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Title: HP 530
Pros: Strong build, Good keyboard, Handles well
Cons: Limited battery life
Verdict: At this price point, it's impossible to ignore how usable and versatile this laptop is
Summary: The HP 530 (£329 inc. VAT) has been specifically designed as an entry-level laptop, so you won't find many frills. It has a neat and crisp design that is attractive, if a little minimalist.
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80/100 |
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Title: HP Compaq nc6400 (Core Duo)
Pros: Good processor and connectivity features for the price; long battery life; includes dual-core processor; solid security features; broad wireless connectivity.
Cons: Unexceptional performance when running on battery; lacks some standard ports, such as FireWire.
Verdict: Though it's not a performance powerhouse, the HP Compaq nc6400 comes with enough speed, battery life, features, and design perks for the typical employee--at a lower price than some competitors.
Summary: HP has put a fresh face on its business thin-and-light series with the new HP Compaq nc6400. The laptop succeeds the nc6230, incorporating such new features as Intel Core Duo processors, biometric security, and wireless WAN connectivity. HP has revitalize
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70/100 |
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Title: HP Pavilion dv6750ea
Pros: Great screen; High audio quality; Decent performance
Cons: Build not as robust as we'd like
Verdict: The HP Pavilion dv6750ea is a good laptop, but not as versatile as we were expecting. While it delivers on performance and power, we felt the overall build quality wasn't quite as robust as we were expecting at this price
Summary: With its high-gloss black lid and silver and black body, this is an attractive laptop
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70/100 |
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Title: HP 2133 Mini-Note
Pros: Inexpensive, Solid construction, Stylish design belies its budget price, Nearly full-size keyboard
Cons: Weak performance, Unimpressive battery life, Tiny touchpad, Misses out on new Intel Atom CPUs
Summary: Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort, and functionality we've seen in a mini-notebook, making it fast a favourite for on-the-go use.
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75/100 |
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Title: Compaq 8710w
Pros: Powerful, considering specs. Excellent screen. Great ergonomics.
Cons: Entry-level graphics chip. Larger and bulkier than the MacBook Pro.
Verdict: However, it's a shame that HP failed to make the 8710w as small and light as the MacBook Pro, and didn't include a more powerful graphics chip
Summary: HP has done more than just plumb in Intel's Santa Rosa tech into an old models to create the 8710w, which boasts an innovative touchpanel, a new graphics chip with an HDMI output and the option to run Windows Vista.
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80/100 |
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Title: HP Compaq 6710b
Pros: Well built, Comfortable to use, Powerful
Cons: Quite large and heavy, No wireless N
Verdict: Good usability and strength, but not the most portable of machines
Summary: Laptops from HP's Compaq range are known for their robustness and usability, making them ideal tools for the business user. True to form, the Compaq 6710b (£1040 inc. VAT) offers a sturdy chassis, comfortable interface and impressive performance
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80/100 |
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Title: HP Compaq nc6320
Pros: Good feature list, Great build quality
Cons: Mobility is the weakness
Verdict: Equally, battery life is intended for mobility. Running for 236 minutes while driving MobileMark 2005, nearly four hours of use can be had from a single battery charge. Aiding performance is the high-quality screen. The lack of a Super-TFT coating is comm
Summary: The corporate look of the HP suits its business audience
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80/100 |
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