Compaq Presario 2140us Notebook Pc

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the keyboard and build quality. The screen and performance are also appreciated, but there are some critical comments about the portability and sound.

value for money, performance, screen, build quality, keyboard

sound, portability

On average, users rate this product 86/100.

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This laptop is a good desktop replacement

 

large screen, 24x cdrw/dvd, 40GB HD , 512MB RAM

a bit heavy

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Amazon review summary for the Compaq Presario 2140us Notebook Pc

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Compaq Presario 2140us Notebook Pc from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com.

83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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compaq presario 2140 laptop

 

compaq presario 2140 laptop

I realize nobody may read this review at this late date but thought I would share my experience with this machine. I have owned it 4 years now and it is still running STRONG, especially acconting for tech progress over 4 yrs. I have upgraded memory to...

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compaq presario 2140 laptop

 

compaq presario 2140 laptop

I realize nobody may read this review at this late date but thought I would share my experience with this machine. I have owned it 4 years now and it is still running STRONG, especially acconting for tech progress over 4 yrs. I have upgraded memory to...

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A great buy

 

A great buy

I just picked this notebook up last week and I am pretty impressed so far. It's not the best notebook you can buy (hence the 4 out of 5 stars I gave), but you can't beat it for the price right now.I did notice the off-balance noise problem with the...

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A great buy

 

A great buy

I just picked this notebook up last week and I am pretty impressed so far. It's not the best notebook you can buy (hence the 4 out of 5 stars I gave), but you can't beat it for the price right now.I did notice the off-balance noise problem with the...

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Hard to beat for the price

 

Hard to beat for the price

I was looking at buying a Dell, but every time I'd configure the options I wanted, the price jacked up to 1800+. So, I figured I'd wait till the newer Centrinos settled in a bit and picked up this puppy instead for about a grand.The display is great,...

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Not Overly Pleased -

 

Not Overly Pleased -

I have had the 2140us notebook for about 1 month. This is my first notebook to own and can only compare it to a Dell on loan to my wife. The only postive comment I have at this time is that the 15" screen looks great and in a side by side comparison...

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Product Specifications

The Mobile AMD Athlon XP Processor 2200+ (1.8GHz) with PowerNow! makes this notebook a true winner. Enjoy great photo and video imagery with the integrated ATI MOBILITY RADEON AGP 4X and 3D architecture graphics. Experience excellent sound quality with CDs, MP3s, and Internet radio with the DVD+CD-RW combo drive and internal stereo speakers. Watch movies and edit your own using the DVD drive with InterVideo WinDVD software. Make CDs and store photos using the DVD/CD-RW combo drive (CD-read 24x, CD-write 8x, CD-rewrite 8x, DVD-read 8x). Produce results with Microsoft works 6.0 and Microsoft Money software packages. Breeze around the Internet using the built-in 56K modem and 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN connections. Let your fingers do the scrolling and navigating with the convenient touchpad, plus one-touch and quick-launch buttons. Easily transport this 7.25-lb. notebook wherever you go.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:256KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.7in
Height:1.6in
Weight:7.3lbs
Width:13in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15in
Diagonal Size (metric):38.1cm
Max Resolution:1024 x 768
Technology:TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display: No

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:2140US
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Compaq Presario

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.90 / ITU V.92
Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet
Type:Network adapter

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:8x
Type:CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Write Speed:8x

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor

Clock Speed:1.8GHz
Manufacturer:AMD
Processor Number:2200+
Type:Athlon XP

RAM

Installed Size:512MB
Max Supported Size:1GB
Technology:DDR SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller

Type:IDE

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Type:Portable

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:40GB
Notebook Type:Notebook
Recommended Use:Home use

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:ATI Mobility Radeon
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