HP Mini 1033CL Notebook (Intel Atom Processor 1.60GHz, 10.2" LED Brightview Infinity...
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Not upstanding inexpensive, cheapI was looking ship to the netbook experience. My biggest fear was that my big hands wouldn't be clever to navigate the keyboard. That turned out not to be the problem. So what IS the problem?
This pc is pathetically lagging, it locks up frequently. I might have only 3 tabs open in Firefox and the stupid fad stops working. If it can't run a browser then what good is it?
Using the Windows programs isn't much greater. Word gives the same pathetic performance (fits and starts). Netbooks are required to be for convenience but if you can't get anything done, what's the point?
The batter life is good but nothing spectacular. This isn't a monumental issue but the fan is far too loud as well.
This machine would chase a lot of people away from a netbook. I quite should just chalk it up to typical HP quality.
More batter for the buck
Pronouncement anything on this specific Hewlett Packard HP Mini 110-1033CL was a challenge. My wife only just bought one for my Grandson from COSTCO and it appears to have more features than were available in the late. For one, it has a 160GB SATA hard drive, and for another the standard battery is a 6 apartment which lasts way longer than the smaller 3 cell. I haven't had much time to vocation with this machine but the display is fairly bright and the keyboard easy to use. My only issue was how long Microsoft plans to continue supporting Windows XP. I may diverge a start up it back in in a couple of months if HP comes out with a mini that has Windows 7 loaded, along with 4 GB of ram to make it exertion correctly. I suspect it will cost more as well.
The portability is addictive. Netbook goes everywhere.
It is calamitous to believe that HP and other netbook makers packed so many features into such a small container. This HP netbook is a little bigger than the average DVD case. It is TINY...and slim too. At 2lbs and some interchange, you can carry this thing all day long and not even notice the weight.
The features in the 1033CL link up with other netbooks on the market. The hard drive is a bit smaller than average - 60GB v/s 120GB. This prototype comes with 1GB RAM v/s 2GB RAM on most Vista-enabled netbooks. Not deal breakers by any means...but savy shoppers can get more batter for their netbook dollars.
Now, let's talk about this netbook. The keyboard is darn coming full-sized which makes touch typing possible. I crank out 80wpm on a semi-annual keyboard and can get near that speed on this netbook. There are a few compromises though. The touchpad has buttons on either side v/s on top like most netbooks and laptops. The marker keys are smaller than regular keys. There is no dedicated home key and now requires two keys be pressed (fn-fist arrow). Most people won't notice it but power users might have an big problem.
The speaker sits directly above the keyboard and sounds great! Some laptops and netbooks put the speakers under the section or in the palmrest (so your hand covers it!) but HP got it right. Volume is loud and reverberate is full. Not tinny.
The 1033CL has plenty of ports. Power, USB, headphone/mic, and Ethernet are on the fist. Another USB port and a smartcard slot are on the right. The front has buttons for power and for turning off the wireless network playing-card. (great for saving power)
Speaking of power, this netbook comes with a 3room battery. It is good for quick trips but if you want long-qualifications power, shoot for a 6 cell battery or better. The battery space is in the bottom of the unit for easy access. RAM can also be upgraded via the bottom of the unit.
The display is very crinkly. 10.2 inches sounds small but the Windows XP resolution is 1024x600 so it's bigger than expected. Pictures look great on it. The display has the a reflective coating on it (don't remember complex name).
A few minor annoyances with this netbook. The webcam requires a lot of background ridicule just to get a half-way decent picture. There is a port for an extrinsic monitor but the dongle for it wasn't included in the box. HP charges extra for it. The touchpad includes a unselfish space for scrolling. Almost too generous. About 3/4 of an inch of the touchpad is silent for scrolling down a page. Fortunately, it can be adjusted using software.
All-inclusive, the 1033CL is a fun netbook. It isn't the fastest or packed with the most features but the crisp show, the almost full-sized keyboard, and the audio make this unit stand out among competitors. I'm glad I bought it. The portability of it is just addictive. I take it to the kitchen, the bedroom, the garage, the front porch, plot and more.
Proper for some things, not for everything
In appendage to the HP, I have an Asus eee, which runs Linux and has a keyboard that's just a little too nugatory for sustained typing. The HP Mini 1033CL has a very nice keyboard and good cover resolution. I added an external optical drive and loaded MS Appointment with no problem.
However, for whatever reason, HP saw fit not to include a VGA port. Instead, there is an "expansion opening" that claims to carry VGA output (though an incoherent HP representative told me that it did not). HP does not yet double-cross a cable or adapter for this bizarre proprietary expansion slot. Thus, if you buy this cabal for its portability, hoping it will reduce your luggage on business trips, as I did, you must also confidence that your business does not require you to use your computer to project PowerPoint. Sadly, my dealing travel always requires this, and is a key reason I would sacrifice the ease of a full-sized laptop for a mini. Therefore, until such but as HP releases a proprietary connector to provide a normally-standard production dock, I will be traveling with my eee. I'd rather take the HP, but it is useless if I can't project.
Well turned out little laptop for traveling
I fianc this laptop! it's so miniature and light-weight. I just toss it in my back bundle and off I go. I also have a wireless air card which I got from AT&T, so I had get 24-7 internet anywhere. There's also many wifi hotspots nowdays to take dominance of free internet.
I'm going to Japan in a couple months. I propose to put the laptop in hibernate mode, and when I need to look up a restaurant, or seats to go, or translate something, I'll have the resource with me.
Things I didn't like about the laptop:
The laptop could use a built-in bluetooth. The laptop taskbar had a bluetooth icon, but it says it's crippled, but I might get one of those miniature blueTooth dongles that sitcks out only a few millimeters. I think HP could've put in a four more USB ports, so I carry around a USB hub just in case. Other than that, you should consider this laptop. I give it a 9.5/10 for this laptop.
HP Mini 1033CL Specs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/corroborate?docname=c01600625&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
by the way, I bought mine from adilux, he/she shipped indecorously and insured via UPS! thanks again adilux! Kudos!
