HP Compaq Presario V4000

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These components all added up to good, if not exceptional, performance in CNET Labs' benchmark tests--about even with the much less expensive Toshiba Satellite M45 (with a slower processor and less memory) and the comparably priced Gateway M460S we tested back in June. Unfortunately, the system's six-cell battery ran for only 3 hours, 7 minutes on a charge; about the same as the Toshiba but giving out far sooner than the Gateway.

Like other Presarios, HP backs the Presario V4000 family with a one-year warranty, which you can extend to a more reasonable three years for $179--about average. For those who are a little rough on their equipment, HP has accident insurance that includes expedited repairs for $100 per year. Should anything go wrong, it's likely HP's Web site has the fix, with help that includes downloads of the latest BIOS and software, tips for troubleshooting a problem, and well-organized FAQs. The company has a toll-free, 24/7 hotline for questions and concerns; you can send e-mail day or night for a next-day reply.

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System configurations:
Compaq Presario V4000
Windows XP Pro; 2GHz Intel Pentium M 760; 1GB DDR2 PC2700 SDRAM 333MHz; Intel 915GM Graphics Media Accelerator 128MB; Toshiba MK8025GAS 80GB 4,200rpm

Gateway M460S
Windows XP Home; 2.13GHz Intel Pentium M 765; 512MB 533MHz; ATI Mobility Radeon X600 128MB; Fujitsu MHT2080AH 80GB 5,400rpm

Sony VAIO VGN-FS570
Windows XP Home; 1.73GHz Intel Pentium M 740; 1GB DDR SDRAM 333MHz; Intel 915GM/GMS 910GML Express 128MB; Fujitsu MHU2100AT 100GB 4,200rpm

Toshiba Satellite M45
Windows XP Home; 1.73GHz Intel Pentium M 740; 512MB DDR SDRAM 333MHz; Intel 915GM Graphics Media Accelerator 128MB; Toshiba MK1031GAS 100GB 4,200rpm

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