Procrsor centrino duo 1,83 (2 Cpu)
Hard 160 gb
1520 GB ram
At a little over five pounds, the HP Compaq nc6400 is one of the lightest 14.1-inch widescreen notebooks we've seen. This system doesn't skimp on features to save on weight, either. In addition to a dual-core processor, the nc6400 features EV-DO connectivity and discrete graphics for the reasonable price of $1,999.
For the indecisive among us, the nc6400 offers both a pointing stick with dedicated buttons and a trackpad below the notebook's spacious, full-sized keyboard, proving that it is possible to please everyone. Above the keyboard sits a series of buttons devoted to HP's Info Center, wireless on/off, presentation settings (which allow for quick display adjustments), and three volume buttons.
The keyboard and display are surrounded by rubber bumpers to prevent the display from getting tattooed by the keys over an extended period. The area below the keyboard is coated with HP's in-mold lamination, making the surface highly resistant to the rubbing and scratches caused by prolonged use. The nc6400 is made more durable by the magnesium display enclosure and magnesium-reinforced base.
Our test system was powered by the 2-GHz Intel Core Duo processor. While we didn't have any problems multitasking, the nc6400 managed a ho-hum MobileMark 2005 score of 219. That's the same score that the Dell Latitude D620 turned in using a slower 1.8-GHz CPU, albeit one with 512MB more RAM. The nc6400 lasted a decent 3 hours and 51 minutes of battery life with Wi-Fi off, and lost only 11 minutes of runtime with the radio turned on. Thanks to HP's Fast Charge technology, this notebook recharged quickly, reaching 90 percent in 90 minutes.
If you're looking to run Windows Vista's Aero graphics without a hitch and do some light graphics work, HP outfits this configuration with ATI's Mobility Radeon X1300. The nc6400 racked up a 3DMark03 score of 3,336, which is good for this class of system. This notebook managed 94 frames per second in our F.E.A.R. test, but that was at the low autodetect resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
The nc6400's wireless performance was quite good, averaging 16.4 Mbps at 5 feet, and 16.7 Mbps at 50 feet from our access point. The real news for wireless users is the built-in EV-DO modem, which connects to Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess network. This thin-and-light system averaged 456.8 Kbps in our EV-DO testing, which is above average but slightly lower than the Dell Latitude D620's 498.4 Kbps. Currently, HP doesn't offer HSDPA connectivity for the nc6400, which is better for overseas travelers, but the company will make it an upgrade option in the coming months.
HP doesn't miss a beat when it comes to security. HP's ProtectTools is a suite of software programs, including authentication services and application and device managers. It complements the notebook's hardware security features, including the Smart Card reader, embedded TPM security chip, and the fingerprint reader, all of which come standard on the system. HP also offers an optional built-to-fit privacy filter ($49), which obscures the screen from everyone but the user.
To protect your data in case of a fall, the nc6400 features HP's Mobile Data Protection System 3D, which parks the hard drive heads when the notebook detects shock or vibration. The nc6400 has a fairly standard set of ports, save for the SD Card slot located front and center, between the speakers.
The $1,999 price tag may seem a bit high for a 14.1-inch business class notebook, but for those looking for top-notch security, EV-DO connectivity, dual-core performance, and discrete graphics, the nc6400 is a winner.
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