Comments on: HP Mini 1000 Webcam vs. Mini 2140 Webcam

By: Xavier

Xavier — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:10:49 +0000

Lisa, have you tried going into the mouse/keyboard control panel? You might want to reduce the speed of the cursor. The trackpad is small, which means it will exagerate movement more than you’re used to on a full-sized notebook.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:46:11 +0000

I just purchased a HPmini and noticed the mouse pad is hyper sensative which makes the curser jump all over the place when I’m writing a word document. Is there anyway to make it less sensative or to fix this issue? Cover it? Ideas?

By: Xavier

Xavier — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:06:33 +0000

The Mini 2140 has been retired and replaced with the Mini 5000 series. I think you can still pick up a Mini 2140 from Amazon.com or eBay. Some business-oriented retailers still carry the Mini 2140 as well.

By: Jhe

Jhe — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:49:47 +0000

where would i be able to purchase one of the 2140 minis?

By: Bukola Raji

Bukola Raji — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:57:15 +0000

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By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:50:12 +0000

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By: Xavier

Xavier — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:38:53 +0000

So the Mini 2140 is less than 3 ounces heavier than the Mini 1000. The form factor is nearly identical, just slightly thicker.
I’ve been carrying the Mini 2140 in my fleece’s inside pocket all week and don’t notice the difference in weight/thickness at all.

By: Brad

Brad — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:21:21 +0000

Xavier, thank you for sparing your time to answer these questions. I have another one i hope you will answer: What is your take on the size/weight differences between these two. I owned a Mini 1000 and LOVED the size/weight. I am hoping to get a 2140, but will i *notice* a difference or do they feel the same in everyday usage?

By: Xavier

Xavier — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:58:49 +0000

There’s really no way to get a good shot of yourself on a webcam. with this small of a device if you’re sitting on a couch regardless of the opening angle.
I recommend using smaller notebooks on a stand when you record video or chat to avoid up-the-nose shots.
The Mini 2140 opens at approximately the same angle as the Mini 1000 regardless of the batter. The angle relative to the desk/surface you’re using it on is reduced when using the 6-cell battery because it tilts the keyboard forward by a few degrees.

By: summer

summer — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:19:37 +0000

I want to know the same thing, what is the maximum opening angle of hp 2140? Seems like you can’t open it too much and that would be problematic if its at your waist level for example in your lap while your sitting at the couch; the screen doesn’t seem capable of opening enough so you could view it perpendicularly in such situation?

Does the opening angle depend on whether you have 3 cell or 6cell battery?