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4.0 stars
"Great notebook for what it is supposed to be"
Pros: size, construction
Cons: runs hot at times
Summary: I actually own one of these. This is not a knock on some of the other reviews but, in my opinion, it's tough to accurately review a product by reading the specs. I bought the $750 version because I wanted bluetooth. After setting up Vista, I replaced the hard drive with a 250gb drive and installed Windows XP. Sound was an issue but a little bit of searching uncovered a fix.
I got the thing for its portability, not its performance so the processor wasn't a big issue. What I wanted was a highly portable notebook capable of basic word processing and getting online. I can play games at home.
I do have a couple of issues with the notebook. I don't care for the awkward battery. HP isn't selling the 3-cell battery at this time. When transporting the notebook, it sits on the back side. I hope the shape of the 6-cell battery doesn't put too much of a strain on the latch holding the battery in place. The only other issue is the heat. After a while, this thing gets pretty hot. The shape of the 6-cell battery helps with air flow.
I really like that the notebook is soundly constructed, from the metal exterior to the screen covering to protect the display. I don't mind the bezel around the screen because it allows for a larger keyboard.
Despite the battery and the heat, I would recommend this notebook to anyone looking for a basic notebook that is highly portable.
