Laptop I configured.

Compaq Presario V2000Z

* – Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
* – AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-32 (1.8GHz/512KB L2 Cache)
* – 14.0 WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x768)
* – ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M
* – 256MB DDR SDRAM (1x256MB)
* – 40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
* – 8X DVD Drive
* – FREE Upgrade to 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/125HSM!!
* – 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – Microsoft(R) Works/Money

comes to $622 after rebates and free shipping. Ill be ordering a 512 pc 3200 stick of ram and installing it myself after I get the laptop. Thoughts?

 

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If you plan on using it for productivity, it's an excellent laptop. In fact, it is the most talked about "budget" laptop. You can find reviews about the Compaq Presario:

1). HERE

2). HERE

You can also join the "official" V2000Z discussion thread here

 

1) What size notebook would you prefer?

a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
+ b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

2) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
word processing, im, note taking, maybe play some older games.

3) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?

taking it with me to places.

4) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?

quake3arena, bf1942

5) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

6) How many hours of battery life do you need?
doesnt matter
7) What is your budget?
650-700

8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
no
9) What country are you buying this in?
usa
Screen Specifics

10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

doesnt matter
a. XGA = eXtended Graphics Array; 1024x768; This resolution will give you the largest viewable text and images while offering the least amount of screen real estate.

b. SXGA = Super eXtended Graphics Array; 1400x1050; This resolution offers a middle ground between XGA and UXGA.

c. UXGA = Ultra eXtended Graphics Array; 1600x1200; This resolution will give you the smallest viewable text and images while offering the greatest amount of screen real estate.

d. WXGA = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array; 1280x768 or 1280x800; This resolution offers the same as XGA except that there is more horizontal real estate; 1280 versus 1024. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.

e. WXGA+ = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array+; 1440x900; This resolution is offered on 17” widescreen notebooks and is comparable to WXGA in terms of text and icon size versus available screen real estate. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.

f. WSXGA+ = Widescreen Super eXtended Graphics Array; 1680x1050; This resolution is comparable to SXGA in that it offers a middle ground between WXGA/WXGA+ and WUXGA. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.

g. WUXGA = Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array; 1920x1200; This resolution offers the smallest viewable text and images while offering the greatest amount of screen real estate.

11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
the lcd i have for my desktop is matte but as long as it dont reflect lights everywhere it should be ok to be glossy
Build Quality and Design

12) Are the notebook’s looks and stylishness important to you?
somewhat not really
13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 years
Notebook Components

14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
small as possible since i have a desktop for main computer needs
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
no burning, so just dvd

 

Mr. Hollywood, how did you get $622, I configure all the same with you and finally got $669 after rebate.

 

Student discount. APP.