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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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