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Compaq Presario B1973TU

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Compaq Presario B1973TU 3.00

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RRP

$2199.00

Review Date

Friday, 29th of June, 2007

Features

Processor : Core 2 Duo T2350

Supported Media : CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

Supported Media : DVD+/-RW

What's Hot

Strong build, Portable

What's Not

Slow performance

The Final Word

While it's a fairly stylish notebook with a nice build, we can't help but think that you can get more for your money. If you like the design, but want a better performer, it might be worth waiting for Compaq's new Centrino models to come out.

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.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

WXGA High Definition BrightView

Screen size

12.1 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

224

Width (mm)

287

Height (mm)

28-34

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

1.79

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

ATI Radeon Xpress 200M

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

160 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo , DVD+/-RW

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1024 MB

RAM Type

DDR

L2 Cache Memory

2MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

533 MHz

Multimedia Features

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo , DVD+/-RW

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54, ExpressCard/34

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Core 2 Duo T2350

Processor Speed

1.8 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

SPDIF Input, VGA, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, TV-Out, USB 2.0

Network Protocols Supported

Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

WLAN 802.11 b/g, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, 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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