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HP Compaq Presario F755US Notebook (1.9GHz Turion 64 X2 Mobile TL-58, 2GB DDR2, 160GB, DVD±RW DL, Windows Vista Home Premium, 15.4" LCD)
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Processor
| Processor class | AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile |
| Processor speed | 1900 MHz |
| Cache size | 1024 KB |
| Bus speed | 800 MHz |
Display
| Display size | 15.4 inches |
| Maximum resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display type | LCD Display w/ Glossy Screen |
Storage
| Total HD Size | 160 GB |
| Number of hard drives included | 1 |
| Included drives | DVD+-RW DL |
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| Drive controllers | Serial ATA |
Networking
| Included network card |
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Multitask and Not Bog Down
The more memory a PC has, the faster your programs run and the more windows you can work in simultaneously. Equipped with memory between 1GB and 3GB, this laptop should be able to handle just about any task you can throw at it without bogging down too much. For instance, if you're a multitasker and you'd like to burn a music CD in one window while watching your favorite DVD movie (for the umpteenth time) in another--while flipping between your inbox and your browser to work on your blog during the movie's boring parts--this laptop can manage it all without a hiccup.
Suited for Commuting and Other Short Trips
Because of its midsize screen and other middle-of-the-road characteristics, this notebook qualifies as an all-purpose portable. Though it might not have the biggest hard drive or all the latest card slots, its features--and accordingly, its price--are a good fit for most people who need to get work done in mainstream applications. On this laptop, you'll be able to compute comfortably in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and browser applications, and enjoy music or a DVD movie with headphones. This laptop, lighter and easier to carry than a desktop replacement, is also a better choice for commuting and other short trips.
Supports DVD Burning
This laptop is equipped with a DVD burner, a slightly older type of optical drive. If you don't need the ultrahigh recording capacity of a new Blu-ray optical drive, and you don't care about watching high-definition movies on your laptop, a DVD burner should suit you fine. It can read and burn data, music, or video discs up to 8.5GB in capacity. A DVD burner is, of course, backward-compatible with CDs, but it cannot play the newer Blu-ray media because the two types of optical-disc technology use different lasers. In a couple of years, Blu-ray will completely replace the DVD disc format.
Supports Memory Stick Cards
Usually, a multiformat card reader, such as the one in this laptop, can accept several different types of flash memory cards, including Memory Sticks. A compact proprietary flash memory card, Memory Stick is a Sony and SanDisk product intended chiefly for Sony devices, including its laptops, digital cameras, camcorders, PDAs, and cell phones, as well as the PlayStation Portable. Five variations have been released since its introduction in 1998--each faster, smaller, and more capacious than the last. Check this laptop's specs to see how many variations of Memory Stick it can read without an adapter. Not much bigger than a thumbnail, the Memory Stick Micro (aka M2) is the one of the smallest flash memory cards in existence; only the competing microSD, a type of SD Card, is tinier. The 16GB Memory Stick Pro Duo stores the most data.
Supports xD-Picture Cards
If you own a Fujifilm or Olympus digital camera, or an Olympus digital voice recorder, this laptop might be appropriate for you since it can read the xD-Picture Card format. xD is a niche product, not as popular or ubiquitous as other types of flash memory cards. Small and thin, and about the size of a quarter, it's comparable in size to Memory Sticks and SD Cards--but it doesn't hold as much, topping out at a mere 2GB. If you own (or are thinking of buying) a Fujifilm or Olympus digital device and need xD compatibility, that won't matter. This laptop will make sharing xD data a breeze.
Supports SD Cards
Like most new laptops, this one has either a multiformat card reader or a dedicated slot that accepts an SD (Secure Digital) Card. More popular than Memory Stick, CompactFlash, and xD-Picture Card, SD is found in a large number of digital cameras, PDAs, printers, and other devices. SD Cards have built-in security functions to protect data, including music copyright protection. (The cards have a small write-protection switch on the side similar to that of a floppy disk.) The latest SD card, the microSDHC, is the tiniest flash memory card to date, measuring only 11mm across. It's also the fastest and roomiest, capable of holding up to 16GB of data.
Supports MultiMediaCards
Any laptop that can work with SD Cards can also take MultiMediaCards in its multiformat card reader. These small, thin cards look like their SD counterparts (and are often lumped into the same category), but the technology inside is different, as these cards lack SD's encryption and have only half the storage capacity. They're also slower. If security and speed are not critical issues for you, MultiMediaCard can be a cheaper alternative to the more popular SD; many devices that accept SD will also take the slightly thinner MultiMediaCard. Regardless, this laptop gives you the choice of using either format.
Windows Vista Installed
Microsoft's Windows Vista introduces more graphical and functional changes--big and small--than the OS has undergone in quite some time. Among the graphical changes, the splashiest is the glasslike transparency of overlapping windows. Flip 3D, which lets you view open windows in a cascading 3D stack on the desktop, is eye-catching too. And the Windows Sidebar displays small applets on the desktop designed for specialized purposes, such as weather reports or sports scores. On the practical side, the new systemwide integrated Instant Search lets you look for a needed file from practically anywhere and at any time. Keep in mind, however, that because Vista offers so much, it requires a speedy CPU, ample RAM, and a good graphics card. Check out the other components of this laptop to be sure that Vista can run smoothly on it.
Review Now! Already own it? Tell us What You Think
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Reviewed by: Guines54
Strengths: It's a Compaq and it comes already upgraded from basic model! AMD 1.9Ghz Turion 64 X2, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, DVD +/- RW Drive and Vista Home Premium. Old technology eliminated no Parallel & Serial Port.
Weaknesses: Characters on keys hard to see unless well lit from above, this makes use of dual function keys equally difficult. Sound from internal speakers not what expected.
Overall: As a Compaq, HP, Apple and Epson factory trained computer tech since the 1980's I know how computers are supposed to work. I have a house full of computers, my wife and 2 kids (7 & 4) are computer literate. So when my 1997 laptop just couldn't keep up I started looking for a new one.I looked at some ads, read some reviews and set myself a budget of $500-600. The Compaq F755US always came out a winner when compared to other brands in same price range with similar features. After doing some online research I visited several stores. Again and again the Compaq F755US with the 15.4" Widescreen and the glass like screen appearance (if you haven't seen it upclose take a look) was the clear choice.Although at first I had some concerns about the ports that are no longer included, such as a Parallel Printer, RS232 Serial, PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard, Composite Video or even a PC Card expansion port I looked forward to what it does have. There are 3 USB 2.0 ports, built-in RJ-45 for Ethernet, RJ-11 for Phone/Fax/Modem, On/Off Switchable Wireless Lan, and the SVGA and S-Video jacks for external monitor or TV. The sound from the internal speakers is adequate but external speakers (not included) sound great. Audio In/Out jacks are included but I would have preferred them on the side and not in front.As I mentioned before this is an upgraded version of the more basic notebooks being advertised don't let a few dollars stop you from getting more for your money.I bought mine at CircuitCity.com with free shipping and saved an extra $17 in taxes.I am very happy with my purchase especially since it fit my (like new) old carrying case!
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