Compaq Presario F761US - Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 1.9 GHz - 15.4" TFT

Description: The HP Compaq Presario F761US is a 5.7-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $700.The 15.4 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Built around the AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor.This configuration has a 160GB hard disk and 1 GB of RAM.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Has a modest 1.9 GHz CPU speed.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average notebook on the market today.The fair battery performance of this notebook means it has to be recharged more often than other notebooks in its class.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD burner.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.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 Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right notebook for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: KP029UA#ABA

• General

• Recommended Use Home use
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 14.1 in
• Depth 10.1 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 5.7 lbs
• Localization English / United States
• Notebook type Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

• Processor

• Processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 / 1.9 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 512 KB

• RAM

• Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Display

• Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features BrightView

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7000M
• Max Allocated RAM Size 287 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio output compliant standards Sound Blaster Pro
• Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
• Audio Input None

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, QuickPlay

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 7 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

• Power

• Power device form factor External

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Software Microsoft Works, Muvee autoProducer, CyberLink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Photosmart Essential, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Technical support - Software - 1 year

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

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• Website: http://www.hp.com