http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 6:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/-Atom/Isaiah CPU
-XP
-Bigger Screen/Smaller Speakers (would be nice)
-3g/EVDO (would be nice)

Love
-Form Factor
-Keyboard
-Screen]]>May 2nd 2008 6:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/04/03/idf_inside_silverthorne/]]>May 2nd 2008 7:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/Diamonville...meant for portable laptops etc
in any case....since the Asus is planning to put the Atom chip into the eee..why cant HP?]]>May 2nd 2008 7:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 3rd 2008 9:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/

OK, seriously, though... I'd like to see the following changes/additions - and I realize that while some of these things should absolutely be standard, others could simply be options (but should definitely be available):

1.) An Intel Atom processor
2.) Cooler operating temperatures without it sounding like a jet fighter taking off
3.) 4GB RAM capacity
4.) Better integrated graphics
5.) Add WiFi b/g/n, not just b/g
6.) Backlight the keyboard (And why not? My cell phone has it; other laptops and UMPC's have it. Why not this unit? And no, it's not about battery life - we're way past that. If that were an issue, no mobile device would have it, and the batteries running those have much less capacity. So there's no reason for this unit not to).

7.) Integrate WWAN (GSM please, not CDMA. I want to deal with SIM cards and I want it unlocked so I can use it with any GSM carrier in the States or overseas - not just AT&T).
8.) Integrate GPS (SiRFstar III / Prima or MTK Chipsets)

9.) 1mp video camera (VGA is old), and make it swivel (I don't want to have to adjust the whole screen or ruin its angle just to get the camera at a proper angle).
10.) An HDCP-enabled HDMI port (again, VGA is old)
11.) Add a third USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port and make all the ports powered - not just one.
12.) Maybe a Firewire port (wouldn't take up much space and would lend even more flexibility).

13.) The indicator lights need to be completely re-worked. First of all, why on earth is the battery light located on the right outer-side of the computer, and the HDD light on the front edge? That makes no sense.

Considering the current specs of this system, along with the additions I mentioned above, this Mini-Note should have six indicator lights (all with their appropriate icon shapes for easy recognition):

- Battery (Green, orange, or red based on status)
- HDD (White)
- WiFi (Green)
- BT (Blue)
- WWAN (Purple)
- GPS (Gold)

The only one of the above lights that should ever flicker at all, should be the HDD light, but all the rest should just glow steady when in operation, so they don't serve as a distraction. The different colors (along with the icon shapes) would aid in acknowledging activity and status.

And they should all be placed side by side in one location so they can actually be seen, easily, and all at once (not in weird locations like on the side of the computer, and so forth). Place these indicator lights on the inside on the computer, side by side, just below the screen.

14.) Place the power and wireless switches on the inside, above the keyboard where they're safe and won't get accidentally bumped (e.g.: while in a bag, etc.).

15.) Keep the trackpad (and the button to turn it on and off), but place the mouse buttons below the trackpad - not on either side of it. Yes, this will increase the depth of the computer, but so what? It's already so small to begin with - another half an inch isn't going to bother anyone.

Then add in a Trackpoint as well.

Trackpads are great for speed and scrolling, but Trackpoints are best for precision, and when you're working with such a small screen, precision is paramount. So I'd like to see both pad and point integrated simultaneously (not just one or the other).

16.) Put in a Multi-card slot, not just an SD slot.


OK, so that's a lot. But those are the changes/additions/options I'd like to see. And yes, it would increase the price. But so what? Especially when considering that some of those things could and would be options. After all, what we choose to spend is up to each of us as individuals and I want a portable system like this that's decked out with all of the above.

These things would fly off the shelves if they offered all that.]]>May 3rd 2008 8:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 6th 2008 8:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 11:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 3rd 2008 3:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
What? They think they're iPhones?]]>May 3rd 2008 9:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
Add XP

Loose the rounded corners

Larger HDD

Make the trackpad more centered
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Max out on RAM.]]>May 2nd 2008 6:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/- Allow customization at order time (like add Bluetooth to the $550 version, replace 6-cell battery with 3-cell battery for the $750 version)
- Switch to Intel processor]]>May 2nd 2008 6:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 7:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
Are u daft!? it runs on a Via processor which is why everyone wanted them to switch to intel. get ur facts straight]]>May 2nd 2008 11:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/its a spin off of intel .. you get your facts strate!
p.s i wwlod give it a core 2 duo out of a air and id fix the crappy trake pad ... my i book kiks this things but!!]]>May 6th 2008 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/It was founded by a guy who _left_ Intel. You get your facts and your spelling straight.]]>May 6th 2008 8:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 6:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 10:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
Allow for XP option.

Allow for Large storage Linux option

Remove reflective display

Increase screen.

Move speakers below screen near HP logo.]]>May 2nd 2008 6:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 3rd 2008 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
Form factor
Case shape
Weight

I would change

Wider screen with no speakers
Beefier CPU (Dothan/Atom/Core Solo ULV)
Beffier Graphics (GMA950/X3100)
Docking connector for a decent slim docking station with options for an extra battery, ultra slim DVD-RW and additional USB ports.

Otherwise, HP has a hit with the design, I'm an Apple guy mostly but I'd definitely get a Mininote for business if they address those issues, oh, and no Vista, keep it with XP.]]>May 2nd 2008 6:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 3rd 2008 1:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
I'd create a more expensive version with a core 2 duo ULV while keeping the VIA in the cheaper ones. Then, I'd expand the screen real estate and add wimax to all of them. That's about it]]>May 2nd 2008 6:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 6:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 7:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 6:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 9:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 3rd 2008 12:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/Playing 720p dl vids. Verdict: Pass.
Editing a 480p vid in Premier Pro. Verdict: Epic Fail]]>May 3rd 2008 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
Heck, a tiny bit of polish on their Linux package would be nice -- I like debian systems, but just updating to the latest version of SuSE fixes a lot of problems.

Hardware wise, I love the resolution, but maybe have an option to skip the reflective protector on the screen and let the screen go back further for lap use.]]>May 2nd 2008 6:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 6:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 6:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 7:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 7:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
*vista comes pretty close]]>May 2nd 2008 10:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/May 2nd 2008 11:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
1. The thing gets incredibly hot after a short period of time. I'd up the fan speed dramatically. It's just unpleasant to type on something that is burning hot.

2. I'd lower the native screen resolution to 1024 x 600 or 1024 x 768 or something. The native res is way too high for an 8.9" screen. It's blinding.

3. The 6-cell battery (pretty much a must) gives the system an odd slope which makes it hard to type on.

4. We know HP is coming out with an XP system; that's good b/c Vista is way too heavy of an OS for this thing.

5. Give users a better Linux option than SUSE and/or support Ubuntu with drivers. Yes, there are complicated driver hacks out there, but this should be made easy.

6. The processor is really slow.

7. The touchpad is awkward.


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Use a faster processor (I don't care what type), fix the heating issues and I'm sold.]]>May 2nd 2008 11:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/how-would-you-change-hps-2133-mini-note-pc/
Back to the drawing board.]]>May 3rd 2008 1:46AM