Building on its award-winning portfolio of Mini products,, HP Middle East today unveiled a new HP Mini specifically designed for mobile professionals that require a rich computing experience in a small, portable package.
The HP Mini 2140 features a refined, all-aluminum case for a sleek yet lightweight design. At 1.19 kg (1), the fully-functional and durable Mini 2140 is an ideal companion PC for the on-the-go professional.
It features a large 10.1 inch scratch-resistant HP Illumilite LED display available in standard or high-definition(2) resolutions, a user-friendly 92 percent full-size keyboard and a range of hard drive options.
“HP continues to enhance its portfolio of Mini products to ensure we offer customers choice to meet their personal performance and style needs,” said Anil Kumar, General Manager, PSG, HP Middle East. “The sturdy, lightweight HP Mini 2140 integrates innovative functionality to keep the on-the-move professionals connected without weighing them down.”
The HP Mini 2140 keeps mobile professionals ultra-productive by including a small, low-power Intel® Atom processor to enable the unit to run cooler, use less power and improve battery life. It includes a suite of wireless technologies such as integrated Wi-Fi Certified WLAN(2) and optional Bluetooth® 2.0, allowing a variety of ways to access the Internet for email, IM, chat and blogging. An integrated VGA webcam allows for easy still-image capture, web-conferencing or video-enhanced instant messaging(3) with no additional hardware to buy or carry.
The HP Mini 2140 is also a great tool for the classroom. The suite of wireless,(4) multimedia and security capabilities allows students to learn wherever they have Wi-Fi access – from the classroom, to the library, to their homes. The HP Mini 2140 can change how students learn today and is the practical answer to providing each student continuous access to a notebook in one-to-one computing.
To meet the needs of both mobile professionals and students, the HP Mini 2140 underwent the HP Total Test Process, which included more than 95,000 hours of extensive testing and product validation to ensure designs, materials and components meet the highest standards. The HP Mini 2140 has a durable, lightweight all-anodized aluminum case encompassing the top and bottom of the notebook to help protect it from the rigors of daily use.
The product is packed with a combination of innovative features to boost productivity and improve the overall mobile experience, including:
• A large 10.1-inch diagonal LED display with 16:9 aspect ratio available in either standard-definition (1,024 x 576) or high-definition (1,366 x 768) resolutions.
• User-friendly 92 percent of full size keyboard (QWERTY) and touchpad.
• HP DuraKeys, featuring a clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard that protects the finish and printed letters and characters. HP DuraKeys offers 50 times more resistance to visible wear than keyboards without it.
• HP 3D DriveGuard, featuring a three-axis digital accelerometer chip that sends a signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock.
• HP Panel Protection System with a scratch-resistant acrylic LCD cover and magnesium hinge bracket for added durability in demanding environments.
• Ability to view video, still-image capture, web conferencing or video-enhanced instant messaging with no additional hardware to buy or carry. The integrated VGA webcam enables video and still-image capture to allow the addition of photos and video clips to presentations, documents and email.(4)
• Two battery solutions – three-cell for lightest-weight configurations or six-cell lithium-ion battery for longer life.(5)
New accessories designed for the Mini include an HP USB Docking Station, USB-powered HP Mobile Audio Speakers and HP USB optical disk drive that can read and write CD and DVD formats, as well as offer HP LightScribe capability to burn content directly onto discs. A lightweight, functional messenger bag designed specifically for the HP or a neoprene slip case offer added protection for professionals while on the go.
More information on HP Mini 2140 product specifications, images and other HP mobility solutions is available in an online press kit at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press_kits/2008/mobility/index.html and at www.hp.com/personal.
Price and Availability
The HP Mini 2140 starts at AED 1,899 and is available in the Middle East now.
About HP
HP, the world’s largest technology company, provides printing and personal computing products and IT services, software and solutions that simplify the technology experience for consumers and businesses. HP completed its acquisition of EDS on Aug. 26, 2008. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.
About HP Middle East
HP is the largest technology and solutions provider in the Middle East with 1600 employees and subsidiaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Cairo, Ramallah, Oman and 2 service Joint Ventures in Kuwait and Bahrain servicing the GCC, Egypt and the Levant. HP has been present in the Middle East since 1968 and opened its first regional office in 1994. HP Middle East is the market leader for enterprise, small and medium business and consumer technology products and offers a large portfolio of solutions and services in various business domains.
