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HP EliteBook 2730p

EliteBook 2730p is an update to the 2710p tablet. It still has that great stainless steel look and solid design. The 2730p features Intel Core 2 Duo processors, up to 4GB of memory, up to 120GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA II hard drive and a 12.1-inch Illumi-Lite WXGA UWVA anti-glare display. A good travel companion tablet.

Lenovo ThinkPad X200

Lenovo X200 is a solid ThinkPad. It has the same plain black signature design and a solid keyboard and display. The ThinkPad X200 features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista Business, 12.1" WideView Standard WXGA display and a 80GB hard drive. It's a business focused tablet, great for note-taking though. Lenovo ThinkPad

HP Pavilion tx2500z

Pavilion tx2500z tablet features an AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology processor, up to 4GB DDR2 system memory, ATI Mobile Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics and a 12.1" WXGA touchscreen/active digitizer display. It still maintains the same solid design and features as its predecessor, the tx2000 as well.

Dell Inspiron 1545 15.6” Matte Black Laptop

Product Information

The Dell Inspiron 1545 15.6” Matte Black Laptop is a good-looking machine that is perfect for your day to day computing needs.

With an Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T4200 at its heart, the 1545 Matte Black Laptop from Dell comes preinstalled with Genuine Windows Vista (R) Premium. Its 3GB of RAM memory will allow you to multitask a variety of different software, meaning a smooth running. Large amounts of files for storage will not be a problem thanks to its 160GB hard drive. This will take care of your music files, images, movies and more.

Watching movies on the Dell 1545’s 15.6" Truelife Widescreen is easy courtesy of the built-in DVD-RW Optical Drive. Being DVD-RW it will also allow you to back up your precious media files on to disc.

Internet access in Hotspots is assured thanks to the Dell 1545 Laptop being wireless-enabled. Connectivity doesn’t stop there as this classy laptop provides you with 3 USB ports where you can attach a variety of different external devices.

More than just good looks, the Dell Inspiron 1545 15.6” Matte Black Laptop offers you a desirable spec at a price that will really appeal.

* Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T4200
* (2.0GHz, 800MHz, 1MB cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
* 3GB memory
* 160GB hard drive

* 15.6" True Life widescreen display
* Webcam
* Wireless enabled
* Up to 2 hours battery life

Packard Bell MH36-V-200 Laptop

Full specification
Benefit
Processor Type Intel Celeron Dual Core Processor T1600
Memory Size 1Gb MB
Processor speed 1.66 GHz, 667 MHz, 1MB Cache The higher the number of Megahertz (MHZ) the faster the processor should be
Hard Drive Capacity 160 GB The bigger the capacity the more you can store
DVD-RW Speed DVDRW +R9 x Enabling you to store data on DVD. The higher the number the faster the speed
Screen Size/Type 15.4"
TV-out NO Allowing you to plug your laptop into a TV to watch DVDs
Wireless Enabled YES Allows you to connect to an existing wireless network such as in a office or a wireless hot spot
No. of USB Connections 3 The more connections the computer has the more equipment you can connect to your computer e.g. a modem, printer, scanner, digital camera, PDA
Infrared Port Included NO Allowing you to connect to other devices with infrared such as an infrared enabled mobile phone
Floppy Disk Drive NO Floppy disks are 3.5" square and store a small amount of data. CDs,DVDs and memory sticks are now usually used instead

APPLE MB418B/A iMac 24" MB418B/A

* 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
* Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard - Operating system
* 4GB Memory - Run more applications
* 640GB Hard Drive - Load up on photos,videos
* 24'' Widescreen display - Vivid colours

Apple MB9179 Apple 30" Cinema Screen

Product Information

Designed to fulfil the needs of the creative professional, the superb Apple 30" Cinema HD Display provides a 2560 x 1600 resolution and produces 16.7 million colours for a picture of beautifully subtle tonality.

The high definition LCD monitor incorporates a 178 x 178° viewing angle to ensure uniform edge-to-edge colour and contrast. The 30" Cinema HD Display uses Apple's ColorSync technology to create custom colours so you can maintain consistency from screen to print.

The Apple 30" Cinema HD Display comes with a FireWire 400 hub and a USB 2.0 hub, providing two ports to connect your compatible devices, that include printers, camcorders, scanners and digital cameras.

Photographers, designers and publishing professionals will be delighted by the Apple 30" Cinema HD Display’s high definition monitor, providing plenty of screen space to display a two page spread to edit text and graphics, and images with ease.

For a spacious workspace to unleash your creativity choose the incredible Apple 30" Cinema HD Display!

* HD Flat panel display
* Stylish, elegant design
* 2560x1600 Pixel Resolution

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* USB and Firewire ports
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APPLE MB417B/A iMac 20" MB417B/A

* 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
* Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard - Operating system
* 2GB Memory - Run more applications
* 320GB Hard Drive - Load up on photos,videos
* 20'' Widescreen display - Vivid colours

PC World Recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium

AMD Phenom X4 9750 Quad-Core processor Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium 4GB Memory, 640GB Hard Drive 512MB ATI Radeon HD4850 graphics

Acer Aspire Celeron M 1.6GHz 512MB 60GB CDRW/DVD 15" XP

Acer Aspire Celeron M 1.6GHz 512MB 60GB CDRW/DVD 15" XP Details

This Acer Aspire 3690-2672 is powered by an Intel Celeron M 1.6 GHz processor and 512 MB DDR2 RAM. The 60 GB hard drive is preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and provides ample space for your digital files! Burn music CDs, manage your photo collection and watch DVDs with the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive! Download files with the built-in 5-in-1 memory card reader! Plus enjoy your favorite movies and view the Internet on the crystal clear 15-inch LCD display. Enjoy high speed 802.11b/g wireless access, explore the Internet with the 56K V.92 modem and share network resources with the 10/100 Ethernet!

Sony VAIO Centrino 1.73GHz 1GB 80GB DVDRW 15.4" WXGA XP

Manufacturer: Sony
Configration:
CN Number: CN0011179
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Dell Dimension C521 Desktop Computer

Manufacturer: DELL
Configration: Sempron 3400+ 1.80GHz/250GB/512MB
CN Number: CN0000130
Category: Computer Systems ►Desktop Computers

Dell XPS 710n Desktop Computer

Manufacturer: DELL
Configration: Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz//2GB
CN Number: CN0000085
Category: Computer Systems ►Desktop Computers

Dell XPS 210 Desktop Computer

Manufacturer: DELL
Configration: Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz/320GB/1GB
CN Number: CN0000084
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Dell XPS 410 Desktop Computer

Manufacturer: DELL
Configration: Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86GHz/500GB/2GB
CN Number: CN0000035
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Toshiba S300-EZ1511

Overview

Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.16ghz 64bit Dual Core processor,
2 GB of RAM,
120 GB of Hard Drive and
Intel Graphics Card

. Light, and multimedia savvy, its 15.4" diagonal WXGA TruBrite display adds incredible realism to movies and games. Toshiba's Express Media Player lets you watch DVDs or listen to CDs instantly, at the push of a button. The Toshiba Satellite includes a DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive. The drive is double layer for maximum storage, and supports 11 popular CD and DVD formats, including DVD-RAM, giving you the ability to use it as an optical hard drive.There's plenty of storage for all your mp3s, work, picture and video files. And managing your data is fast and easy, thanks to Toshiba's Bridge Media Adapter. Add the latest wireless technology and you have a notebook that beautifully balances power and price.

Features

• The Satellite platform offers a technology-packed affordable notebook in a compact, feature-rich design.
• Serial and PCMCIA port
• DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive
• Giga LAN
• 15.4" Diagonal Widescreen XGA TruBrite Display (1280 x 800)

Detailed Specifications

General
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Basic Edition
Processor	Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.16GHz 64-bit Processor 2.16Ghz / T3400 / 1MB L2 Cache / 667Mhz FSB
Screen	15.4" Widescreen TruBrite TFT Active matrix LCD with Built in Camera Max resolution 1280x800
Ram	2 GB DDR2 SDRAM PC2 6400 DDR2 SDRAM 800Mhz 1GB Original with 1GB upgrade free by MyShop
Hard Drive	120 GB SATA Drive 5400 Rpm Serial-ATA
Optical Drive	DVD SuperMulti (+/-R Double Layer) Supports 11 Formats
Graphics	Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Card Dynamically Allocated Shared Graphics Memory
Multimedia	Built in Stereo speakers
Communication	Serial Port, PCMCIA Card Slot, Modem, LAN and Built-in Wifi Integrated Wireless Card Integrated PCMCIA Slot Integrated Serial Port 10/100/1000 Ethernet Toshiba V.90 Modem
Dimensions (W x H x D)	362 x 267.8 x 33.5 (front) / 39.3 (rear) mm
Weight	5.94 lbs (2.72 Kgs)
Warranty	1 Year Warranty
Specifications Datasheet (pdf)

Toshiba NB100 - 13L

General
Operating System	Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 1
Processor	Intel Atom Processor N270 1.6Ghz
Screen	8.9" Widescreen TruBrite TFT Active matrix LED Max resolution 1024x600
Ram	512 MB DDR2 RAM PC2 5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667Mhz
Hard Drive	80 GB Drive S.M.A.R.T
Optical Drive	Optional External DVDRW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Dynamically Allocated Shared Graphics Memory
Multimedia	Built in Camera, Stereo speakers & 4-in-1 Card Reader Built In Camera in Bezel
Communication	LAN and Built-in Wifi Wireless 802.11BG 10/100 Ethernet
Dimensions (W x H x D)	225 x 190.5 x 29.5 (front) / 33 (rear) mm
Weight	1.05 Kgs
Warranty	6 Months MyShop supported and 1 Year International Warranty
Specifications Datasheet (pdf)

Dell Studio XPS 13

General
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
Processor	Intel Core2Duo Processor P8400 2.4 Ghz 3MB L2 Cache / 1067Mhz FSB
Screen	13.3 Inches "Edge-to-edge" Glossy 13.3 inch WXGA CCFL LCD display With Integrated Webcam
Ram	3 GB DDR3 RAM Maximum Upto 8GB DDR3
Hard Drive	320 GB SATA Drive 7200 RPM HDD
Optical Drive & Accessories	Slot Load DVDRW
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce 9500M Graphics Card 256MB Dedicated Memory
Multimedia & Security	Integrated Fingerprint Reader & Stereo Speakers 4 Watt Integrated Stereo Speakers, 2 watts per channel, 2 channels Backlit Keyboard and Touchpad Buttons
Communication	GigaLAN, Bluetooth & Built-in Wifi Dell Wireless 1515 (802.11a/g/Draft n) Integrated Bluetooth Module Wired: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet network interface adaptor
Dimensions	Width: 12.56" (319mm) Height: 0.88" (22.55mm) front / 1.35" (34.34mm) back Depth: 9.3" (236.12mm)
Weight	4.8 lbs (2.2 kg)
Warranty	1 Year Warranty
Specifications Datasheet (pdf)

Acer Aspire One - Gloss Blue

General
Operating System	DOS
Processor	Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6Ghz 512 KB L2 Cache / 533Mhz FSB
Screen	8.9" CrystalBright WSVGA Screen LED backlit display
Ram	512 MB DDR2 memory Maximum upto 1.5 GB
Hard Drive	8 GB SSD HDD
Optical Drive	None, USB2.0 Compliant external optional
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Shared Memory
Multimedia	Integrated Webcam & Stereo Speakers
Communication	LAN and Built-in Wifi Integrated Wireless LAN 802.11b/g 10/100 Ethernet
Dimensions (W x D x H)	n/a
Weight	2 lbs
Warranty	6 months Warranty
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Acer Aspire 5730 Gloss Finish

General
Operating System	DOS Any OS can be installed
Processor	Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor 2.0Ghz T3200 1Mb L2 Cache / 667Mhz FSB
Screen	15.4" CrystalBright WXGA color TFT LCD 1280 x 800
Ram	1 GB DDR2 memory Maximum upto 4 GB
Hard Drive	160 GB HDD 5400 Rpm
Optical Drive	Multifunction Super Drive Capable of reading and writing CDs and DVDs
Graphics	Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M Graphics Card Shared Memory
Multimedia	Integrated Camera & Stereo Speakers
Communication	Bluetooth, LAN and Built-in Wifi Integrated Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Integrated Bluetooth 10/100 Ethernet
Dimensions (W x D x H)	N/A
Weight	6.3 lbs
Warranty	1 Year Warranty
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Sony LifeStyle PC (P Series)

Key Specs

Processor: 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 Memory: 2GB RAM Storage: 128GB SSD Optical Drive: None Screen: 8 inches Graphics: Intel GMA 500 Weight: 1.4 pounds Dimensions (HWD): 0.8x9.7x4.7 inches Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium

Samsung NC20

Processor: 1.3GHz VIA Nano U2250 Memory: 1GB Storage: 160GB hard drive Optical Drive: None Screen: 1,280x800 LCD Graphics: VIA Chrome 9 Weight: 3.3 lbs Dimensions (HWD): 1.2x11.5x8.5 Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition

Review

Reviewed by: Denny Atkin Review Date: April 2009

Some might argue that Samsung's NC20 isn't really a netbook, with its spacious 12.1-inch screen and full-size, notebook-style keyboard. But its VIA Nano processor, long battery life, lack of an optical drive, and basic selection of ports perfectly fit the netbook mold. Whatever you call it, the NC20 does an excellent job bridging the gap between traditional netbooks and notebooks, with the price, battery life, and most of the portability of a netbook, combined with the comfort and usability of a larger ultraportable laptop. At 1.2x11.5x8.5 inches and 3.3 pounds, the NC20 lacks some of the toss-in-a-shoulder-bag convenience of the 9- and 10-inch netbooks, but it’s still extremely portable. In fact, it's only 1.2 inches wider and deeper than Samsung's 10-inch NC10 and the same thickness. The chassis of the North American model is glossy black on the outside and flat black on the inside, with chrome trim around the edges. (Overseas, the NC20 is offered in white.) The standout feature of the NC20 is its bright 12.1-inch, 1,280x800 screen. Text is crisp and is rendered at about the same size as on a 1,024x600 netbook. The extra screen resolution makes a huge difference in usability, requiring less scrolling when viewing Web sites, offering more room for toolbars when using productivity applications, and providing better compatibility with games. The panel has a glossy finish, so glare and reflections might be an issue in some lighting conditions. With its 12.1-inch screen, the NC20 straddles the line between netbooks and notebooks. Accommodating the large screen gave Samsung room to include a full-size keyboard that's extremely comfortable for touch typing. The layout is very good overall, with a couple of minor oddities: The space bar is slightly truncated to make room for the tilde key, which is dropped to its left, and the Windows logo key sits on the right side of the space bar. The 3.1-inch (diagonal measurement) touch pad is much larger than what most netbooks offer, making for comfortable, accurate pointer control. A single rocker button allows you to press on the left or the right; it's comfortable to use, but we prefer distinct left and right buttons. The rest of the specs are typical netbook fare: Windows XP Home, 1GB of RAM (though it’s expandable to 2GB, which we appreciate), a 160GB hard drive, VGA output, 802.11b/g wireless and 10/100Mbps Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, and headphone and microphone jacks. There's also a 1.3-megapixel Webcam and an SD/MultiMediaCard memory slot. What's not typical is the processor. The NC20 is the first netbook to use VIA's new 1.3GHz Nano U2250 processor. This new CPU is much more competitive, performance-wise, with the Intel Atom than the anemic VIA C7-M used in the HP 2133 Mini-Note. On most of our tests, the Nano’s performance fell squarely between the Intel Atom N270 and the newer N280 model. For instance, on Cinebench 9.5, the NC20 scored 141, compared with 134 for the N270-equipped Acer Aspire One AOD150 and 148 for the N280-equipped Asus Eee PC 1000HE. The HP 2133, which uses the older VIA C7-M processor, by comparison, scored just 23 on this test. It managed a strong Cinebench 10 score of 882. The NC20 fell a bit behind the Atom crowd on our Windows Media Encoder test, however, taking 29 minutes and 16 seconds, compared with 28:21 for the Aspire One and 22:11 for the Eee PC 1000HE. On the other hand, it left the Atom netbooks in the dust on our iTunes encoding test, finishing in 13 minutes and 58 seconds, versus 21 minutes for the Aspire One and 17:37 for the Eee PC 1000HE. In fact, this iTunes score is the best we’ve ever seen for a netbook—period. Overall, the general performance feels about the same as on the Atom notebooks we've used. There is one exception: The NC20 feels more sluggish than Atom-powered netbooks if you try to work while a background task is using 100 percent of your CPU power, because the Nano lacks the Hyper-Threading feature that helps the Atom remain responsive while multitasking. The NC20's Chrome9 graphics proved slightly faster than the Intel 945 graphics found on most netbooks. The system scored 132 on our 3DMark06 test, compared with 92 for the Intel 945-equipped Eee PC 1000HE—the fastest score among netbooks with the exception of the Asus N10Jc, which had switchable discrete graphics. That said, the 3D capabilities are still very basic, suitable for older games only. Video playback of standard-definition DVD video and high-quality YouTube clips is smooth, but the NC20 can't keep up with 720p video files. Audio clarity is very good, though volume could be a bit louder. The keyboard features an 18.5mm key pitch, identical to full-size notebooks. On our Wi-Fi video streaming test, battery life was an impressive 4 hours and 50 minutes. While that's just over an hour shy of the record-holding Asus Eee PC 1000HE, it's almost an hour longer than the other 12-inch netbook we tested, the Dell Mini 12. The North American NC20 ships with a 5,900mAH six-cell battery, offering better runtime than the 5,200mAH battery found on the overseas model. Samsung includes a three-month trial version of McAfee Security Center, the Samsung Recovery Solution backup software, and a variety of utilities for managing power settings, hotkeys, and other system settings. At this particular moment in time, the choice is between the $549 NC20 and the $399 1000HE. While we loved the 1000HE for its long battery life, excellent performance, and comfortable keyboard, it’s still limited by its 10-inch screen with 1,024x600 resolution (although it does offer two other resolutions that cheat the system a bit). We like the NC20 for its larger screen, better resolution, and still impressive performance—especially with iTunes and graphics—and battery life. The price is a sticking point, however, at $150 more than the 1000HE. Overall, its VIA Nano processor proves a worthy challenger to Intel's Atom, competition that's likely to make the netbook playing field even more interesting as 2009 progresses.

HP Mini 2140

Key Specs

Processor: 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Memory: 1GB RAM Storage: 160GB hard drive Optical Drive: None Screen: 10.1 inches Graphics: Intel GMA 945 Weight: 2.6 pounds Dimensions (HWD): 1.1x10.3x6.5 inches Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition

Review

Reviewed by: Jamie Bsales Review Date: January 2009

The HP Mini 2140 keeps everything we loved about the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC—the sturdy aluminum shell, the comfortable keyboard, the compact dimensions—and fixes its shortcomings (SuSe Linux OS, smallish screen). The result is as near a perfect netbook as current technology will allow, at a $499 price that’s right in line with lesser rivals in the class. The Airstream-esque metal skin of HP's earlier Mini 2133 and EliteBook models carries over to the Mini 2140. The casing looks and feels fantastic and makes the Mini 2140 lighter and more impervious to scratches than plastic-bodied models. Measuring 1.0x10.3x6.5 inches (HWD) and weighing 2.6 pounds, the Mini 2140 is both smaller and lighter than our other favorite 10-inch netbooks, the ASUS Eee PC 1002HA and the Samsung NC10. Port selection is typical for a netbook, with one notable addition: Along with two USB ports, Ethernet, VGA, headphone and mic jacks, and an SD slot, you also get a 54mm ExpressCard slot for a wider assortment of expansion possibilities (most notably an ExpressCard wireless-broadband card to augment the machine’s standard 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi). But the real surprise is under the lid: a roomy keyboard (for a netbook) with a perfect layout. The square, flat-top keys are just 8 percent smaller than those on a full-size notebook keyboard. More important, ancillary keys are in the expected places, and the right Enter and Shift keys seem positively huge by netbook standards, making the Mini 2140 a comfortable fit for touch typists and those with larger hands. The keys also have HP’s DuraKey coating, which the company claims makes them less prone to wear. The small 2.5x1.3-inch touch pad is typical for netbooks, though not as roomy or comfortable as the larger gesture-enabled pad found on the Eee PC 1002HA. We have mixed feelings about the Mini 2140’s 10.1-inch display. The 16:9 aspect ratio gives the panel a resolution of 1,024x576—just shy of the 1,024x600 resolution of the Eee PC 1002HA and Samsung NC10. We think those extra pixels would make a difference. When rendering smaller type, like the words in Windows dialog boxes or the application names in its All Programs list, the panel cannot produce fully black text. Instead, the letters have a bluish “halo” effect and seem less distinct and a bit hard to read. This isn't a deal breaker, but it is noticeable, especially when you view the same menus side by side with the machine's Asus and Samsung competitors. Otherwise, the LED-backlit screen is fine, producing rich colors and very good video reproduction. The Mini 2140’s audio system is also pretty good. As is typical of both budget and ultraportable machines, the speakers could use more bass and sound a bit tinny. But there’s plenty of volume, and the Mini 2140 sounds much less like a transistor radio than other budget machines we’ve tested. As for other features, HP includes a 160GB, 5,400rpm drive standard. A 160GB, 7,200rpm model is also available, and under Windows both drives come with HP’s 3D DriveGuard, an active-protection system that features an accelerometer that senses whether the machine is falling or jostling and signals the drive to park the heads to prevent head-to-platter impact (and possible data loss or head damage). It’s a feature we feel should be standard on all netbooks, since these on-the-go companions will likely see rougher handling than their desktop-replacement cousins. HP will also offer a crashproof 80GB solid-state drive (SSD) as an option; pricing is not yet set, but it’s likely to double the cost of the machine. The Mini 2140’s performance is right in line with that of other Intel Atom N270 machines we’ve tested recently. Futuremark PCMark05 failed to return a result (a problem we’ve had with other Atom netbooks), but the machine’s score of 133 on Cinebench 9.5 and 815 on Cinebench 10 are average for Windows XP-based netbooks. The Mini 2140 needed 27 minutes and 11 seconds to complete our Windows Media Encoder 9 test and 22 minutes and 35 seconds for our iTunes test. Those results are in line with others in its class, but as we’ve said before, they’re glacially slow compared with even bargain-basement traditional notebooks. The machine could not complete the Futuremark 3DMark06 graphics benchmark, but given the double-digit scores we’ve seen from other netbooks that use the same Intel 945 chipset integrated graphics, we doubt we missed much. The included three-cell battery delivered 2 hours and 13 minutes of runtime on our video-loop test, which is below average compared with other netbooks we’ve tested (some of which, admittedly, came with extended batteries). HP also offers an optional six-cell power pack, effectively doubling the machine’s AC-free abilities. And speaking of options, HP also offers a USB-powered external optical drive that shares the Mini 2140's sleek look, as well as an optional Bluetooth mouse and Bluetooth headset. You can order the Mini 2140 with Windows XP (Pro or Home), FreeDOS, SuSe Linux, or even Vista Business or Home Basic (at which point you would want to upgrade the standard 1GB of RAM to the machine’s maximum of 2GB). In the burgeoning ranks of netbook portables, each seemingly more impressive than the last, the HP Mini 2140 manages to stand out. It has a winning design and feature set, yet it doesn’t command a price premium. Price (at time of review): $499 www.hp.com

MSI Wind U100

Memory: 1GB DDR2Processor: 1.6GHz Atom N270Storage: 80GB hard driveOptical Drives: NoneDisplay: 10-inch TFTGraphics: Integrated Intel GMA X3100Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition

Review
Reviewed by: Denny Atkin Review Date: August 2008
You know a notebook has hit the sweet spot in design when it elicits jealous looks from owners of both full-size laptops and the tiny Asus Eee PC. In the new ultraportable laptop class, the MSI Wind U100 strikes the best balance yet between compact size, light weight, usability, and performance. Though it weighs just 2.3 pounds, the Wind has a keyboard that lets you touch-type at full speed, a screen that lets you view most Web pages without any side-scrolling, and a size and weight that will have you double-checking to make sure you remembered to put it in your backpack.
Powered by Intel's 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, the Wind offers better performance than the early Eee PC models and HP's nice-but-pokey 2133 Mini-Note PC. The hyper-threading processor, for instance, turned in a score of 127 in Cinebench 9.5. That's on the low end of the scale for notebooks, but dramatically better than the score of 23 turned in by the HP 2133.
The Wind includes 1GB of RAM and currently ships with Windows XP Home; the company's planning a lower-cost SUSE Linux version as well. Though you can expand the RAM to 2GB, you must remove a warranty sticker to open the case. Storage comes from an 80GB hard drive—roomy compared with the flash drives used in some compact notebooks—but as with those other systems, there's no optical drive on the Wind.
The Wind's size doesn't cramp its keyboard much. At just over 10 inches, it's about a half-inch narrower than typical laptop keyboards, but the difference is so minor that touch-typists shouldn't have any problem typing at full speed. The only issue we encountered was occasionally hitting the “/” key instead of the size-reduced “.” key when we first started using the Wind, but after a day of typing that problem went away. The keyboard doesn't feel quite as sturdy as that of the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, but its sculpted keytops are more comfortable to type on. The touchpad features a single button that you click on the left or right to simulate the appropriate button press.
The 10-inch screen, meanwhile, boasts a 1,024x600 wide-screen resolution. The Wind has basic 3D capabilities, courtesy of its Intel 945GSE chipset; you won't be playing Crysis, but the system's powerful enough to run older games with the details turned down a bit. The Sound Blaster-compatible audio is fine using the headphone jack, but the built-in speakers are poor, adding lots of distortion to the Wind's output.
Another quibble is battery life. Due to battery shortages, MSI shipped the first Wind units with a three-cell unit; a larger six-cell battery is due in August. With the three-cell unit installed, we were able to use the Wind for 2 hours and 22 minutes with Wi-Fi and power-saving enabled; the six-cell unit should almost double that time, and would push the Wind into Editor's Choice territory. (To extend the Wind's battery life, an Fn-key press can drop the CPU speed to 800MHz.)
As for connections, there are no PCMCIA or ExpressCard slots, but the Wind does sport three USB 2.0 ports, headphone and microphone jacks, an SD/SDHC slot, and a VGA connector. There's also a 10/100 network jack, as well as 802.11b/g and Bluetooth wireless.
The MSI Wind offers superb portability, but with its full-width screen, comfortable keyboard, and responsive performance, it rarely makes you feel like you're making compromises.Price (at time of review): $499

Asus Eee PC 1000H

Processor: 1.6GHz Atom N270Memory: 1GBStorage: 80GB hard driveOptical Drives: NoneScreen: 10-inch LEDGraphics: Integrated Intel 945 graphicsOperating System: Windows XP Home