http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=184034
$900 after a $180 rebate. I need a laptop for school, and I need this to last me at least 2.5 years. What do you guys think?
Specs:
Model Number
Compaq Presario R3425US
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)
Processor
Mobile AMD® Athlon XP-M Processor 3000+ with PowerNow! Technology
Processor Speed
1.6GHz
Level 1 Cache
128KB Level 1 Cache
Level 2 Cache
256KB Level 2 Cache
Data Bus Speed
Up to 1600MHz Frontside Bus
RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
512MB PC-2700 DDR RAM (Expandable to 1.28GB)
Memory Configuration
(1) 256MB Integrated Memory Module; (1) 256MB SO-DIMM Memory Module
Memory Slots Available
(0) Available 200-pin SO-DIMM Slots
Hard Drive
60GB 4,200RPM Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive
Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive
Display Type
15.4" Widescreen High-Definition BrightView XGA Active Matrix Display
Video Card
Integrated 4x AGP nVidia GeForce4 420 Go Video Chipset
Video Memory Installed
32MB DDR SDRAM Video Memory
Internal Max Resolution
1280 x 800 at 24-bit (16.7M colors)
Video Output Supported
NTSC
Sound Card
Integrated Soundblaster Pro Compatible Audio Chipset
Sound Output Mode
16-Bit Stereo
Modem / Communications Device
Integrated 56K V.90 Fax/Modem
Data / Fax Transfer Rate
56Kbps Data / 14.4Kbps Fax
Network Features
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
Wireless Network Features
Integrated IEEE-802.11b/g 54Mbps Wireless Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Support
Ports and Connectors
(1) Parallel 25-pin Port; (1) VGA 15-pin Port; (1) TV Out S-Video Port; (3) USB 2.0 Type "A" Ports; (1) Modem RJ-11 Port; (1) Network RJ-45 Port; (1) Microphone Port; (1) Headphone Port; (1) Notebook Expansion Port
Expansion Slots
1 (1 free) CardBus PCMCIA Type I or II Slot
Built-in Devices
Speakers
Input Devices
Keyboard, Touchpad
Power Supply
Universal AC Adapter
Battery Included
8-Cell Rechargable Lithium-Ion Battery
Included Software
Compaq Custom Utilities, Apple iTunes, WinDVD, Microsoft Works, MSN Encarta Plus, Microsoft Money, Sonic RecordNow, Adobe PhotoShop Album STE, Muvee autoProducer, Norton AntiVirus 2005 (60 Day Subscription)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
14.25" x 11.18" x 1.8"
Weight
7.8 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
$900 after a $180 rebate. I need a laptop for school, and I need this to last me at least 2.5 years. What do you guys think?
Specs:
Model Number
Compaq Presario R3425US
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)
Processor
Mobile AMD® Athlon XP-M Processor 3000+ with PowerNow! Technology
Processor Speed
1.6GHz
Level 1 Cache
128KB Level 1 Cache
Level 2 Cache
256KB Level 2 Cache
Data Bus Speed
Up to 1600MHz Frontside Bus
RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
512MB PC-2700 DDR RAM (Expandable to 1.28GB)
Memory Configuration
(1) 256MB Integrated Memory Module; (1) 256MB SO-DIMM Memory Module
Memory Slots Available
(0) Available 200-pin SO-DIMM Slots
Hard Drive
60GB 4,200RPM Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive
Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive
Display Type
15.4" Widescreen High-Definition BrightView XGA Active Matrix Display
Video Card
Integrated 4x AGP nVidia GeForce4 420 Go Video Chipset
Video Memory Installed
32MB DDR SDRAM Video Memory
Internal Max Resolution
1280 x 800 at 24-bit (16.7M colors)
Video Output Supported
NTSC
Sound Card
Integrated Soundblaster Pro Compatible Audio Chipset
Sound Output Mode
16-Bit Stereo
Modem / Communications Device
Integrated 56K V.90 Fax/Modem
Data / Fax Transfer Rate
56Kbps Data / 14.4Kbps Fax
Network Features
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
Wireless Network Features
Integrated IEEE-802.11b/g 54Mbps Wireless Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Support
Ports and Connectors
(1) Parallel 25-pin Port; (1) VGA 15-pin Port; (1) TV Out S-Video Port; (3) USB 2.0 Type "A" Ports; (1) Modem RJ-11 Port; (1) Network RJ-45 Port; (1) Microphone Port; (1) Headphone Port; (1) Notebook Expansion Port
Expansion Slots
1 (1 free) CardBus PCMCIA Type I or II Slot
Built-in Devices
Speakers
Input Devices
Keyboard, Touchpad
Power Supply
Universal AC Adapter
Battery Included
8-Cell Rechargable Lithium-Ion Battery
Included Software
Compaq Custom Utilities, Apple iTunes, WinDVD, Microsoft Works, MSN Encarta Plus, Microsoft Money, Sonic RecordNow, Adobe PhotoShop Album STE, Muvee autoProducer, Norton AntiVirus 2005 (60 Day Subscription)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
14.25" x 11.18" x 1.8"
Weight
7.8 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
