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HP Compaq Presario V2000 Notebook SeriesHP unveiled the new Compaq Presario V2000 Series Notebook PC at the 2006 CES. The notebook offers a full-size keyboard for convenience, and a 14" high-definition widescreen display.

Supporting the latest Intel Duo Core processor, users can opt for either wired or wireless networking. Other features include:

  • Choice of Intel Centrino Duo or AMD Turion 64 mobile technology
  • WXGA resolution (1280 x 768) on the 14" display
  • Altec Lansing speakers
  • 6-in-1 digital media reader on select models

Prices start at US $549 (with Intel Celeron or AMD Sempron) and $1,349 (with Intel dual core processors). Available now from HP's store.

HP Compaq V2000 Features:

  • Intel Core Duo processor, a next-generation dual-core mobile processor with revolutionary mobile performance. It offers two mobile-optimized execution cores in a single processor for enhanced performance on floating-point intensive applications such as gaming, digital music, digital photography and video editing. It also provides multitasking capabilities such as watching a high-definition movie while converting audio CDs.
  • Available with Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection(7) and Mobile Intel 945 Express chipset family, providing support for faster processor, security, support and new capabilities for high-performance connections.
  • Easily connect notebook to peripherals to the HP xb2000 Notebook Expansion Base(8) for a true desktop experience and to the HP xc2000 All-in-One Media Cable(8) for a one-step connection to home entertainment systems.

    Technical Specifications:

  • Choice of mobile Intel or AMD processors, including Intel Centrino Duo, Intel Core Duo processor, Mobile AMD Sempron or AMD Turion 64.
  • ExpressCard 54 slot (select models)
  • IEEE1394 and three USB 2.0 ports (select models)
  • Fast hard drives up to 100 GB(9) (select models)
  • Available with integrated DVD, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD±R/RW drive with double-layer(10) support or LightScribe DVD±R/RW drive with double-layer support for silkscreen-quality, laser-etched(11) labels for DVDs
  • 6-in-1 digital media reader (select models)
  • Thin and light: weight starting at 5.21 pounds(12) and as thin as 1.29 inches
  • 6-cell standard and 12-cell battery available for additional battery life(3)
  • Altec Lansing speakers