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    How good will this customized Compaq Presario V6000T be for me?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by GDDMC, Mar 11, 2007.

  1. GDDMC

    GDDMC Newbie

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    Hey, this is my first post here at NotebookReview! Unfortunately, there is no review for the Compaq V6000T, which my dad has ordered for me. I read a review for a budget priced V6000Z, and found it was good. Here are the "specs":

    * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    * Intel(R) Celeron(R) M 430 (1.73 GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
    * 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280x800)
    * Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Celeron
    * Standard Finish
    * 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * FREE Upgrade from 60GB 5400 RPM to 80GB 5400 RPM
    * DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
    * Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    l * 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

    Now, the system was to cost about 850 dollars, but there was a 200 dollar instant rebate, so that is good. Basically, I will use this computer for internet browsing, middle/high school work, and so on. No intense gaming or burning cds, etc. So, how should it be for me?
     
    GDDMC, Mar 11, 2007
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  2. Zmanattack

    Zmanattack Notebook Consultant

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    With what you're planning to do it'll be just fine.

    not a fan of the compaq brand though.
     
    Zmanattack, Mar 11, 2007
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  3. GDDMC

    GDDMC Newbie

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    Ok, thanks.

    Why don't you like Compaq though?
     
    GDDMC, Mar 11, 2007
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  4. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Welcome to the forums, that sounds like the perfect notebook for you, however I would highly recommend getting the Intel (t) version over the AMD (z) series as they seem to be much better.
     
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  5. GDDMC

    GDDMC Newbie

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    Thank you and yup, I got the Intel version. I never even heard about AMD before like, three months ago. :confused:
     
    GDDMC, Mar 11, 2007
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  6. BusinessBro

    BusinessBro Notebook Geek

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    yuck celeron way to go with 5 year old technology..

    how bout this
    HPDV6000t
    Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
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    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo T2250 (1.73 GHz/2MB L2Cache)
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    Display 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280x800)
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    Graphics Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
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    Personalization HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
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    Memory 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
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    Hard Drive FREE Upgrade from 60GB 5400RPM to 80GB 5400RPM!!
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    Primary CD/DVD Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
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    Networking 802.11b/g WLAN
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    TV & Entertainment Experience No TV Tuner w/remote control
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    Primary Battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
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    Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works 8.0

    $853
     
    BusinessBro, Mar 12, 2007
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  7. tiesto81

    tiesto81 Notebook Geek

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    BusinessBro I think that's still over the price they paid though (650 if I'm reading correct). Although I agree that it'd be great to get the specs you listed for long term use. Still, I imagine the celeron will be okay for basic web browsing and document work like he's describing.
     
    tiesto81, Mar 12, 2007
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