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HP Compaq nc6120 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M 740
Clock speed: 1.73 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 915GM
Data bus speed: 533 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: S-Video
Infrared: 1
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 4
Docking station port: yes
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Ethernet: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Modem: Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 2 x Type II
Flash card: yes
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD-RW
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 900 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad with scroll zone
Keyboard: 86 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.9x3x26.7 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Altiris Local Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 (60 days), HP Client Management Software, Sonic RecordNow 7, Sonic DLA 4, Intervideo WinDVD Creator 2, HP Mobile Printing Driver for Windows, HP Wireless Assistant, Acrobat Reader
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4800 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: HP Travel Battery, £109; Docking Station, £105; Advanced Docking Station, £134, Adjustable Notebook Stand, £69, CRT Monitor Stand, £55
Other: multiformat flash card reader (SD, MMC, SmartMedia, Memory Stick Pro, xD)
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Overview

HP Compaq nc6120

Editors rating
Rating: 7.8
Verdict

HP's new-look Sonoma-based mainstream business notebook performs well and delivers good battery life, all at a reasonable price.

Typical price

£ 999

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