Notebook Reviews (Organized)

HP Pavilion zd7140us - P4 3 GHz - 17"" TFT

Overall: 7 out of 10

Reviews
Widescreen
Built for entertainment

Not built for portability
Battery power is low

Processor-- Intel Pentium 4 (3 GHz)
RAM installed-- 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive-- 60 GB IDE
CD / DVD type-- CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 9.5 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 15.7 in x 10.9 in x 1.9 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 17 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1440 x 900
Video RAM installed-- 64 MB
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium ion
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty

HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7000

Overall: 8 out of 10

Reviews:
Big screen
Fast performance
good battery life

Screen resoultion is oddly dense
Hard to see screen objects

Processor-- Intel Pentium M (1.3 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB SDRAM
Hard drive-- 40 GB IDE
CD / DVD type-- CD-ROM
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 6.5 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 14 in x 10 in x 1.4 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1280 x 800
Video RAM installed-- 32 MB
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 5.5 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Preinstalled)
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty

HP Compaq Presario 2100 series

Overall: 6 out of 10

Reviews
Design is great
Long battery life
Wireless integrated

Fan is loud!
USB 1.1 ports?!

Processor-- Intel Pentium 4-M (2.4 GHz)
RAM installed-- 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive-- 60 GB IDE Internal
CD / DVD type-- CD-RW / DVD-ROM
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 8 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 13 in x 10.8 in x 1.6 in
Display-- 15 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem Integrated
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 3 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty

HP Pavilion ze5270

Overall: 6.5 out of 10

Reviews:
Good speakers
Good keyboard

Slow machine
Big and heavy
Low battery life

Processor-- Intel Pentium 4-M (2.4 GHz)
RAM installed-- 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive-- 40 GB IDE Internal
CD / DVD type-- CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 7.5 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 13.8 in x 11.8 in x 1.7 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 15 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty

HP Compaq Evo N620c

Overall: 7.5 out of 10

Reviews:
Price is good
Touchpad and pointing stick

Battery life sucks
Odd bulge in case lid

Processor-- Intel Pentium M (1.4 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive-- 40 GB IDE
CD / DVD type-- DVD-ROM
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad, Pointing stick
Weight-- 4.9 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 12.1 in x 9.8 in x 1.2 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 14.1 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video RAM installed-- 32 MB
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- Fax / modem Integrated
Battery installed-- 1
Mfr estimated battery life-- 6 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service & support type-- 3 years warranty

HP Pavilion ze4200

Overall: 7.5 out of 10

Reviews
Sleek design
Affordable
DVD/CD-RW Drive

Short battery life
1.1 USBs
No floppy drive

Processor-- Intel Celeron (1.8 GHz)
RAM installed-- 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive-- 40 GB IDE
CD / DVD type-- CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 7.3 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 13 in x 10.7 in x 1.6 in
Display-- 15 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card integrated ( Sound Blaster compatible)
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium Ion
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

HP Compaq Presario 3045us

Overall: 7.5 out of 10

Review
Low price
High power battery
Good display
4 USB 2.0 Ports!

Heavy
No wireless integration

Processor-- Intel Pentium 4 (2.4 GHz)
RAM installed-- 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive-- 60 GB IDE
CD / DVD type-- CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 8.2 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 13.8 in x 11.8 in x 1.7 in
Display-- 16 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1280 x 1024
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- Fax / modem
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium Ion
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty

HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 - TM5800 1 GHz - 10.4" TFT

Overall: 7 out of 10

Reviews
Awesome design
Small and light
Stylus
Low Price

Weak performance
A dock costs extra

Processor-- Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 (1 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB SDRAM
Hard drive-- 30 GB IDE / EIDE Internal
CD / DVD type-- None
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Jog Dial, Keyboard, Tablet Pen, Pointing stick
Weight-- 3.1 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 8.5 in x 10.8 in x 0.8 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 10.4 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video RAM installed-- 16 MB
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Network / modem combo Plug-in module
Battery installed-- 1
Mfr estimated battery life-- 2.5 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty

HP Compaq Evo Notebook N610c - P4-M 2 GHz - 14.1"" TFT

Overall: 7.5 out of 10

Review
Lightweight
Good docking station

Unimpressive battery life

Processor-- Intel Pentium 4-M (2 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive-- 40 GB IDE
CD / DVD type-- DVD-ROM
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad, DualPoint, Pointing stick
Weight-- 5.5 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 12.1 in x 9.8 in x 1.2 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 14.1 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video RAM installed-- 32 MB
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem Mini PCI
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium Ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 3.5 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service & support type-- 3 years warranty

HP Pavilion ze1230 - Athlon XP 1.33 GHz - 15" TFT

Overall: 6.5 out of 10

Reviews:
Long battery life
Low price

Slow machine
No integrated wireless

Processor manufacturer - Processor type - Clock speed-- AMD Athlon XP (1.33 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB SDRAM
Hard drive size - controller type - hard drive type-- 20 GB IDE Internal
CD / DVD type-- CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Removable storage type-- None
Input device type - form factor-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 6.6 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 13 in x 10.6 in x 1.4 in
Display size - technology - form factor-- 15 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video RAM installed-- 16 MB
Video output-- AGP
Audio output-- AC97 CODEC
Type-- Network adapter
Modem-- Fax / modem
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium Ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 2.5 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty

HP Compaq Evo Notebook N410c - PIII-M 1.2 GHz - 12.1" TFT

Overall: 7.5 out of 10

Reviews
Long battery life
Fast machine
USB 2.0 ports

Keyboard is clunky

Processor-- Intel Pentium III-M (1.2 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB SDRAM
Hard drive-- 30 GB IDE Internal
CD / DVD type-- None
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 3.5 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 10.5 in x 9.5 in x 0.9 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 12.1 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video RAM installed-- 16 MB
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Network / modem combo Plug-in module Mini PCI
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium Ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 2 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP
Service & support type-- 3 years warranty

HP Compaq Evo N600c

Overall: 7.5 out of 10

Review
Fast
Excellent keyboard

No firewire

Processor-- Intel Pentium III-M (1.06 GHz)
RAM installed-- 128 MB SDRAM
Hard drive-- 20 GB IDE Internal
CD / DVD type-- DVD-ROM
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad, Pointing stick
Weight-- 5.5 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 12.1 in x 9.8 in x 1.2 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 14.1 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video RAM installed-- 16 MB
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Network / modem combo Plug-in module Mini PCI
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 4 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows 2000
Service & support type-- 3 years warranty

Compaq Presario 700US (Duron, 900MHz, 256MB, 20GB)

Overall Rating: 5.5 out of 10

Reviews:
Inexpensive
Equipped

Below average performance and battery

Processor-- AMD Duron (900 MHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB SDRAM
Hard drive-- 20 GB IDE
CD / DVD type-- DVD-ROM
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 6.4 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 12.4 in x 10.6 in x 1.7 in
Display-- 14.1 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium ion
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty

HP OmniBook 6100 (Pentium III-M 1.13 GHz, 256 MB)

Overall: 8.0 out of 10

Reviews:
Long battery life
Equipped with ports and video outputs for presentations

Expensive

Processor-- Intel Pentium III-M (1.13 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB SDRAM
Hard drive-- 30 GB IDE Internal
CD / DVD type-- DVD-ROM
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad, Pointing stick
Weight-- 6.2 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 12.8 in x 10.4 in x 1.4 in
Cabinet form factor-- Portable
Display-- 15 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1400 x 1050
Video RAM installed-- 16 MB
Video output-- AGP 4x
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem Plug-in card Mini PCI
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 5 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows 2000
Service & support type-- 3 years warranty

HP Omnibook 510 (Pentium III 1.13GHz, 256MB, Wi-Fi)

Overall: 6.5 out of 10

Reviews:
Good versatile design
Runs on three batteries

Too expensive
Performance is a dive

Processor-- Intel Pentium III-M (1.13 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB SDRAM
Hard drive-- 30 GB IDE Internal
CD / DVD type-- DVD-ROM
Removable storage type-- None
Input device-- Keyboard, Pointing stick
Weight-- 3.7 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 10.9 in x 8.7 in x 1 in
Display-- 12.1 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1024 x 768
Video RAM installed-- 8 MB
Video output-- AGP
Audio output-- Sound card - integrated
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Network / modem combo Plug-in module Mini PCI
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium Ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 3 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service & support type-- 3 years warranty