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Hewlett-Packard Compaq nc8430

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Hewlett-Packard Compaq nc8430 3.50

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RRP

$3399.00

Review Date

Monday, 4th of December, 2006

Features

Processor : Intel Core Duo T2400

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer)

What's Hot

Strong performance, Gaming capabilities

What's Not

Price

The Final Word

With the nc8430 you get what you pay for. While it may cost a little more than some other dual core machines, it offers great performance across both desktop tasks and gaming, and has all the features you'd expect to find in a high-end business unit.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Screen size

15.4 in

General

Length (mm)

358

Width (mm)

259

Height (mm)

28 (at front)

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

2.7

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

ATI Mobility Radeon X1600

Graphics RAM

256 MB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

80 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Trackwheel, Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Playable Discs

CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD±RW (+R double layer)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

512 MB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

2 MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Mobile Intel 945 GM Express Chipset

Bus Speed

533

Multimedia Features

Modem

Yes

Fax?

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (+R double layer)

Drive Type

CD-RW/DVD-RW combo

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PC Card

Number of PC Card slots

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Processor

Intel Core Duo T2400

Processor Speed

1.8 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of S-Video Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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