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This configuration of the HP Compaq Mobile Workstation 8710w is a 7.5-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is expensive at around $2,690.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA quadro FX 1600M graphics with 512MB of video memory.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 7.5 lbs; See full specs
Price range: $2,739.99 - $3,030.53
CNET product brief
Description: This configuration of the HP Compaq Mobile Workstation 8710w is a 7.5-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is expensive at around $2,690.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA quadro FX 1600M graphics with 512MB of video memory.
Pros: Has a BD-RE removable disc drive, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has 1920 x 1200 native screen resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced notebooks.This notebook boasts a SmartMedia card slot, making it easy to swap digital pictures, wav files, and other files with various handheld devices.This is a Santa Rosa Centrino.
Cons: Has a 7.5-pound weight, which is considerably heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO SZ791N/X, at around $2, 915, has only a 4-pound weight.The HP Compaq Mobile Workstation 8710w comes with simple word processing software ? if you often need access to special character sets you will likely need to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.
Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.With 512MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do tremedously better than most other notebooks, when it comes to multimedia applications and games.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value: Despite its expensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.However, if you were to judge strictly by how large the screen is, the average price of consumer level products with a similar screen size is quite a bit less -- right around $1,558.
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) To get the most out of this notebook's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
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