RSCossieGaz

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does anyone know if a Compaq persario 900 laptop any good? if so how much were they new and whats the going rate now?

also how would you upgrade to be able to go online on the move so to speak-not really familuar with laptops so any info would be appreciated

cheers

RSCossieGaz

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anyone

CraigN

need a bit more info on the exact modle number mate and the spec

can you get any of the numbers off the bottom of it ?

RSCossieGaz

iTrader: (6)

model num 919EA dont know if that helps

bcracknell

don't know what the model number means exactly but found a review of a Presario 900 laptop here...looks pretty nice.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mob...mpaq-p900.html

you won't need to upgrade anything to get online at home..it's got modem, LAN and wireless built in.
you'd need a GPRS mobile via infrared or bluetooth adapter or a gprs card for the laptop.

sorry, no idea what they were new. How much is it up for?

CraigN

Processor
Mobile AMD Athlon XP 1800+ (1.53 GHz)
Display
15.0 inch XGA
Form factor ( H x L x W )
1.5 inch x 12.8 inch x 10.6 inch
Form factor
2.9 kg (6.5 pounds)
Three spindle

Chipset

Level 2 cache
256 KB integrated
Main System Memory
256 MB (one-dimm) 266 MHz DDR
Hard drive
30 GB Ultra DMA 4200 RPM
Media player
8X DVD/CD-RW Combo drive
Disk drive
1.44 configurable floppy
Modem
High speed V.92 data/fax PCI modem
Lan
Integrated 10/100 Base T ethernet port
Graphics
ATI Mobility Radeon

Video memory
16 MB up to 64 MB shared video memory
S-Video TV-out
Sound
PCI Audio
Speakers
JBL Pro Performance Audio with Bass reflex
Digital volume control
Audio CD player control function keys (Play/Pause, Stop, Previous Track, Next Track)
Keyboard
Oversized keys and separate cursor control keys (88 keys) - 101 key compatible.
Mouse
Touchpad pointing device
LED Status Display
System Power, Battery Charge/Low, AC Power Status, Cap Lock, Num lock, HDD Activity
PCMCIA Card Slots
One (1) Type I/II PC Card slot with support for 32-bit Card bus
I/O Interfaces
Two (2) USB 1.1 Connectors

Parallel SPP/ECP standard interface; (DB25 connector)

PS2 Style Mouse or Keyboard port

RJ-45 Ethernet jack

RJ-11 modem jack

Two audio ports (headphone/speaker out, microphone-in)

S-Video TV-Out

AC Power adaptor

External VGA monitor port

Battery
4.4 Ah LiON - high capacity, lightweight

Software Bundle

Productivity
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Microsoft Works 6.0, Microsoft Word 2002

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Internet and online AOL
Freeserve
British Telecom
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Service and support
Getting Started and Documentation Suite (CD)
Quick Restore (CD)

ymantec Norton Anti-virus 2002

One year parts and labour limited warranty

Entertainment
Intervideo WinDVD
Roxio EasyCD Creator
Additional software
Software choice



looks ok

cpu is a bit slow now and its an athlon

good ram upgrade capability and it has a decent graphics card providing you up the ram you have

James_RScos

Had a look on HP/Compaqs web page looks good not alot of FAQ so normally means not many problems with the laptop in question and of what questions there where all seemed to be gerenal questions not problem with laptop questions.

Nath

I've got a Compaq Evo N1015v and its ok. I dont know what the full spec is but, apart from eating battery power time and batteries themselves its been as good as gold. I did have a Toshiba before this one and it was wank and always crashing on me but then again I think it used to belong to the Romans once upon a time ...

James_RScos

Ive got one of those roman latops from my company very slow and always crashing. LOL @ ROMAN Laptop

Moonstone Cossie

it's a compaq I work as i IT technician and i wouldn't waste my piss on 1.

since HP & Compaq Merged there product are awful your far better off going for an ACER laptop.

If u want prices give me shout and i'll sort u out a good price and some FREEBEE software

Nath

A few of my collegues have Acers and they love them to bits compared to other ones they've had in the past. From what I gather they were shit a few years back, but have all of a sudden come to the top in terms of reliabilty and build ...

Moonstone Cossie

Agreed they are proper spot on now we sell loads of them and £££ for £££ they can't be beaten on Price & Spec