[Publius6961]

It's been nearly ten years since the Cupertino-based company dabbled in the realm of sub-notebooks,

Why is it that HP never gets respect?

I own three HP75 computers with built-in best BASIC ever created, double precision math and HPGL connectivity for use in everything from data-logging to inventory control, with dozens of available peripherals.

I used it for complex engineering problems much longer than a decade ago.
And they are sub-compacts.

[The_Victor]

Why is it that HP never gets respect?

Because PC owners don't involve themselves in slavish devotion to brand names.