Lightning Review: HP 2133 Mini-Note

The peeps at Gizmodo have handed down the verdict on the HP 2133 Mini Laptop. Click here to get the full deal.

The Price seems a bit high (for the $750 model) but it does seem to be a good fighter against the Asus Eee!

Zonbu Laptop: Good deal on Linux Laptop and Mini Desktop

As I was researching information on my Asus Eee pricing post , I came across an ad for Zonbu. I at first believed it to be another Linux distro...then I saw the add above.

$279 for a Linux laptop similar to the Asus Eee for that cheap! Whats the catch I said.

I am not sure if it is a catch, but the site keeps referring to a "no hassle maintenance package" of sorts.

The package includes back ups, updates, support, etc. for $15 / month. I hope it is not a requirement, that would definitely add to the overall cost of this thing.

Specs:

Zonbu Notebook is a 15.4" widescreen laptop with all the bells and whistles:
Processor: 1.5GHz, VIA C7-M Intel-compatible, low energy use
Display: 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1440 x 900) and VGA output
Memory: 512MB
Hard Disk local storage: 60GB (58GB for your data)
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW
Graphics: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP (64MB shared memory, 128MB maximum)
Audio: built-in speaker, microphone and headphone ports
3 USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps built-in - broadband ready
Wifi: Built-in 802.11b/g
Power Supply: 65W AC-DC Adapter, 15W average power usage
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 2h30 to 3h, depending on usage
Measurements: 14.1" x 10.7" x 1.5" (35.8cm x 27.2cm x 3.8cm)
Weight: 5.3lbs (2.4kg) )

The OS is not given a name, I assume it is proprietary to the Zonbu family of PC's.

They also offer a mini desktop for $99. Below are the specs on it.

Good things come in small boxes
Zonbu Desktop is a compact, ultra low power mini with all the bells and whistles:
Processor: 1.2GHz, VIA C7 ULV Intel-compatible, ultra-low energy use
Memory: 512 MB
Compact Flash local storage: 4GB
Graphics: VIA CX700M2 UniChrome PRO II, VGA output, supports up to 2048 x 1536 (16 million colors, 75 Hz)
Audio: built-in speaker, microphone and headphone ports
PC-compatible ports for keyboard and mouse
6 USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps built-in - broadband ready
Wifi: built-in 802.11b/g available as an option
Power Supply: 20 Watt AC-DC Adapter
Measurements: 4.875" x 2.175" x 6.675" or (124mm x 56mm x 170mm)
Weight: 2.1lbs (0.97kg)

The Everex Mini PC Looks Beautiful

This is a beautiful looking PC.

The cost is $499 and I am not sure where to buy it or how to buy it...they say they're "Out Of Stock." Whatever that means.

Click here for the homepage.

Here are the stats:

Hardware Specifications1.86GHz Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2130 (1MB L2 Cache, 1.86GHz, 533MHz), 120GB Hard Disk Drive, 512MB DDR2 667 SDRAM, DVD+/-RW, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950, Realtek ALC268 High-Definition Audio, (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port, (1) DVI-I Port, (1) S-Video Port, (1) IEEE 1394 Port, (4) USB 2.0 Ports, (1) 2-in1 Media Card Reader, (1) Headphone/Line-Out Port, (2) Microphone/Line-In Port

Additional Preinstalled and Linked SoftwareMozilla Firefox, gMail, Meebo, Skype, Wikipedia, GIMP, Blogger, YouTube, Xing Movie Player, RythemBox and OpenOffice.org 2.3 (includes WRITER, IMPRESS, DRAW, CALC, BASE)