with the current technology? i don't think a better replacement would come that fast.
there's a benchmark that i've read somewhere putting the new dual core atom (4 virtual cores with HT) against this N270 single core atom (2 virtual core with HT). not much performance increase with 25% less battery time. even intel admitted for people to expect that it sucks 25% more battery. and the new dual core atom losses in office benchmark.

the newer N530 uses max 2W of power. N270 uses max 2.5W. the newer Poulsbo US15W chipset (that does HD decoding on chip) doesn't support 2GB ram and is limited to PATA interface.

so something better than a magnesium alloy cased 2140 with 16:9 wider screen? could be. definitely. but not with the upcoming models that i've read about.

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?

when can we get it here?

To the Mini 2140 owners: Just asking, do u guys prefer the 2133's design over the 2140? IMO, I find the 2133 better looking...

Guys.. finally got mine today at Singapore IT Show..
Bought it for SG$799, but as I'm traveling by flight; got tax rebate of SG$37, so its SG$762..
The system came with free upgrade to 2GB of RAM and a HP slipcase..
Whats more awesome its international warranty..
buy it guys when it arrives in Malaysia.. 

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Added on March 15, 2009, 12:35 am

I'm assuming you're not sure how to change the RAM..
if yes download the >>HP Mini 2140 Maintenance Manual<<

The RAM is located under the keyboard, basically you have to remove the keyboard to access.. here's how they've done it..

Step 1: Remove 3 screws located at the battery bay. The srews are indicated with a small "keyboard icon" beside it.


Step 2: Carefully pry-out the keyboard, starting from the top. Bit by bit it will come loose..


Step 3: After the keyboard removed, HDD and RAM is visible for servicing/replacing. After replacing, just reverse back the steps.

Yeah I have... Just that I don't understand why HP has to make the design so boring... :yawn: If only they threw in the 2140's specs and the 2133's imprint design, I'd buy one.

sorry to be a little ot, but is the price much different from current retail? i'm actually thinking of buying the hp touchsmart or some sort of desktop media centre if the price is good.

as for the mininote 2140, i'm still interested but what with the rumors going around of apple actually producing their own line of netbooks, i suppose i have to to keep this purchase on hold, indefinitely.