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The nc8430 is HP's business class high-powered 15.4" notebook, often popular for its solid build, gaming capability, and business class support through HP. HP nc8430 starts at a base price of $1,449 with a three year standard warranty, but you can purchase the notebook as one of several pre-configured models or make a custom-to-order.

I ordered my laptop with the following specifications for $2410 as configured:

* Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 (2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 4 MB L2 Cache)
* Windows XP Pro
* 2048MB (2GB) 667MHz DDR2 (1GB factory installed, 1GB customer installed)
* 100GB Hard Drive @ 7200 RPM
* 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)
* 56Kbps Modem & 10/100/1000 NIC
* 8 Cell Primary Battery
* Dual Pointer Devices
* Intel 802.11a/b/g & Bluetooth
* Embedded TPM 1.2 & Fingerprint Reader
* 3/3/0 Year Onsite Warranty in US
* HP Advanced Docking Station

Overall, HP nc8430 is a very fine machine that has done much to impress both myself and my co-workers. While it does have its minor flaws, the notebook itself is build business-class touch. It delivers top notch gaming and processing performance while still maintaining a sleek and small profile for a 15.4" notebook. Most of the ports are positioned very well on the notebook, and its functionality is further enhanced with the Basic Docking Station. However, with power there comes great responsibility -- don't put this notebook on your lap and play a couple of high powered games.

For general purpose activities the notebook is fine no matter where it sits, so feel free to check your email, play solitaire, and surf the net from your living room couch. And for the amount of power in this notebook, the battery life is also very respectable and can be further enhanced through the secondary battery options provided by HP.

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The HP Compaq nc2400 is definitely the best business focussed ultra-portable notebook that I’ve seen. Even for an individual buyer, this thin and light laptop has a great deal to offer. The specification is good, the warranty is impressive and the ergonomics are first rate.

It seems churlish to complain about three hours of battery life on a notebook this small, but Sony has raised the bar so high in this area that every other manufacturer is playing catch up. But when you factor price into the equation, you can forgive the HP Compaq nc2400 for its modest battery life.

In fact you could happily specify an extended battery with this machine and still end up with a superb notebook at a great price.

Via trustedreviews.

The HP Compaq nx9420 is the lower end of HP's 17 inch business notebooks (whereas the nw9440 is the higher end) and could be classified as a desktop replacement or a mobile workstation.

In Canada there are 4 pre-configured models (now 8 with the addition of Core 2 Duo) ranging from the T2300 to the T2500 (and T5600 to T7400) as the choice for processors.

This model is the second to the most expensive configuration (EV268AA) for the Core Duo processor.

After using the nx9420 for quite some time, I really enjoy the overall quality of this notebook. Everything about the notebook is solid in my opinion and it is a very good alternative to big, heavy 17 inch powerhouse notebooks. This unit is priced nicely and would be recommended to anyone looking for a light notebook with a large 17 inch screen.

Via notebookreview.

HP Compaq tc4400 12-inch screen Tablet PC series now include preconfigured EN356UT model with Intel’s Core 2 Duo, codenamed Merom, processor.

Based on Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset, the tc4400 EN356UT features Core 2 Duo T5600 CPU running on 1.83GHz with 2MB of L2 cache, a 512MB of DDR2 memory, an 80GB hard drive, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and an Integrated Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG. Regarding security, HP Compaq tc4400 EN356UT incorporates a biometric fingerprint sensor and embedded security chip.

the HP Compaq tc4400 comes with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.

The HP Compaq tc4400 EN356UT price starts at $1,479.00 at HP’s web site after instant savings.

Via laptoping.

HP Compaq Presario v3000t 14.1-inch screen laptop is now available for purchase at HP’s site with the new Intel Core 2 Duo Merom processor. The Compaq v3000t can be configured with Core 2 Duo T5600 or T7200 processor, as same as Intel’s Celeron, Core Solo or Core Duo CPUs.

Its price after $100 mail-in rebate, when includes low-cost T5600 Merom, is $830 at least, but you can still purchase it with Celeron CPU for only $530 after rebate.

HP Compaq Presario v3000t has the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, a SATA hard drive with from 40GB to 120GB storage, and up to 2GB of memory. Its equipped with Intel’s wireless and a optional Bluetooth.

You can choose between standard finish or IMPRINT Finish, which offers a “smooth, high-gloss coating which provides greater durability than Compaq’s traditional paint process”.

HP will start shipping the Merom powered Presario v3000t from September 12.

Via laptoping.