With its fresh new look, impressive combination of mobile office features, the best Intel processors and a starting weight of only 5.5lbs/2.49kg, the HP Compaq 6720s is an... more
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Intel® CoreT2 Duo processors [p1] and a starting weight of only 5.5lbs/2.49kg [p2], the HP Compaq 6720s is an excellent price-for-performance package.\n\nAffordable, ...
(+) Clear easy instuctions, Looks very smart, Light and easy to transport, very durable (-) Screen could be slightly bigger, battery doesn't last very long
A review by gemsarchitect on HP Compaq Business Notebook 6720s October 2nd, 2008
Author's product rating:
Speed
Average
Look & Feel
Excellent
Comfort & Portability
Satisfactory
Robustness & Durability
Excellent
Value For Money
Good
Advantages:
Solid construction, broad features
Disadvantages:
failed to provide better graphics memory
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Experience of having business series, why? lets have a look on some description. Here is some my experience and suggestions about a popular product from hp. HP is a old player in notebook market and best competitor for Apple Macbook. Some time ago the most popular product from hp in business series was its 6710, and now again a upgraded version of that in market. It is more complicated to survive in portable computer market with old configurations. So that having strong ambition toward creating better well known brand in the field, hp again put its most effort to give a latest technology and configuration to its customers. As I have described in my previous Dell laptops reviews that they have well known service to give a chance to its customers of selecting desired configurations. It is most desirable and customer friendly solution to meet their requirements. HP also has these kinds of customization service so that mostly we meet our solutions with as per norms.
Now I will share some of my experiences about the notebook, and its configuration.
First always refer the processor Processor is considered as main priority on every laptop, or personal computers, because the mind of computing devices is a processor. Hp also have good range of choices to select a better processor as higher level as well as budget level also. Starting from higher level choice but not as much as Apple providing in its Macbook that is Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1 GHz of clock speed , 800 MHz FSB( front side bus), and 3 MB L2 cache). Here I have to mention that as my opinion T8100 processor is a best choice for laptop, not more costly as consider to 2.6Ghz that is much costly, but there is not a sense to pay so much for little bit more speed and L2 cache.
The other choice is Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5470 (1.6 GHz of clock speed, 800 MHz FSB, and 2 MB L2 cache). It is also a better choice to laptop as considering budget choice and mostly peoples choose it as priority level. The last cheap option for processor as dual core family is Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5270 (1.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache), it is not so bad having good process speed and better value for money as well. There is Celeron series choice also available but there is no mean to having that because if you are considering to buy a business series laptop and wants to put Celeron, that is out dated processor in multi core era of processor. But you can have a look on that as well. Intel® Celeron® Processor 550 (2.0 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 cache) And another option of Celeron series is Intel® Celeron® Processor 540 (1.86 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 cache).
Now the target of consideration is on operating system The most common choice available is Windows Vista, and ofcourse this laptop is a business series and you will get Business version of Vista. Available choice is in both 32 bit and 64 bit. Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32bit and the another one is Genuine Windows Vista® Business 64 downgrade to Genuine Windows® XP Professional 64.
Now the time to explain Random Access Memory There are two types of memory on which computer works, one is RAM and another is ROM. RAM is a temporary support for data and works only when power is on, if we put off to power, than it will loss its data. So as a live process we need RAM and it is more important factor with processor to provide better computing speed and accessibility. Here is a broad choice available to select memory and that are lower level to higher level, 512 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, second one is 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, and available last option they are providing is 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. But we can also upgrade it to 4 GB, in two DIMM slot (2GB in each slot).
For better performance in latest 3D applications, a better graphics card and higher memory are mandatory. If you are planning to run software like Maya or 3ds max than choose 4 GB of RAM and good graphics card.
Another part that is in my top priority of consideration is Graphics card.
Here is hp failed compete with Dell and Apple in the field of graphics choice. They are providing traditional graphics option Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, with up to 384 MB shared system memory; shared memory is taken by RAM. The best graphics card has a dedicated memory, and if there is chances to more graphic memory that it will capture or share it from RAM. As a graphics level it will provide good graphics option but not best.
Hard disk It is also a considerable option but generally 200GB or more capacity hard drive is good for selection. SSD drive is a latest available best trustable choice, but it is very costly and every one can't afford this. But if you want to have a better trustable option than it will be right choice. SSD not available in option category, u can purchase it as you level.
Optical drive is common to all available notebooks that are Light Scribe DVD+/-RW Super Multi with Double Layer. There is no any point to explain this.
Battery and its run time
Almost every company providing 6 cell lithium-Ion battery as a primary level, and the back-up time is more or less 2 hours. The business 6720 also has that traditional battery, and the back-up time is always up to 2 hors. If you are considering for better back-up battery than it will be bad option to adopt 6 cell battery.
At last conclusion As a 3D graphics designing and higher gaming experience, it will be bad choice, and if you are planning to full fill your general requirements than it is good. I will never recommend it for thrilling gaming experience, and good graphics result. If we consider some product of other manufacturer than hp business 7620 failed to compete with them. Over all it is good with solid construction and good configuration level.
Advantages: processing, weight, features, customer service Disadvantages: can't handle Vista, build quality, RAM upgrade required, just for businesses
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All things considered, HP as a company make competitively priced laptops and this is no exception. It (just) delivers what it says on the box and with budget buying you can't argue with that. But please consider whether or not you really will only require basic functions before purchasing this as many of us will find ourselves wanting to use itunes and downloaders, even when we should just be doing our invoices and databases! ...
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Advantages: Cheap, Good Quality, Good Battery Life, High Speed Disadvantages: No Backup Disk, ........ ?
...a no frills business machine. HP forget super stylish and instead have made a functional laptop that is durable.
The Laptop is extremely robust and built well out of thick plastics. The keyboard is sound and the laptop is designed to fit nicely on the lap.
Another great thing about this laptop is how cool it stays. Your wont be radiating your genitals to much with this machine.
SCREEN
This laptop has a screen designed for business. The test machine ... ...it isnt for playing games. HP make huge numbers of PC's for that. Instead this laptop has a cheap and cheerful intel intergrated chipset. BATTERY
The advertised 4.5 hours is okay and I suppose enough for most users. If you require transcontinental flights of use without power then this isnt the laptop for you but if you want to use it on the train in the morning then this is more than enough
EXTRAS
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Advantages: Decent storage, attracts , Disadvantages: no wrist rest
Well, where do I start. I can talk all day about this laptop, both about the critisism and strong points. But to avoid your boredom I wish to cut it short.
Firstly, The looks is more than attractive. Its light, its stylish and its slim. What more do you want from a laptop which is already lighther than your average computer. The silver cleverly matches with the black and you wont be unimpressed with the keyboard buttons either.
However, I wasnt ... ...to hurt your wrists because there is no resting place for it. Unless of course you dont mind typing all day without comfort.
As for the functions, it isnt the fastest latop ever but yet it works well if you dont jam it with a lot of files. Use it to a limit, is what I'd say. It is defintely medium speed so its not the slowest either. If you want a mid budget laptop this is yours to buy so do what you think because all i would say is this will be ...
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Advantages: Intel Core 2 Duo ,Chipset type - Mobile Intel GM965 Express.,6- cell lithium Ion Technology Battery Disadvantages: not found
HP Compaq business note book is a really product for future. Because it has platform technology, comming from intel company. I can not think about this product, as a note book or multimedia device. But It's a real note book and have more features. This note book made by England and windows vista premium ready. GENERAL FEATURES HP compaq business note book has a fresh new look and impressive combination to mobile office workers. The best Intel processor ... ...trasfer rate is 56 kbps. HP compaq Business note book can supports LAN connection, Bluetooth, and Internet.
Power
It has External power Device and it voltage is AC 120/ 230v
Battery 6- cell lithium Ion Technology Battery, It run time up to 4.5 hours. Battery has 1 year warranty. Operating system / software
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business, • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic,
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium,
Software
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Advantages: lite, durable, fast processing speeds, good for daily business use Disadvantages: RAM is low for todays business needs.
Its a core Duo processor which means its has 2x 1.6 GHz processors inside it giving you more than enough power to run even the best of 3D professional applications or soft wares. Best is the Duo technology that comprises efforts of 2 processors rather than piling all onto just one which also improves performance and keeps the actual processors cooler as they have to do less calculations between them. Two heads are better than one.
The battery time ... ...note that this means of 4.5 hours of actual usage not say if you leave the Notebook on sleep mode in between.
1 GB of RAM is very good on a business oriented Notebook and means you can be using all or most of your daily business applications all at once. A 15.4 inch TFT display means you don't have the glare of a CRT monitor but would not really suit more visual business requirements i.e graphic design or overt visual displays/presentations. ...
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Compliant Standards: Sound Blaster Pro, High Definition Audio
Audio Input: Microphone
Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad
Manufacturer's product description
With its fresh new look, impressive combination of mobile office features, the best Intel processors and a starting weight of only 5.5lbs/2.49kg, the HP Compaq 6720s is an excellent price-for-performance package.
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, FreeDOS, Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade, Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
Microsoft Office Ready: Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Software: Intervideo WinDVD, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Help and Support, HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription), HP Backup and Recovery Manager, Roxio Easy Media Creator 9, HP Universal Print Driver
