
Memory
 512 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
 
Memory slots
 1 SODIMM slot
 
Storage
Hard drive
 120 GB 5400 rpm SATA
160 GB 5400 rpm SATA
120 GB 7200 rpm SATA
160 GB 7200 rpm SATA
4 GB Flash Module
 
Graphics and Input/Output devices
Display size
 8.9-inch diagonal WXGA
 
Graphics
 VIA Chrome 9
 
Integrated camera
 Optional VGA camera
 
Audio, Slots, and Ports
Ports
 Standard:
2 USB 2.0
1 microphone in
1 headphone/line-out
1 external VGA monitor
1 RJ-45
1 AC power

Slots
1 Express Card/54
1 secure digital
 
Audio
 ADI1984HD High Definition CODEC; 24-bit DAC; Integrated stereo speakers; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
 
Communication features
Network interface
 Integrated Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)
 
Wireless
 Integrated Broadcom 4311AG WiFi Adapter; Integrated Broadcom 4311BG WiFi Adapter; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology
 
Product specifications
Weight
 2.8 lb (1.27 kg)
 
Dimensions (w x d x h)
 10.04 x 6.5 x 1.05 in (255 x 165 x 27 mm)
 
What’s in the box
Battery
 3-cell (28 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion;
6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
 
Power supply
 External 65-watt Smart AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included. Total length including external AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter). HP Fast Charge Technology.
 
Manageability
Security management
 Configuration Control Hardware; Memory Change Alert; Ownership Tag; Setup Password; Power-On Password; Kensington Lock Slot
 
Service and Support
Warranty – year(s)
 HP Services includes a one-year standard parts and labor warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support (depending on model). On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available.