r4000 or zv6000??

Trying to decide between the r4000 and the zv6000. I know they both pretty much share the same hardware, but are there any addtional reasons to lean toward one or the other? I know the r4000 has a metal latch for the lid where the zv6000 is all plastic. Is one built better? Do any of them have any addtional standard features then the other?? Thanks.

AMD 3200+
512MB RAM
60GB 5400 Hard Drive
128Mb Video
2 year warranty
Wireless b/g/Bluetooth
XP Home

Thanks,
Snyperx

 

zv6000 has crappy infrared which is not included in the r4000. the only difference is cosmetic. i personally like how hp looks, but for some reason it seems like a lot of people like compaq. i think they tag their name over the notebook too much. haven't seen it in detail but i bet the latch lid and inside are noticably tagged compaq. hp color is more appealing to me too. just my opinion.

 

yes an r4000 maxed out is less then 1700 a zv6000 maxed out is more then 2000

Desktop:
P4 2.4GHZ 800MHZ FSB
20gb maxtor,120gb Samsung Spinpoint,120GB WD
Geforce FX 5700LE 256MB,
Antec Sonata case W/480Watt TruPower

Laptop:
Compaq R4000
80GB 5400RPM
Athlon 64 4000+ 2.4ghz 1mb cache
128MB xpress 200m
15.4 BrightView screen
1GB ram (2X512)

 

also, you might want to get xp pro if you're planning to use the free upgrade to x64 soon. im still thinking about it.

 

Snyperx,

Not only is the R4000 cheaper currently, but it will be an even bigger price gap come next week (Officedepot will have several rebates making it a no-brainer)

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<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by bOOm
[bri think they tag their name over the notebook too much. haven't seen it in detail but i bet the latch lid and inside are noticably tagged compaq. hp color is more appealing to me too. just my opinion.
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I dont think the name tags are excessive. There are 3 places where the name tags are placed - one outside cover of the LCD (every laptop maker places their name tags here). There is one below the screen and one more on the latch lid. They are nicely proportioned and are not too big or gaudy to look at.

Regarding the differences between the ZV6000 & the r4000, it is purely cosmetic & the price. Generally the compaq's are a little cheaper. There are no differences in build quality either.

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Compaq Presario R3340US AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512MB, 80GB 5400rpm
15.4" Brightview WXGA.
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With the HP you can buy a remote and use the computer as a multimedia device from afar. With the R4000 you can't do this. Then the R4000 is .12 pounds lights. Other than cosmetics, the differences end here. As for price, just build both laptops and weigh all of the above as to which is better for you.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by coolqf

 

I appreciate the respones, but I am no closer in deciding which one to get. I suppose the IRDa is a none factor since I am not going to use it as a media server (it's suppose to be a portable machine after all). If that is the only major factor then I guess it is mostly a cosmetic choice.

Thanks,
Snyperx

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by snyperx

 

It's funny I went to Best Buy last week to do just that. Came away from BB with a no decision. I suppose I they both have pluses. I know after configuring each machine at hpshopping.com the Compaq came out about $50 more then the HP. I found that odd since the Compaq's are usually a bit cheaper then the HP's.

Thanks,
Snyperx

 

I just received my Compaq R4000. Here's my specs:

Compaq R4000
60 GB 5400RPM
Athlon 64 4000+ 2.4ghz 1mb cache
128MB xpress 200m
15.4 BrightView screen
2 GB ram
Bluetooth
12 cell battery
$1648 after $30.00 rebate (The same HP was almost $500.00 more)

I had a eMachine 6811 that I sold to get the R4000. The Compaq rocks! I'm not into games, but use my laptop for Oracle and VMware.
I want to get the Hitachi Travelstar 7K100 100GB hard drive when it goes on sale.

mhcc

 

Wow!!...that's quite a SPECTACULAR config...didn't hold ANYTHING back, did u!!?

How's the fan noise?

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None existent.

 

Well everyone I appreciate the responses as always. I ended up ordering the zv6000. I started another thread on what my config is. YOu are more then welcome to continue to post in the thread, but for me it is closed. Thanks again.

Thanks,
Snyperx