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    final question on compaq v2000z

    Discussion in 'HP' started by leonardtan, Aug 8, 2005.

  1. leonardtan

    leonardtan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, can anyone comment on this config? I need a 2nd opinion before I take the plunge

    Compaq v2000z
    Processors: AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-37 (2.0GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
    Display: 14.0 WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x768)
    Graphics Card: ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/productivity ports
    Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM (1x512MB)
    Hard Drive: 60 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
    Primary CD/DVD Drive: DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
    Networking: 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster(TM)
    Primary Battery: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    + free deskjet 5740

    Total Price: USD 933 after rebate. (standard hp offer + student discount)

    I am still hesitating whether to add lightscribe and 12 cell batt to the config. Any comments?

    Thanks.
     
    leonardtan, Aug 8, 2005
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  2. asiaimran

    asiaimran Notebook Guru

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    Hi,

    Overall, looks good.

    12 cell: It gives you 4-5 hours of battery life (compared to 2-2.5
    with 6 cell). But the notobook lifts up from the back by 0.6".
    Weight also goes up to 6lbs. 12 cell battery does help with better
    air ventillation, so left side doesn't get that warm.

    LightScribe: Subjective...I got it as it's $25 upgrade. Some folks
    thing it's a fad (only time will tell). CD-Rs with lightscribe coating
    are expensive and it takes about 20 minutes to etch the pattern.
    I like it though.

    As MikeC has mentioned in other post, a faster cheaper alternative
    is to get one of those printers that print directly on CDs...
    If you have to travel and burn CDs (how likely :)...lightscribe may
    come handy.


    Imran
     
    asiaimran, Aug 8, 2005
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  3. tmilam

    tmilam Notebook Enthusiast

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    Personally I went with the lower turion processor, but made sure to get one that had the 1MB L2 cache, not the 512. I saw one of these at CompUSA before getting one on hpshopping.com

    Overall your configuration looks good and I think you'll be very happy with it :)

    I went with the 6 cell battery and might get a 12 cell for travel purposes at a later date....
     
    tmilam, Aug 8, 2005
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  4. strategist333

    strategist333 Notebook Consultant

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    Get 12 cell; no LightScribe (expensive media, slow burn times)
     
    strategist333, Aug 8, 2005
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  5. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Get Bluetooth (can't be added later, except as an external USB thing) and I'd lean heavily towards the 12 cell battery option. Otherwise, looks good.
     
    brianstretch, Aug 8, 2005
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