Gadget Lust: HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

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HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
Genuine Windows Vista® Business (note) w/MS Office (Trial)
VIA C7™-M processor (1.6 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
8.9-inch diagonal, scratch-resistant, WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution)
Via Chrome 9 UMA
VGA camera included
2048MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
120GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Adapter
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
92% full-size, user-friendly QWERTY keyboard
ExpressCard/54 slot Integrated
Secure Digital Reader
Touchpad with scroll zone
6 cell Li-Ion battery
Limited 1 year standard parts and labor warranty
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I want one! Too bad this model is only available in the US for now... I hope they start selling this to the ROW soon!

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