For over a day, gadget fiends have picking apart the internets in hopes of getting the goods on the HP 2133 sub-sub-notebook (me included).

Now comes this juicy rumor from UMPC Portal claiming that VIA, not Intel, has been tapped to supply its chips. If true, this is a major win for maker of power-sipping processors.

Though honestly, even if it's false, and an Intel Penryn beats at the heart of the unit, HP has done a fantastic job of turning the attention away from the Asus Eee and Apple Airbook.

All it took were some sexy product shots and precious few specs.

[via Engadget]