hp mini 2140 HD + linux mint : finally a great netbook - why the freak is HP making it so hard to get one
09 Sep 2009
just got a hp mini 2140 HD netbook
finally a great netbook with high-res (1366 x 768) HD display, 6 cell battery, linux, great keyboard, and metal/brushed aluminium case
for whatever reason HP AU has made is almost impossible to get one of these. all agents and hp call centre people I spoke to said only the low res (SD) model was available and that the HD “might” be available in a few months
thanks for unwoken for the whirlpool forums for forwarding me the details of the only p au staff who is willing sell me one of these - from searches and forum posting there s so much demand for this model - can’t see why hp is hiding them
the ordered model came with novell/suse linux - but if you want a great netbook - just grab the latest linux mint and everything with work perfect
HP USA seems to have discontinued the 2140 in favour of the 5150 - but the 2 can’t compare
also refer http://youtube.com/watch?v=xX2kC13Lf7g
quick summary
pro
- best netbook going around
- great keyboard
- great build quality
- come with linux - if you ask
con
- impossible to get the HD model in AUS
- those bloody LED lights at the front are way to bright
if your lucky still might be able to get one from the US via www.priceusa.com.au
