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Compaq Evo N800w review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Mobile Pentium 4-M
Clock speed: 2.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 845
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: yes
Infrared: 1
Parallel: 1
Bluetooth: optional
Docking station port: yes
USB: 2
Wireless LAN: optional
Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Intel 801
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Fire GL 9000
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1600x1200 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad; 2-button trackpoint; 3-button USB mouse included
Keyboard: 88 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.8x3.7x26.7 cm
Weight: 3 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Intervideo WinDVD
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMAX
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4400 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: port replicator (£183.00 ex. VAT, including monitor stand), MultiPort WLAN module (£83.00 ex. VAT), MultiPort Bluetooth module (£50.00 ex. VAT)
Other: MultiPort expansion bay in lid
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Overview

Compaq Evo N800w

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

The Evo N800w deserves its 'mobile workstation' title, providing a 2.2GHz CPU and OpenGL-optimised graphics. You also get nearly three hours' battery life, which is an added bonus.

Typical price

£ 2281

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