HP Compaq 6320 Notebook PC
As the Intel Core Duo processor technology makes inroads, we have many more manufacturers adapting this technology. HP is another one to follow suit, with the introduction of its new HP Compaq 6320 Notebook PC, powered by the Duo technology.
The HP 6320 is noticeably thin and lightweight - great when you are constantly on the move. But the Duo is not the only great thing you can look forward to in this notebook: you also get several options to go wireless, including my favorite, mobile broadband technology (using Verizon's broadband access network).
Biometric security is built-in with a fingerprint reader and, of course, HP ProtectTools Suite. Other goodies included by HP are an integrated 7-in-1 smart card reader and TPM 1.2 module.
Although I'd have liked a bigger screen, the HP 6320 is a tad disappointing - with the option for a 15" TFT XGA or SXGA+. A useful feature is the HP Fast Charge technology that charges the primary battery 90% in 90 minutes, and then charges the secondary battery to 90% giving you enough juice to continue working.
Prices start at US $1,049, and details on the HP Compaq 6320 Notebook PC are available from HP's website.
| Operating system: | Preinstalled: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, FreeDOS, Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Processor: | |
| Chipset: | Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset |
| Memory: | DDR2 SDRAM, 533- or 667-MHz, two SODIMM slots supporting dual channel memory8, 256/512/1024/2048-MB, supports up to 4096 MB |
| Hard drive(s) | 40/60/80/100-GB 5400 rpm |
| Removable media: | 12.7-mm optical drives: LightScribe2 DVD+/-RW with Double Layer2 , DVD+/-RW SuperMulti9 with Double Layer2, 24X DVD/CD-RW combo, 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CD-ROM |
| Display: | 14.1-inch or 15.0-inch XGA (1024 x 768 resolution and 16M colors), 15.0-inch XGA BrightView display6 (1024 x 768 resolution and 16M colors), 15.0-inch SXGA+ wide viewing angle (1400 x 1050 resolution and 16M colors) |
| Graphics: | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, up to 128-MB shared system memory |
| Audio: | PremierSound High Definition Audio w/24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone |
| Wireless support: | HP ev2200 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless Module4 (requires Verizon Wireless Service); Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection, Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g WiFi Adapter, Broadcom 4311BG 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter, Bluetoothâ„¢ 2.0 |
| Communications: | Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller5 (10/100/1000), 56K v.92 modem |
| Expansion slots: | 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards; Express Card slot |
| 7-in-1 Media Reader: | Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Smart Media and xD memory cards |
| Ports and connectors: | 4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, mic in, line out, integrated mic, IEEE 1394a, AC power, RJ-11, RJ-45, lock slot, S-video TV out, parallel, serial, docking |
| Input device: | Full-sized keyboard; Touchpad with scroll zone, Touchpad with scroll zone and HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, or Pointstick with HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor |
| Dimensions (h x w x d): | 1.2 in (at front) x 12.9 in (w) x 10.8 in (d) / 30.3 mm (at front) x 328.6 mm x 247.3 mm |
| Weight: | Starting at 6.1 lb / 2.8 kg |
| Power: | 6-cell (52 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, secondary HP 8-cell (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery7, 65W HP Smart AC Adapter15, HP Fast Charge Technology |
| Expansion solutions: | HP Docking Station HP Advanced Docking Station HP External MultiBay II HP Monitor Stands |
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on March 6, 2006 8:54 AM
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