We’ve already started to get a lot of queries confirming when the HP 2133 Mini-Note will be available in Australia. Called up HP Australia and was informed that it will be here Mid-May 2008!

For those not sure if the HP2133 MIni-Note is the right UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) for them, check out ZDNet/CNet’s review. In summary this is what they had to say about it:

Summary Review of HP 2133 Mini-Note Laptop

The good:

* Inexpensive
* Solid construction
* Stylish design belies its budget price
* Nearly full-size keyboard

The bad:

* Weak performance
* Unimpressive battery life
* Tiny touchpad
* Misses out on new Intel Atom CPUs

The bottomline:

Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort, and functionality we’ve seen in a mini-notebook, making it fast a favourite for on-the-go use.

Via ZDNet Australia

One of my favourite sites, The Gadgeteer, has managed to get their hands on the very new HP 2133 Mini-Note and boy does it look good! For me the extra HDD space, metallic finish and larger keys were major pluses over the ASUS Eee PC. Each to their own.

Follow the HP 2133 Mini-Note Review below.

Via The Gadgeteer