HP Mini 2140 PC Netbook HP’s New Atom Powered ‘Business’ Netbook

HP have officially unveiled their latest netbook in the its Mini PC
range in the form of the HP Mini 2140 PC which, according to HP's press
release, is aimed specifically at the 'on-the-go professional' and which
casts aside the previously employed VIA C7-M processor seen in its
forerunners for the somewhat obligatory Atom processor - specifically a
1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU.

The new HP Mini 2140 PC netbook sports a 10' 16:9 aspect ratio display
offering a maximum resolution of 1024 x 567 or 1,366 x 768 depending on
configuration and comes with a choice of 80GB or 160GB hard disk though
an 80GB SSD appears to be also on offer and, just as with its
predecessors, HP's press release (provided below) makes mention once
again (as it always does with its Mini PC series) of the device's
keyboard being 'a user-friendly 92 percent of full-size QWERTY keyboard'.

HP's official press release concerning its new HP Mini 2140 PC Netbook:

Building on its award-winning portfolio of Mini products, HP today
unveiled a new HP Mini designed for mobile professionals that require a
rich computing experience in a small, portable package.

The HP Mini 2140 Notebook PC features a simple, refined all-aluminum
case for a sleek yet lightweight design. Starting at 2.6 pounds, the
fully functional and durable HP Mini 2140 is an ideal companion PC for
the on-the-go professional. It features a large 10.1-inch diagonal
scratch-resistant HP Illumi-Lite LED display available in either
standard or high-definition resolutions, a user-friendly 92 percent of
full-size QWERTY keyboard, and a range of hard-drive options including
an optional high-capacity 80-gigabyte (GB) solid-state drive.

'HP continues to enhance its portfolio of Mini products to ensure we
offer customers choices that meet their personal performance and style
needs,' said Dan Forlenza, vice president, Business Notebook Global
Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP. 'The sturdy, lightweight HP
Mini 2140 integrates innovative functionality to keep on-the-move
executives connected without weighing them down.'

The HP Mini 2140 keeps mobile professionals ultra-productive by
including a small, low-power Intel Atom processor to enable the unit to
run cooler, use less power and improve battery life. It includes a suite
of wireless technologies such as integrated Wi-Fi Certified WLAN and
optional Bluetooth 2.0, allowing a variety of ways to access the
Internet for email, IM, chat and blogging. An integrated VGA webcam
allows for easy still-image capture, web-conferencing or video-enhanced
instant messaging with no additional hardware to buy or carry.

The HP Mini 2140 is also a great tool for the classroom. The suite of
wireless, multimedia and security capabilities allows students to learn
wherever they have Wi-Fi access - from the classroom, to the library, to
their homes. The HP Mini 2140 can change how students learn today and is
the practical answer to providing each student continuous access to a
notebook in one-to-one computing.

To meet the needs of both mobile professionals and students, the HP Mini
2140 underwent the HP Total Test Process, which included more than
95,000 hours of extensive testing and product validation to ensure
designs, materials and components meet the highest standards.

The product is packed with a combination of innovative features to boost
productivity and improve the overall mobile experience, including:

A large 10.1-inch diagonal LED display with 16:9 aspect ratio available
in either standard-definition (1,024 x 576) or high-definition (1,366 x
768) resolutions. User-friendly 92 percent of full size keyboard
(QWERTY) and touchpad.

HP DuraKeys, featuring a clear coating applied over the notebook
keyboard that protects the finish and printed letters and characters. HP
DuraKeys offers 50 times more resistance to visible wear than keyboards
without it.

HP 3D DriveGuard, featuring a three-axis digital accelerometer chip that
sends a signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock.

HP Panel Protection System with a scratch-resistant acrylic LCD cover
and magnesium hinge bracket for added durability in demanding
environments. Ability to view video, still-image capture, web
conferencing or video-enhanced instant messaging with no additional
hardware to buy or carry.

The integrated VGA webcam enables video and still-image capture to allow
the addition of photos and video clips to presentations, documents and
email.

Two battery solutions - three-cell for lightest-weight configurations or
six-cell lithium-ion battery for longer life.

Optional Absolute Software's Computrace, which allows IT professionals
to work with local law enforcement to track and help recover stolen or
missing computers, inventory computers district wide, and detect changes
in hardware and software.

New accessories designed for the Mini include an HP USB Docking Station,
USB-powered HP Mobile Audio Speakers and HP USB optical disk drive that
can read and write CD and DVD formats, as well as offer HP LightScribe
capability to burn content directly onto discs. A lightweight,
functional messenger bag designed specifically for the HP or a neoprene
slip case offer added protection for professionals while on the go.

Pricing and availability

The HP Mini 2140 starts at $499 and is expected to be available later
this month.