I guess it is safe to say the design will never win any awards. It looks chunky and the color combination (all silver inside and matt black on the outside) doesn't look very appealing.
The buttons on the touch-pad feel rubbery and offer a good touch, but it attracts dirt, is nearly impossible ... Read review
Brand-new | Capacity: 8800mAh | Voltage: 10.8v Produced exclusively for Smart Parts UK. 1 ... more
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Brand-new | Capacity: 4400mAh | Voltage: 10.8v Produced exclusively for Smart Parts UK. 1 ... more
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Brand-new | Capacity: 8800mAh | Voltage: 10.8v Produced exclusively for Smart Parts UK. 1 ... more
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(+) the quality of his material which casing was not with the reduction affected (-) battery endurance is not too good and will be a bit inconvenient if you have to frequently work ou
Advantages: Good value for money (decent specs at a strong price) and good after-sales support Disadvantages: Bad-looking, unreliable at times
I guess it is safe to say the design will never win any awards. It looks chunky and the color combination (all silver inside and matt black on the outside) doesn't look very appealing.
The buttons on the touch-pad feel rubbery and offer a good touch, but it attracts dirt, is nearly impossible to clean. Ditto for the silver finish too...starts to rub off after a few months and ends looking ancient.
The specs are decent ... ...with all hp/compaq products (I've had 3 hp/compaq laptops to date) is that they all have a problem with the motherboard. Not sure if this is a generic problem with all hp/compaq products...or maybe I'm just plain unlucky.
Of course, their after-sales support is quite good, but it doesn't feel nice taking a barely-three-months-old laptop for repair.
Better to spend more money and end up with a more solid product. ... more
I guess it is safe to say the design will never win any awards. It looks chunky and the color combination (all silver inside and matt black on the outside) doesn't look very appealing.
The buttons on the touch-pad feel rubbery and offer a good touch, but it attracts dirt, is nearly impossible to clean. Ditto for the silver finish too...starts to rub off after a few months and ends looking ancient.
The specs are decent and well worth the price - but my personal experience with all hp/compaq products (I've had 3 hp/compaq laptops to date) is that they all have a problem with the motherboard. Not sure if this is a generic problem with all hp/compaq products...or maybe I'm just plain unlucky.
Of course, their after-sales support is quite good, but it doesn't feel nice taking a barely-three-months-old laptop for repair.
Better to spend more money and end up with a more solid product.
Advantages: Strong and easy to use Disadvantages: Speakers could be better
I agree that this notebook is not good on the eyes but I have had one for over 3 yrs and it has never failed me yet.It just keeps on ticking.I know it's been upgraded since I bought it but i certainly have no regrets and when I do upgrade I will definately get another presario.I certainly am not willing to compromise durability for style...I am also a dj and I have been all over with this notebook and it has never embarrassed me.It has survived many ...
Mr.Squeeze 16.03.2009
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