Review of HP Compaq 2210b GX518PA#ACJ + DF769A

Review of HP Compaq 2210b GX518PA#ACJ + DF769A

 

Introduction

As you'd expect with any laptop carrying a corporate agenda, the 12.1-inch HP Compaq 2210b/CT isn't anything too riveting, but it's not a half bad option if you're scouting something small (and strictly for the office). Weighing in at just 3.7-pounds, this ultraportable packs a modest 1.86GHz Celeron processor, 512MB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive, an optional integrated optical drive, a 1,280 x 800 resolution panel, Vista Home Basic, and your choice of a four- or eight-cell battery. Additionally, you'll find an SD card slot, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, VGA / S-Video outputs, gigabit Ethernet, audio in / out, and an ExpressCard slot to make that 3G wireless card feel at home.

Hp Compaq 2210b equipped with the following specifications :

  • Intel Core 2 Duo T7100
  • (1.80-GHz, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
  • 1024MB DDR2 667MHz
  • 160GB HDD @5400rpm Mobile Data Protection 3D Accelerometer
  • DVD-RW Drive
  • 12.1” WXGA TFT Screen
  • Fingerprint Reader Integrated
  • Integrated Wireless Lan 802.11a/b/g
  • Bluetooth v2.0
  • Ethernet 10/100/1000
  • Keyboard with Touchpad
  • 8 cell Li-Ion Battery
  • Win Vista Business Preloaded
  • 90W Smart AC Adapter
  • 1 Year On-Site Intenational Limited Warranty
  • HP Backup & Recovery Manager
  • HP Protect Tools Security Manager for BIOS Configuration
  • Credential Manager


Build and Design

This is highly engineered machines which have excellent build quality, and do everything to get adequate performance in an extremely small form factor.
with a 12.1-inch widescreen Illumi-Lite display provides for a lighter and more energy efficient notebook. This comfortable writing surface features a chemically strengthened glass top for improved durability and a superior writing experience.

Video and web conferencing, video-enhanced instant messaging, and VoIP are all made easy with dual-microphone capability and an optional integrated camera. You can even capture business card images and automatically convert them to text.
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Fingerprint Reader

HP Compaq 2210b comes with fingerprint reader so now you are free from remebering long passwords.

Weight


This is an excellent laptop from HP. Light, small and cheap. Weighing only 1.68 kg. No optical drive? Not a problem, the laptop is configured by a computer geek over the company's network. Perfect for business executives to use on trips for reading PDF files, fiddling with spread sheets and surf on the internet with.

Who should buy this?

This laptop is targeted to the users which want to have a sleek device that can help in their work. If you want to have all your corporate agendas in one bag then this is the best option for you. It comes wiith various features and a sleek design. If you are bored of carrying heavy laptops to office and to various meetings then this is a lighter option for you. This 12.1 inch laptop is one of the best corporate device.

Pros:

  • Featuring genuine Windows for a familiar and intuitive environment.
  • Enjoy rich visuals with a 12.1" anti-glare WXGA display.
  • Enjoy easy wireless connection with Wi-Fi certified WLAN options and integrated Bluetooth 2.0.
  • Directly access your email, calendars and contact information with HP QuickLook.
  • Reduce risk of corruption or loss of date and protect your notebook from system failures caused by operational shock with HP 3D DriveGuard.