| Compaq is one of the companies lately that | | | | ports, and a convenient six-in-one card |
| has gained a reputation for offering laptops | | | | reader. The six-in-one card reader makes it |
| at prices that are somewhat more affordable | | | | really easy to grab data from your camera or |
| for the consumer. And if you are considering | | | | PDA. |
| a Compaq laptop, a good choice may be the | | | | |
| Compaq Presario V2000. | | | | Speakers are front mounted on this Compaq |
| | | | laptop and have a surprisingly full and |
| The Compaq Presario V2000 laptop is a | | | | robust sound. Volume control is located |
| lightweight attractive unit that features a | | | | right at the top of the keyboard. |
| great 14.1 inch screen and excellent battery | | | | |
| life. It weighs in at only 6.1 pounds and is | | | | The hard drive and memory compartments are |
| compact and easy to carry with you. It is | | | | protected by grooved panels held in by |
| worthwhile to spend the extra $25 or so to | | | | screws, which are clearly identifiable on the |
| upgrade to the optional 12-cell battery that | | | | bottom of the laptop computer. The computer |
| lasts almost 6 hours. | | | | also includes WiFi access with blue LED |
| | | | status lights that are located on the front. |
| This Compaq laptop includes a bright WXGA | | | | |
| screen with a resolution of 1280 by 768 | | | | Even if you do not travel a lot, the Compaq |
| pixels. But you will not strain your eyes | | | | Presario V2000 will make a suitable |
| trying to read the screen, as it displays | | | | replacement for your desktop PC, when it is |
| icons large enough to see and read plus | | | | used in conjunction with HP's Xb2000 |
| includes an extra inch of width. Though not | | | | expansion base. The base serves as a |
| as tall, it is as wide as a standard 15 inch | | | | notebook stand and port replicator and |
| screen. | | | | includes built in speakers. It can also |
| | | | accommodate an additional hard drive and |
| The keyboard is responsive to touch and | | | | includes a wireless keyboard and mouse. |
| hardly make any noise when the keys are | | | | |
| depressed. The V200 also includes a lock | | | | This particular Compaq laptop is perfect for |
| button for the touchpad that prevents the | | | | travelers and homebodies alike. But for |
| cursor from wandering as you input your | | | | those on the go, it helps that it is |
| information. The standard version includes | | | | lightweight with an easily readable |
| an optical drive, FireWire port, three USB | | | | widescreen and long battery life. |