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Reviews of the HP Compaq nc2400

  • 6.3

    CNET Review

    May 9, 2006

    The Good: Very low starting price; includes key security features; has a large display for such a lightweight model; three-year warranty.

    The Bad: A bit heavier than comparable models; lacks a touch pad and a scroll button; fewer ports and connections than competitive models.

    The Bottom Line: Though it lacks the latest components, the low-price HP Compaq nc2400 strikes an appealing balance between features and portability for basic mobile users.

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  • 8.3

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | December 3, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 103421 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.

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  • 7.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: Although performance is poor, the flawless usability and great price of the HP Compaq nc2400 more than compensate. With reliable features, a compact chassis and Windows Vista, the HP is perfect for business use

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  • 8.0

    whatlaptop.co.uk

    Review Summary: It struggles on performance terms, but it's reliable and the price is attractive

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  • No Rating

    NotebookReview.com

    By VynZ | March 19, 2007

    Review Summary: The HP NC-2400 is an ultraportable from HP that stands out from most notebooks of this size by including an integrated optical drive. Despite the inclusion on an optical drive, HP has managed to keep the weight at 2.8 pounds or roughly 3 pounds with the 6

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Manufacturer: HP

Part number: EZ126AW#ABA

General

  • Recommended Use Small business
  • Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
  • System Type Notebook
  • Built-in Devices Speaker, Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
  • Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
  • Width 11.1 in
  • Depth 8.4 in
  • Height 1 in
  • Weight 2.9 lbs
  • Color Black
  • Localization English / United States
  • Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Vista certified system
  • Screen type Wide-screen
  • Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Bluetooth

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core Solo U1400 / 1.2 GHz
  • Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
  • Data bus speed 533 MHz
  • Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
  • Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 2 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
  • RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
  • Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
  • Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
  • Shock Tolerance 125 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 200 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
  • Vibration Tolerance 0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)
  • Max Altitude Operating 10000 ft

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type IDE

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 60 GB - 4200 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Integrated
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Display

  • Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Color Support Up to 16.2 million colors
  • Features Anti-glare

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
  • Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 224 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio codec AD1981HD
  • Audio output compliant standards Sound Blaster Pro
  • Audio Output Features High Definition Audio
  • Audio Input None

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Pointing stick, Keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem - MDC
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications ITU V.8bis, ITU V.32, ITU V.22bis, ITU T.4, ITU T.30, ITU V.17, ITU V.251, ITU V.21, ITU V.92, ITU V.34, ITU V.250, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.22, ITU V.29, ITU V.80, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.23, Bell 103J, Bell 212A
  • Fax Compatibility G3

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
  • Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
  • Remote management protocol SNMP
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
  • Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Wake on LAN, Memory change alert, System password, HP Mobile Data Protection System 3D, Power-on password, DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP Enhanced DriveLock
  • Compliant Standards APM 1.2, GS, MIC, UL, VCCI, CE, GOST, CCC, CCIB, CSA, BSMI, ACPI, SABS, SASO

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
  • Battery capacity 5100 mAh
  • Mfr estimated battery life 6.25 hour(s)
  • Recharge time 2.5 hour(s)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 3 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Software Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription), HP Mobile Print Driver, HP Wireless Assistant, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP One-Touch Button, HP OpenView Radia Management Solutions, InterVideo WinDVD, HP Help and Support, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, HP ProtectTools Security Manager
  • Windows Vista ready The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7

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