Comments on: EDU Discount for HP 2133 Mini-Note??? http://www.geardiary.com/2008/04/22/edu-discount-for-hp-2133-mini-note/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joel Mclaughlinhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/04/22/edu-discount-for-hp-2133-mini-note/#comment-34084 Joel Mclaughlin Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:56:08 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=6975#comment-34084 KC Kim: Bummer.....the deal is done. Wait...it's a coupon. Nebbermind.... KC Kim: Bummer…..the deal is done.

Wait…it’s a coupon. Nebbermind….

]]> By: Joel Mclaughlinhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/04/22/edu-discount-for-hp-2133-mini-note/#comment-34083 Joel Mclaughlin Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:54:15 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=6975#comment-34083 KC Kim: Thanks! I'll definitely check it out. KC Kim: Thanks! I’ll definitely check it out.

]]> By: KC Kimhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/04/22/edu-discount-for-hp-2133-mini-note/#comment-34015 KC Kim Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:59:23 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=6975#comment-34015 I just purchased the linux version with 1.2GHZ, 120gb hard, and Suse linux at buy.com. Came out to $535.99 after the 5%($15 off) discount I found on the net. http://the-mini-note.blogspot.com/2008/04/hp-2133-mini-note-for-53599-shipped.html I just purchased the linux version with 1.2GHZ, 120gb hard, and Suse linux at buy.com. Came out to $535.99 after the 5%($15 off) discount I found on the net.

http://the-mini-note.blogspot.com/2008/04/hp-2133-mini-note-for-53599-shipped.html

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/04/22/edu-discount-for-hp-2133-mini-note/#comment-33958 Mike Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:26:37 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=6975#comment-33958 Yep, I called my rep and got the same price. I expect to see some price drops in a few months though. Yep, I called my rep and got the same price. I expect to see some price drops in a few months though.

]]> By: KGhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/04/22/edu-discount-for-hp-2133-mini-note/#comment-33956 KG Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:09:52 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=6975#comment-33956 I got a chuckle when I saw the $749 mini costs $757 under my system's HP contract :) It's disappointing to see how HP dropped the ball on this rollout. I can understand initial inventory problems, but fully expected manuals and drivers to have been available on the support page at rollout. I've expended a lot of time investigating the mini as a personal machine, but I'd never have given such vaporware as much of my time in my IT position. I'd initially hoped to outfit my helpdesk with a mini per tech as field units. I was also intrigued by the 4gb mini as student loaners since too many departments have mistakenly equated $$$$ with durability in that regard. However, I've have had to cull the for Asus EEE info to get clues about imaging/deploying Windows based ssd units. It's a major disappointment that the cheapest, most durable mini gets the least promotion and support from HP. The ssd mini indicates HP took note of the of the sucess of the Asus eee, but apparently little else. Right now, minis are non buys compared to 15" laptops for as little as $430. Bulk/weight, batt life, and durability aren't important when machines are locked to desks or stored in mobile carts. And since screens can easily be folded down or back to not obstruct views, the special education feature of minis aren't special at all. I give HP kudos for the gorgeous design (minus the trackpad) but I think Dell's announced subnote will be the true "mini" to watch. Late summer will be this gadget lovers dream :) I got a chuckle when I saw the $749 mini costs $757 under my system’s HP contract :)

It’s disappointing to see how HP dropped the ball on this rollout. I can understand initial inventory problems, but fully expected manuals and drivers to have been available on the support page at rollout. I’ve expended a lot of time investigating the mini as a personal machine, but I’d never have given such vaporware as much of my time in my IT position.

I’d initially hoped to outfit my helpdesk with a mini per tech as field units. I was also intrigued by the 4gb mini as student loaners since too many departments have mistakenly equated $$$$ with durability in that regard. However, I’ve have had to cull the for Asus EEE info to get clues about imaging/deploying Windows based ssd units. It’s a major disappointment that the cheapest, most durable mini gets the least promotion and support from HP. The ssd mini indicates HP took note of the of the sucess of the Asus eee, but apparently little else.

Right now, minis are non buys compared to 15″ laptops for as little as $430. Bulk/weight, batt life, and durability aren’t important when machines are locked to desks or stored in mobile carts. And since screens can easily be folded down or back to not obstruct views, the special education feature of minis aren’t special at all.

I give HP kudos for the gorgeous design (minus the trackpad) but I think Dell’s announced subnote will be the true “mini” to watch. Late summer will be this gadget lovers dream :)

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