HP Compaq Business Notebook 6735b - Athlon X2 QL-64 2.1 GHz - 15.4" TFT

Description: This configuration of the HP Compaq Business Notebook 6735b is a 6-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $730.The 15.4 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Runs on the AMD Athlon X2 processor.This configuration has a 320GB hard drive and 2 GB of RAM.

Pros: Has a 320GB hard drive.This is larger than the average notebook on the market today, but is to be expected for a notebook of this price.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons: The poor battery performance of this notebook means it has to be recharged more often than other laptops 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 notebook.Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD burner.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to 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) The integrated camera, while it does not have the resolution of most digital cameras, can be handy if you want to web chat over the Web.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: KS151UT

• General

• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Width 14 in
• Depth 10.4 in
• Height 1.3 in
• Weight 6 lbs
• Localization English / United States
• Notebook type Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

• Processor

• Processor AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 / 2.1 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Chipset type AMD M780G

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 1 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
• Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
• Shock Tolerance 125 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 200 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
• Vibration Tolerance 0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards MMCplus, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card

• Display

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

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3200

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio codec AD1981HD
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Audio Input Microphone

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated
• Capture Resolutions 640 x 480

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem - MDC
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
• Protocols & Specifications ITU T.4, ITU T.30, ITU V.17, ITU V.21, ITU V.22, ITU V.23, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.34, ITU V.80, ITU V.92, Bell 103J, Bell 212A, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.8bis, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.32bis

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Wireless NIC Broadcom 4322AGN
• Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Remote management protocol SNMP
• Networking standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3ab, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Battery

• Miscellaneous

• Features HP SpareKey, System password, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP Disk Sanitizer, Power-on password, Memory change alert, HP Enhanced DriveLock, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CE, GS, UL, CCC, CSA, FCC, MIC, BSMI, GOST, ICES, SABS, VCCI, A-Tick
• Manufacturer Selling Program HP Smart Buy

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
• Battery capacity 55 Wh
• Mfr estimated battery life 4.25 hour(s)

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• Software HP QuickLook 2, InterVideo WinDVD, HP Wireless Assistant, HP Universal Print Driver, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP Help and Support Center, HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Client Manager Software (free download), Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), McAfee Total Protection for Small Business (60 days trial)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year

• Sustainability

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

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Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com