

I plan to blow away the default Vista installation and give XP a whirl in the near future to see if that makes a difference. Even though I have the highest spec processor (VIA 1.6Mhz) it still does struggle with Vista. If you have taken the time to read any other review, you will know that the processor is pretty average. I used the camera once or twice when phoning home while away.īluetooth works well I have used this to connect to my cell phone for internet access (Telstra Next G is such a fantastic network) I don’t know why any laptop manufacturer would consider building a machine without one. I find the webcam functional and convenient. The integrated microphone also works well for chat. This is much better than the little speakers mounted on the front of my bigger machines. The speakers set either side of the screen make watching movies a pleasure. Another point worth mentioning is the awesome sound.

I am able to carry it around in my backpack all day without feeling like I am struggling around with a laptop. The size and weight of the unit is also fantastic. The keys have a good feel and provide enough feedback for someone proficient at touch typing. The keyboard which is around 95% (google it for the exact percentage) of a regular laptop keyboard does the job very well. The screen provides a very crisp even image and is plenty bright enough for working anywhere. It is very well designed and feels good, looks good and has all the features you would look for in a mini pc. It scores 2.0 on the vista scale the limiting hardware is the processor at 2.0 followed by the graphics at 2.4
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My unit is the 1.6Ghz, 2GB RAM, 160GB 7200RPM HDD model with Bluetooth and webcam. Poor phone pic of the mininote onboard the 777 The mininote fits on the tray table very well and enables you to work quite comfortably even in cattle class. Right now I am sitting in cattle class on an Emirates 777 bound for Auckland. I am on my way back from a 4 day trip to Sydney. I have spent the last few days using nothing but a HP Mininote as my only PC. My half week affair with the HP Mininote 2133
