Compaq v6000t and v3000t Santa Rosa Notebooks and Updated Logo Announced

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HP today updated a couple of new notebooks in the Compaq Presario line with the new Intel Centrino Duo: the v6000t and v3000t. In addition, a new Compaq logo graces these refreshed notebooks and a new Radiance Imprint design has been included.

Refreshed Compaq Presario v6000t

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The Compaq v6000t is a 15.4&quot; screen notebook and now offers the latest Intel Centrino Duo (Santa Rosa) platform. Check out the picture above and you'll see that the COMPAQ logo is now more square and stylized, much better than the old red looking logo. In addition the shorthand logo can be seen on the screen, it looks like a merged &quot;C&quot; and &quot;Q&quot;. Specs wise the v6000t is much like the sister dv6500t notebook, with a few things removed. The finish has also been changed somewhat, the HP &quot;Radiance&quot; Imprint finish is included as part of the body finish. Following are the quick specs for the refreshed v6000t:

• Processor: Intel Centrino Duo, Intel Pentium Dual Core, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Celeron
• Screen:15.4&quot; WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
• Memory: Up to 2GB Ram
• OS: Windows Vista
• Graphics: Intel X3100
• Optical Drive: 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive OR, Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support (s) OR, LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with double layer support
• Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Ports: 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 2 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
• Weight: 6.6 lbs
• Dimensions: 14.05&quot; (L) x 10.12&quot; (W) x 1&quot; (min H)/1.69&quot; (max H)

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A full data sheet on the v6000t can be found here: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press_kits/2007/mobilitysummit/ds_v6000t.pdf

Refreshed Compaq Presario v3000t

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The Compaq v3000t is a 14.1&quot; screen notebook and now offers the latest Intel Centrino Duo (Santa Rosa) platform and the new Compaq logo with Radiance Imprint finish. Specs wise the v3000t is much like the sister dv2500t notebook, with a few things removed, following are the quick specs:

• Processor: Intel Centrino Duo, Intel Pentium Dual Core, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Celeron
• Screen:14.4&quot; WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
• Memory: Up to 2GB Ram
• OS: Windows Vista
• Graphics: Intel X3100
• Optical Drive: 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive OR, Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support (s) OR, LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with double layer support
• Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Ports: 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 2 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
• Weight: 5.5 lbs
• Dimensions: 13.15&quot; (L) x 9.33&quot; (W) x 1&quot; (min H)/1.54&quot; (max H)&quot; (approx.)

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A full data sheet on the v3000t can be found here: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press_kits/2007/mobilitysummit/ds_v3000t.pdf

 

Each of these design and processor refreshed Compaq Presario machines should be available via HPShopping.com for purchase on May 9th.

 

I like the new logo.

And it still seems that Compaq will be the lesser spec models of HP's computer family.

 

That's my first take, I like it, but anything is better than what they used to have.

 

Well, I like their old logo, but it's been used for how long? Since Compaq was founded?

It was time for a new look to it.

 

HP is looking good for dominating this year again. And where is Dell? making linux notebooks...

 

It's getting more and more similiar to HP's design, just without the neat little designs. The A/C LED, the hinge, and even the touchpad area.

Other then that, I'm a huge fan of the current DV models, so its a good thing

 

At first, it looks weird, but after looking 'compaq' logo in full, it looks more modern and more stylish

 

Indeed, the new logo is more modern and stylish than the last one, which has been in use for like 15 years.

And haven't the Compaq's looked identical to the HP models for almost a year, other than having gray/gunmetal instead of silver/black?

 

Is it just me or are the 3000Ts not on the site any longer?

 

They have been gone for awhile now.

Personally, I like the Compaqs and would buy another if it were not for the integrated graphics. I've had enough of those.

 

Why do HP come out with the new Compaq V3000T and not have it on their site ??

 

Maybe the OEM builder has not requisitioned enough parts to start mass producing the units yet. They may need a bit of adjustment time, as they are already dealing with dual lines on the Pavilion side (Napa & Santa Rosa). It is just a guess anyway.......