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Tech Rating: 3 out of 10 –
Nothing fancy about the hardware in this computer. Basically has
the minimum to operate Windows XP.
The computer is 12.9” x 10.5” x 1.2” and weighs 6.2 pounds. It
also offers a 15.0” XGA screen that supports up to 1024X768
resolution with 16 M colors. The 6-cell high capacity Lithium-ion
battery can last up to 4.5 hours. There is also an expansion bay
to allow for further upgrades. There is nothing special about the
casing or appearance of this laptop. It features a gray top with
the HP logo along with a black body. For those of you searching
for a fashionable computer, this is not for you. The battery life
is highly praised for a) being honest and b) being quite long.
This 3-4 hours is a long time to run a computer off of a battery.
However, this time will drop drastically if the media features or
media drive is in use.
The computer comes with a 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, phone and
Ethernet jack, and an integrated Intel Graphics card. The computer
features an integrated sound card with built-in speakers and has
audio ports. There is a standard keyboard and touchpad as well.
Other basic ports are also offered along with, of course, an AC
adapter to charge the battery and run the computer off of home
power as well. The computer’s built-in wireless is highly praised
for working very well. More and more areas are offering wireless
support. This allows you to take your laptop to different areas
and still have access to the internet. This is a very important
feature and can be very convenient.
The computer is great for multitasking basic applications such as
the internet, Microsoft office, and instant messaging programs.
However, it is recommended that the memory be upgraded to 512 MB
which is fairly cheap to do as it will cost you only around $40.
This computer is also highly praised for the quality of its
DVD/CD-RW Combo drive. Quality media bays such as the 24X drive
that comes with the HP NX6110 are important for music and movie
buffs alike. This computer is capable of burning CDs and DVDs as
well as playing them on the 15.0” screen. This drive alone has a
value of nearly $100, thus adding to the overall value of the
laptop. Unfortunately the screen does not support widescreen
features (few screens do as of yet).
The main aspect this product offers is the price. At only $700 (up
to an additional $100 off with certain rebates), this is a great
first computer, application computer, or on the go computer.
Unfortunately, it is not ideal for playing high end games, but
will be able to adequately run low end games such as hearts or
minesweeper. Low end games are games that do not require intensive
graphics or complicated physics (more complicated than
minesweeper, but less complicated than big name titles such as
Half-Life or F.E.A.R) can also run adequately well on this laptop.
The screen is also very versatile. It can quickly be adjusted to
change brightness as well as other features so that you’re your
eyes do not become irritated for long sessions at the computer.
The 15.0” screen, which is quite large for a standard laptop, is
great for all your entertainment purposes such as watching movies
or listening to music on long car trips or flights.
One flaw in this computer is its hard drive, which is just 40 GB
and thus only adequate for basic usage, but not large amounts of
media storage. The PATA style hard drives are also not very
popular because they are inferior the latest SATA drives. Again,
this hard drive is good for only basic computer use and nothing
out of the ordinary.
I use this computer as simply a backup. I use two computers at
once and take this one with me when I travel. It is great for when
my main computer is tied up with a large application and serves me
well on the road. The built-in wireless works very well. Again, I
am stressing that this computer is solid, but not intended for
high end usage. Another concern for those looking to purchase a
laptop is the cooling of the computer. When computers overheat,
they can function improperly and even become permanently damaged.
This laptop however, is one that is known to stay cool after long
periods of use. This is because the laptop is very efficient (also
the reasoning behind the long battery life). Of course there is
still a pressing need to be concerned and cautious about the
computer overheating to protect your investment. Warning: Laptops
tend to be designed for convenience and lack in performance. This
is expected because of their size and ability to run on battery
power. If you are expecting a great deal of power out of this
machine (or any laptops in this price range), you are looking in
the wrong place.
Overall, this computer does pack in some nice features and is a
great deal at only $700 compared to some of the other laptops on
the market today with few or none additional features that cost
well over $1000. It makes a great first laptop, but is also good
for those who need a basic laptop and do not want to spend a lot
of money on one. Although the hard drive space may not be as big
as one may of hoped, the laptop still is a great deal.
Overall Rating: 7 out of 10
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