that's quite reasonable. considering that other netbooks are also retailing at around $450-ish.
the $499 comes with 3 cells. $529 for the 6 cells. RM1999 when it comes here?

yeah hopefully not more than rm2k.

Maybe it'll be here around mid-feb based on speculations?

if its under RM2k i guess it will sell well ... plus it looks and feel much better than the HP Mini 1000 ...

if more than 2k can consider vaioP lower spec. hehe

when can we get it here?

not here yet le

Sold my month old notebook for HP mini 1000.. almost bought it last week, but due to no stock my purchase was on hold (CNY Holidays).. Anyhow I've stumble the new HP Mini 2140 on the net and it was love at first sight. Now I'm googling everyday for HP announcement on its availability.

I have destop at both office and at home.. netbook is just nice for on the move checking mails, editing word, powerpoint and blogging.. it's handsome and not so heavy.

Is this netbook currently with like the best spec possible? eg. longest battery life, best performance, lightest for 10 inch?

Netbooks in my opinion, in general they are all the same in terms of processing power (on atom processor).. but you can look for things that can make it snappier.. such as faster HDD, bigger RAM, leaner OS, bigger battery capacity..

The HP Mini 2140 does offer all the above which I've mentioned with 7200RPM HDD, Max 2GB RAM, runs on Win XP, 3 Cell battery (3 hrs 25 mins) and 6 Cell battery (7 hrs 14mins). However it is not the lightest at 1.19 Kg, but this is due to it's chassis which is made from magnesium aluminum and aluminum hinges which in simulated test shows it will lasts for 6 years of open and closing the lid ten times a day. I think it is a fair trade off for a more robust chassis.

Besides that HP has the most comfortable keyboard with 92% from full sized and that magnesium aluminum chassis makes it look neat (just like a macbook).

Checked today on the web.. still not arrived in Malaysia T-T

can we ran java application and other programming on this 2140?

thx for sharing. i think this notebook should b okay for mobility.

If we buy it from US site, would the warranty work here? I really cant wait it to arrive in Malaysia, and I doubt it would be cheaper

if the 6-cell 2GB ram is anything under 2k, selling here it's a very good buy i think

Singapore retail price
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This post has been edited by usermail: Feb 6 2009, 01:06 AM

Where you get that retail price from? Any link?

Thanks for the info.. and here's a little bit more information on HP Mini 2140 offering in Singapore. http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2009/02/06/hp-m...-retail-stores/

Key word in the article is "with the rest of Asia getting theirs soon as well." (^-^)

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Added on February 6, 2009, 11:42 pmI'm not sure whether you're referring to Java programming or the Java runtime plugins for browsers as I'm confused with "other programming". Anyways.. I assume you meant plugins, then yes it will run, as well as flash, active x and others as this netbooks runs on Windows XP.

But for programming, I don't think suitable to use this netbook as it is meant for light work and browsing. You don't want to encounter a forced application halt message when you've already typed hundreds of programming script lines don't cha?

This post has been edited by mfa97: Feb 6 2009, 11:42 PM

someone working at HP
basically it's from their internal email

1000 - looks good, feals slightly cheap (plastic ), but works really well. Stupid design decisions (e.g. wasted USB port, proprietary video-out). Overall, OK for day-to-day surfing, still best looking among sub-RM2k netbooks & notebooks of any type IMHO.

2140 - IMHO, 2nd runner up after 1000 in terms of looks, if body is identical to 2133 then it will feel really solid, specs are a definite upgrade over the 1000 and I'm not referring to easily replaceable parts like HDD and RAM. It's got the "proper" vga out (HDMI or DVI would be better but... okla), "full" 3 USB ports, and regular backside battery instead of bottom battery.

Overall, if the price difference is only RM200 plus minus, I'd definitely go for 2140. Any more than that and I'll stick to 1000.

(I'm typing this on 1000 now btw)

any news on the availability ?