Comments on: HP Mini Note Spotting

By: J. Angelo Racoma

J. Angelo Racoma — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:17:56 +0000

Yup. The Wind looked promising in terms of specs (i.e., Intel Atom), but when I checked the stores the other day they only had the three-cell batteries, which translated to only about 2.5 hours uptime. For me, battery life is a big thing. My old Eee 701 could run up to 3.5 hours on a single charge.

Anyway, it looks like the Acer Aspire One has been launched locally at a starting price of PhP 18,800. That could be serious competition for the Eee, the Wind and the Mini Note.

By: Acer Launces Aspire One at PhP 18,800 | The J Spot

Acer Launces Aspire One at PhP 18,800 | The J Spot — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:04:07 +0000

[...] when you thought the ultraportable market is already saturated with the entry of the HP Mini Note and the MSI Wind, here comes Asus with its Aspire One. This had been announced earlier this year, [...]

By: Arthur

Arthur — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:50:55 +0000

After seeing the MSI Wind, I’ve changed my mind. Appearance-wise HP Mini note is cooler due to its aluminum finish. The Wind looks plasticky.

By: Kimmy

Kimmy — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:53:23 +0000

the MSI wind is better IMHO

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:15:30 +0000

Most of the people who saw the 2133 liked it. One feature that they immediately notice is the rather large keyboard as compared to Asus eee. But behind my mind, wait ‘tll they see the MSI Wind hahaha.

By: betty

betty — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:35:37 +0000

I am having mine for free this July 21 for renewing my internet connection at S$59month with Starhub

By: jangelo

jangelo — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:24:58 +0000

Hi Arthur,

Yes, saw your post at TPC. I wonder if the 3-cell configuration is the default retail configuration here. Anyway, I’ve already reserved a unit, and I’m waiting for it to arrive. I’m not sure if it has the 3 or 6 cell pack, though.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:28:16 +0000

I have a demo unit here at the office, preloaded with Vista (have to check what version it is). This only has a 3-cell battery and it seems the running time is less than 2 hours.

Will have to test further.