HP Compaq Business 6720s (Core 2 Duo T5670 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Vista Business)

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HP Compaq Business 6720s (Core 2 Duo T5670 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Vista Business)

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This configuration of the HP Compaq Business 6720s is a 5.5-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $875.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Specifications: Environmental & energy standards compliance: EPA Energy Star; Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM; See full specs

Price range: $775.83 - $979.65

CNET product brief

Description: This configuration of the HP Compaq Business 6720s is a 5.5-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $875.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Pros: Has a 250GB hard drive, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a hard drive is $1,205.

Cons: Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video RAM.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital video camcorder onto DVDs.Includes office-grade word processing software -- capable of producing all the complex documents you may need to publish.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of consumer level products with a similar screen size is considerably more -- in fact around $1,093.Generally, it should be considered by serious bargain hunters.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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