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    Compaq Presario V2000 vs R3000

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Marceloc, Feb 3, 2005.

  1. Marceloc

    Marceloc Newbie

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    Hello,

    I am planning to buy a new notebook and i narrow my choices to the compaq presario V2000 and the R3000 series. I iwll use the notebook for digital photography, word proccesing, MP3, DVD and Internet.

    I will appreciate a lot al the help that you could give me.


    Thanks,


    Marceloc.
     
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  2. lapboy

    lapboy Notebook Deity

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    Hi Marcello,
    I have got v2000,which is lighter, portable and centrino, battery saving model.
    R3000 is the bigger cousin,AMD64,HEAVIER,LARGER,HIGHER BATTERY CONSUMPTION.
    Both will suit your purpose.



    "Life is too short,Live it"


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  3. Marceloc

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    Hello,

    Oh, sorry. My question is which of the two is better for my type of use. Do you have any experience with any of them? Wich of them do you recomend me?



    Thanks, :)


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  4. Rahul

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    Marceloc, both laptops are perfect for your needs. Now, the V2000 is smaller, lighter, and will get a better battery life, but its screen is a bit smaller. I also think the V2000 is a bit more expensive.

    I would recommend the V2000, unless you find the screen is too small for you.
     
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  5. VitB6

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    It would help if you asked your question.
     
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  6. lapboy

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    marcello,

    It also depends whether you are an INTEL fan or an AMD fan [ :D]





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  7. Rahul

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    The V2000 can have the Intel Celeron M or Pentium M processor whereas the R3000 can have the Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor.
     
    Rahul, Feb 13, 2005
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    You want the AMD Athlon 64 processor IMO. Depends what you are using it for really. If you are planning on using it as a mobile computer, ie, in class or outside of the home a lot, get the Centrino chip for extended battery life. If you are using it as you would a desktop as a desktop replacement, get the AMD Athlon 64 processor.




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    labradogs1, Feb 14, 2005
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