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HP Compaq nx9420 review

7.6

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.8

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 1149

Verdict

If require a 17in. wide-screen notebook with corporate-calibre security, power and battery life, then the HP Compaq nx9420 is pretty much your only choice... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Wide-format 17in. display
  • Excellent, responsive keyboard
  • Separate number pad
  • Control button for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Cons

  • Bulky and heavy
  • Reflective screen
  • May be difficult to use all USB ports simultaneously

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7400
Clock speed: 2.16 GHz
Number of processors installed: 1
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Hard drive size: 120 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Display diagonal size: 17 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 39.3x3.3x27.5 cm
Weight: 3.35 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional (SP2)

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8.8

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