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Hewlett-Packard Compaq Presario A900 (A936TU)

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Hewlett-Packard Compaq Presario A900 (A936TU) 3.50

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RRP

$1799.00

Review Date

Friday, 16th of May, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T8100

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

What's Hot

Great screen size for the price, good usability, good speakers

What's Not

Lacks PC Card and ExpressCard expansion slots, doesn't support the latest networking options, screen is reflective in bright environments

The Final Word

Despite some negative points, this unit offers several features rarely seen in this price bracket. If you don't need independent graphics or the latest networking options, take a peek.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

WXGA High Definition BrightView

Screen size

17.1 in

Screen Resolution

1440x900

General

Length (mm)

396

Width (mm)

285

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

3.5

Weight without PSU (kg)

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

250 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

3MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel GM965 Chipset

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM

Drive Type

DVD-RW DL

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

USB

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T8100

Processor Speed

2.1 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Bundled Software

Microsoft® Office 2007 Pro (60 day Trial), Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition (with 20 Day Trial Full version), Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, Symantec™ Norton Anti-Virus™ (60 days live update), Symantec™ Norton Internet Security (60 days live update), Cyberlink DVD Suite, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, HP PhotoSmart Essential

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

LAN (10/100Mbps), D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of D-Sub Ports

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

Network Protocols Supported

Ethernet, Wireless

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

WLAN 802.11 b/g, Wireless 802.11a

*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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