HP Compaq 6730b

The HP Compaq 6730b is a good value laptop with an excellent battery life and relatively wide selection of expansion ports. Although it sports a small hard drive and is quite heavy for a 15.4in notebook, the positives outweigh the negatives.

EXPERT STAR RATING
4.25
Price $ 1499.00 AUD
  • Features
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  • Number of speakers: 2. Audio Type: Stereo.
  • Performs considering its price, very long battery life, screen is not highly reflective, wide variety of expansion ports
  • Heavy, small hard drive
Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers
2
Audio Type
Stereo
Display
Screen size
15.4 in
Screen Resolution
1280x800
General
Length (mm)
355
Width (mm)
265
Height (mm)
44
Warranty (Months)
12
Weight (kg)
3.15
Hard Drive
Storage capacity
160 GB
RPM
5400
Input Devices
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
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW
Memory
Installed memory (RAM)
2 GB
Maximum memory (RAM)
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR2
L2 Cache Memory
3MB
Motherboard
Bus Speed
1066MHz
Multimedia Features
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )
Yes
Modem
Yes
Optical Drives
Supported Media
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo , DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (+R double layer) , DVD±RW (dual layer) , DVD±RW (±R DL)
PC Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
ExpressCard/54
PCs
Physical Security Features
Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader
Power Options
Power Supply
AC Power, Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Processor
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo P8400
Processor Speed
2.26
Software
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Vista
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
ExpressCard, D-Sub, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, RS-232C, S-Video Output, USB 2.0
Number of D-Sub Ports
1
Number of Firewire Ports
1
Number of Headphone Jack Ports
1
Number of Microphone Ports
1
Number of RJ45 Ports
1
Number of RS-232C Ports
1
Number of S-Video Output Ports
1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
4
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
 
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