Exceptional Build Quality and Keyboard, 802.11a/g/n Wireless, Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth Support, ExpressCard/54 Slot
Poor Mouse Button Location, Just Two USB Ports, More Expensive Than Comparable Netbooks
Feb 27 2009 - HP is clearly targeting the business traveller with the Mini 2140, but its features and performance make it a good choice for consumers as well. The aluminum clad system is probably the best built and most durable netbooks on the market. ...
Abstract: Chris and I have been having quite a good time tweaking our MSI Wind netbooks. Both of us have run Mac OSX and Chris, who’s been a bit more aggressive in his hacking, now has his device booting with three different operating systems. Why then, you m...
HP launched the HP Mini 1000 with an Intel Atom processor a few months back, and it was an instant hit. Now HP tries to capture the netbook market by launching a newer version called the HP Mini 2140 with a brushed metallic chassis and a faster hard d...
Abstract: Netbooks continue pouring into the market at a brisk pace, and the markets leading notebook maker—Hewlett-Packard—is making sure people know its not sitting on the sidelines. The companys new HP Mini 2140 Notebook PC, unveiled at the Consumer Electr...
Excellent build quality (BEST in class), Great keyboard (BEST in class), ExpressCard slot offers fantastic expansion possibilities, Multiple configuration options
Base configuration has lowresolution screen, Strange location for touchpad buttons, Screen is too reflective due to second glossy protective layer
The HP Mini 2140 proves HP can make a serious netbook for business professionals and students alike. Unfortunately for HP, the amazing design and solid range of features are diminished by a low-resolution screen. That said, there is a silver lining to thi...
ExpressCard and SD media reader slots. Amazing battery life. Exceptional design aesthetics. Loaded with features trickling down from higherend laptops.
Touchpad too far south; flush design means fingers keep slipping off the bottom. Sidemounted buttons still too awkward for extended use. More expensive than a netbook should be.
Edge-to-edge glass screen. Option for highest resolution on a 10-inch widescreen. Big battery option. Very good battery life from the three-cell battery. 92 percent keyboard. ExpressCard slot.
Mouse buttons are adjacent to the touchpad.
The HP Mini 2140 offers a larger screen and more advanced parts than its HP 2133 Mini-Note predecessor, while keeping the sexy design intact. But its pricier than other netbooks—for now....
Published: 2009-01-06, Author: Darren , review by: techworld.com
HP has assembled a compelling netbook package, but in the US at least, the HP Mini 2140 in its premium configuration bears a price tag that approaches what you'd expect to find on a good all-purpose machine....
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Published: 2009-01-06, Author: Ross , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: No sooner does HP announce the Mini 2140 than we get reviews from two lucky outlets who seemed to have fallen in love with the netbook. While it retains the sturdy case, ExpressCard / 54 slot, and not-quite-full-sized keyboard that reviewers loved with it...
