Laptop magazine and jkOnTheRun are reporting back from their initial tests with upgrading (yes, it’s an upgrade in my opinion) from Windows Vista to XP on the HP 2133 MiniNote. Just how much evidence do OEMs need to convince them that installing the shiny Vista option is going to degrade the quality of their low-end computing product?
I run XP on the WiBrain B1H which has a lower-spec, 1.2Ghz CPU than many of the HP 2133 devices that are being tested out there and its running fine. Using the VGA cable or docking station I am happy using it as my work PC. Yes, I only do browser-based work with a little Livewriter, IM and photo editing (Paint Shop Pro) on the side but it works well. In fact, here’s a list of some of the apps I tested for my review of the WiBrain. All of these should work better than on the WiBrain. [more after the jump.]
