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HP Compaq 6715b review

7.2

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 555

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Verdict

This AMD Turion 64 X2-based system has an excellent 15.4in. screen and a usable keyboard, and delivers solid performance. It's an attractively priced business workhorse that's perhaps best suited to desktop replacement duties... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Excellent screen
  • Usable keyboard
  • Attractive price
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Available with Windows Vista or XP

Cons

  • Relatively bulky and heavy
  • Lid section could be better protected
  • Lacks built-in 3G connectivity

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor model: Turion 64 X2 TL-60
Clock speed: 2 GHz
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Wireless LAN: Broadcom 802.11a/b/g
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Radeon X1250
Graphics RAM: 512 MB
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 35.7x3.5x26.5 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg
Operating system: Windows Vista Business

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