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This configuration of the HP Compaq Mobile Thin Client 2533t is a 3.1-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $800.The 12.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Powered by the VIA C7-M processor.This notebook has a 1GB hard disk and 1 GB of memory.
Specifications: Processor: VIA C7-M (1 GHz) ; RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM ; Weight: 3.1 lbs ; See full specs
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Description: This configuration of the HP Compaq Mobile Thin Client 2533t is a 3.1-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $800.The 12.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Powered by the VIA C7-M processor.This notebook has a 1GB hard disk and 1 GB of memory.
Pros: Has only a 3.1-pound weight, which is considerably lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this light a weight is $1,755.This laptop boasts a SmartMedia card slot, making it easy to swap digital pictures, audio clips, and other files with various handheld devices.
Cons: Has a modest 1 GHz CPU speed, which is somewhat slower than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell Latitude E6500, a -pound notebook at around $870, has a 2.40 GHz CPU speed.Also, this notebook has only a 1GB hard drive, which is considerably smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP Pavilion dv4t, a -pound notebook at around $870, has a 500GB hard drive.The fair battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more often than other laptops in its class.
Suitability: A mainstream consumer notebook, suited for general mobile computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.Travel with your own digital entertainment center ? this notebook comes with a DVD player.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.
Value: Overall, this notebook's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of general-purpose products with a similar screen size is considerably more -- in fact around $950.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 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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