Help please, Compaq presario

I recently bought a Compaq Presario V6305NR but i can't find reviews , it hasnt been delivered yet so i want to find out more about my new laptop. I read in here someone wrote that it was a retail version of the v6000z , i dont understand,

Another question, why is there no reviews of that model, is it new model ?.. o is it because is compaq?..why..

Any coments, does any one have pics of that model

It arrives monday

 

Yes the Compaq Presario V6305NR is the retail version of the V6000z. The Retail version means that you can only get it at stores with an specific configuration. While you can order the V6000z custumized the way you want it from hp.com.

The base model is not new, so the only reason you don't find that specific model number is because it is retail and people have not posted a review of it. If you want you can look for a review of the V6000z at the Notebook reviw section.

 

Notebook Review of th V6000z

Another Review.

Congratulations and enjoy!

 

Thanx guys, now i finally get it,

I read the reviews, they are good,
another thing is, the price, i got it for 750$ , and the v6000z is 550$, its alot of difference, since im not computer expert, im a medstudent,
could an computer expert help me looking at the differences between a v6305nr and a v6000Z , here are the specs:

V6305NR

Hardware
Product Name V6305NR
US Product Number RV053UA#ABA
Microprocessor 1.6 GHz AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-50
Microprocessor Cache 256KB+256KB L2 Cache
Memory 1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)
Hard Drive 100GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)
Multimedia Drive Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display 15.4" WXGA High-Definition Brightview Widescreen (1280 X 800) Display
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN
Multimedia Features Imprint Finish & Integrated Microphone
Sound Altec Lansing
Keyboard 101-key compatible & 1 Quick Launch Button - HP Quick Play DVD
Pointing Device Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

External Ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
1 Headphone out
1 microphone-in
1 VGA (15-pin)
1 TV-Out (S-video)
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 RJ -45 (LAN)
1 notebook expansion port 3
1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
1 Consumer IR

Dimensions 14.05" (L) x 10.12" (W) x 1" (min H)/1.56" (max H)
Weight 6.6lbs
Security Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices

Power 65W AC Adapter
6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery


Software
Operating System:
Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium
Security and Support:
Symantec® Norton Internet Security 2007 (including 60 Days complimentary live update)

HP Total Care Help & Support Center

PC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution)

Wireless Home Network
Multimedia:
Vongo

HP PhotoSmart Essentials

HP Quick Play

Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition

RealRhapsody

Roxio Creator 9 Basic

Adobe® Acrobat Reader

 

$550 is the base price for the V6000Z. If you configure it with the same options as your V6305nr it comes to be around the same...

V6000z
AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core TK-53(1.7GHz/512KB)
Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 6150 w/Productivity Ports
Imprint Finish + Microphone + QuickPlay
802.11b/g WLAN
80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Total - $765 + Tax & Shipping

V6305NR
AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-50(1.6GHz/512KB)
Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)
Imprint Finish & Integrated Microphone
802.11b/g WLAN
100GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)
Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Tota $750 + Tax(I presume)

Other than the minor difference in the processors & HDD you got a pretty good deal.

EDIT: Didnt know you were a student if so then knock off ~6% off the price of the V6000z since HP has a discount program for students.

 

thankyou for the response miner, i guess the processors and the HDD make the computer faster and better, so the price a good deal,

 

I have one of these models...the Compaq Presario V6305NR at $749 from Best Buy...I had originally bought the HP dv6000 (without the camera) at $849...but I didn't care for it...I find this model more suitable for my tastes...but does anyone know the major difference between the two model's? ETC...THANKS!

 

You mean between the HP dv6000 and the Compaq V6000 series?? They are essentially the same notebook but with different exterior design. The HP is offered with optional stuff like the built in camera & better graphics card but otherwise they share the same hardware.

 

Yeah...for some reason I thought the dv6000 was slightly bigger than the V6000 (I like the V6000's design better and DON'T want a camera)...I also understand the graphic's card is better...but I wasn't buying it primarily for games and/or stuff of that nature (that requires good graphic's)...I was mainly just looking for a computer for general purpose (movies, music, pic's, the net, and maybe some low-core gaming like doom95 and starcraft)...I also hope it will be helpful in making/editing music...im a musician on a BUDGET! so I can't go and blow thousand's of dollar's on a MAC or whatever other ridiculously priced computer they say would be suitable for that purpose...DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATION'S FOR ME PLEASE!!! THANK'S AGAIN!!!

 

yeah, your V6305nr should be more than capable for your needs. I would have suggested even cheaper Compaq F558us($399) if you were on a very tight budget. But the dual core cpu in the v6305 should give you pretty good performance. The only thing that might need upgrading would be the memory. 1GB is OK for Vista but 2GB would be ideal.

 

Thank's a bunch! How would I be able to get more memory though?

 

what about compaq v6420?

 

I need more memory...

 

Aftermarket notebook memories are easily available. Check the RAM Deals thread for more info on price/places to buy. You might have to replace both your original memory sticks if you want to upgradse to 2GB+ since HP usually use 2X512MB sticks for systems with a total of 1GB RAM.

Installing it shouldnt be a problem either. Both RAM slots on that system should be easily accessed by removing 2 screws from underneath the notebook and as long as you have the right type(200pin DDR2 667 SODIMM) you should be able to upgrade upto 4GB.

 

Awesome...but where do I go to check what kind of RAM my system has, so I know exactly what to look for? Thanks for your help

 

Notebook memories are standerdized, so virtually any notebook these days is going to use a 200pin DDR2 667(PC2 5300/5400) or 533(PC2 4200/4300) SODIMM. CPU-Z is a good utility to identify the frequency, manufacturer and number of RAM modules your system has. Alternatively you can also confirm by reading the markings on the RAM module itself.

 

Great!...thanks again

 

I added 2GB for 90.00

 

I wonder if I can add the same...and $90 for 2GB is really good...but I will most likely only be adding only 1GB even if more room is available...where did you find that deal?

 

Okay...I just bought a gig of ram but I have no idea how to install it...can someone help me please...thanks

 

I just tried installing it and got this weird error message after I turned on my computer...I don't understand how this work's...I bought 1GB as I already have 1 in my computer...I only saw 2 memory slot's...so what does this mean? I really need some help...anyone?!

 

What brand/type memory did you buy? Try testing the RAM stick using Memtest( http://www.memtest.org/) to check if the memory you bought is good/bad.

 

Ummm...how exactly am I suppose to install the memory? Since there are already two 512 MB, do I take one of those out and install the 1 GB that I bought? Im

 

Yes. take one out and install the 1GB in there. You will get a total of 1.5GB(minus some amount reserved for the graphics card). If you want to upgrade to 2GB you will have to purchase another 1GB stick.

 

Awesome...thank you so much...I will try that in hopes that it will work...I bought DDR2 memory by the way...

 

the V6000 series that you bought is a nice laptop!

 

Yes indeed it is! Do you own one?

 

sorry for delay I bought Patroit memory at Fry's Electronic store

 

if you bought one stick of 1gb memory it will not work you need two stick of 1gb to make 2gb or 2 stick of 512mb for 1gb.

 

Oh...I did NOT know that...but now that I do...I will be taking this back thus the reason I don't have enough money right now for two