# Mini-Notebooks the New Text Book? $500 HP 2133 Mini-Note PC By Wessley Murylo | Published 2008-04-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hps-full-function-mini-notebook-affordable-computing-for-every-student References: [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/news/) Last week [HP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-pro-x360-fortis-11-g11) introduced the HP 2133, a full-function, mini-notebook designed for students with a price tag of US $500. The **[Mini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooper-dejea)-Note PC** allows students to bring it comfortably from school to home or to any place where they might continue studying. At slightly more than 2½ lbs (1.150 gr), the HP Mini is smaller and lighter than many math or science books. It includes a suite of wireless, multimedia and security capabilities and has the ability to view video, still-image capture, web conferencing or video-enhanced instant messaging with no additional hardware to buy or carry. An optional integrated VGA webcam enables video and still-image capture to allow the addition of photos and video clips to presentations, documents and email. Wireless technologies such as integrated Wi-Fi Certified WLAN and optional Bluetooth, enable students to access the Internet as well as communicate via email, IM, chat, VOIP and blogging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mini-notebooks for Students:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative mini-notebooks specifically designed for students, with features such as lightweight design, multimedia capabilities, and wireless technology. - **Portable Study Tools:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of portable study tools that combine functionality such as video viewing, image capture, web conferencing, and wireless communication. - **Digital Learning Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative digital learning accessories, such as integrated webcams, that enhance student presentations, documents, and email. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education Technology:** The education technology industry can capitalize on the demand for mini-notebooks and portable study tools by developing and marketing products tailored to student needs. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities in the market for digital learning accessories, such as integrated webcams, that enhance the functionality of portable study devices. - **Wireless Communication:** The wireless communication industry can leverage the demand for mini-notebooks and portable study tools by providing wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for seamless connectivity and communication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Education Market Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-pro-x360-fortis-11-g11.md) - [Compact Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnt-pocket-reform.md) - [Fleet Education Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynabook-e11.md) - [Hyper-Portable Micro Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-mini-laptop.md) - [High-Performance Handheld Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-micropc-2.md) - [AI-Powered Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnibook-x-ai-pc.md) - [Child-Targeted Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-studybook.md) - [Student-Focused Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptops-for-students.md) - [Classroom-Ready Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-pro-x360-fortis.md)