This is a first HP Netbook to incorporate the Intel Atom N270 processor. Running at 1.6Ghz it makes light work of most office productivity tasks and web surfing. We found that it struggled a little when watching full screen video but considering the size of the device and its low price tag, it was a shortcoming we were willing to forgive.
While we had no problem with the physical size of the screen, the resolution was another matter. The maximum resolution available is only 1024 x576 which is extremely restrictive. It turns what could have been a highly enjoyable experience with the 2140 into a losing battle for screen real estate. Trying to read emails and surf websites feels cramped. That being said, the screen itself is exceptional. The LED display allows for bright, crisp images and accurate colour reproduction. It is quite reflective though, making it a little less impressive under fluorescent office lights but that has become the norm in notebook monitors these days.
When it comes to design, this is one of the best Netbooks on the market. It not only has an attractive look but it is also extremely well built and solid as a rock. Its 10inch screen is encased in a thick brushed metal lid with rounded edges. The keyboard is much larger than most Netbooks and is comfortable and responsive. The offset of having such a large keyboard is that the touchpad is a little too small and has the left and right buttons either side of it rather than below so you may need to use an external mouse.
