HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the touchpad and value for money. The usability and sound also get good views, but there are some less positive views about the design and portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the HP xb2000 notebook expansion base is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

I like the look and function of this base. Why HP makes these then abandons them is a mystery to me. With an upgraded hard drive for the bay I would be happy as a clam. I like the compactness. When I travel, I just unplug the one plug to take the...

adjusts laptop for correct viewing, attach one plug to access all peripherals-all usb, ethernet, phone, etc plug ins work well

Failed once but HP replaced it quickly. Can no longer find an axillary hard drive for the bay

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

I like the look and function of this base. Why HP makes these then abandons them is a mystery to me. With an upgraded hard drive for the bay I would be happy as a clam. I like the compactness. When I travel, I just unplug the one plug to take the...

adjusts laptop for correct viewing, attach one plug to access all peripherals-all usb, ethernet, phone, etc plug ins work well

Failed once but HP replaced it quickly. Can no longer find an axillary hard drive for the bay

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

Elevates screen to eye level. Better sound

My infrared keyboard and mouse stopped working after less than two years so now the $250 expansion base is useless. I could have purchased an IBM product with a three year warranty but chose HO instead. What a disappointment

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

Elevates screen to eye level. Better sound

My infrared keyboard and mouse stopped working after less than two years so now the $250 expansion base is useless. I could have purchased an IBM product with a three year warranty but chose HO instead. What a disappointment

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

I guess, this is OK, but not for the price. I wanted to have something that I could hook up my all-in-one printer/scanner/fax at all times when I plugged in at my office desk, so that was fine, but the option to connect an additional monitor doesn't...

Decent built-in speakers, includes some desired ports, compact design for the additional hard drive

Limited ports that required me still have my notebook wired, cheaply made wireless keyboard and mouse

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

I guess, this is OK, but not for the price. I wanted to have something that I could hook up my all-in-one printer/scanner/fax at all times when I plugged in at my office desk, so that was fine, but the option to connect an additional monitor doesn't...

Decent built-in speakers, includes some desired ports, compact design for the additional hard drive

Limited ports that required me still have my notebook wired, cheaply made wireless keyboard and mouse

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

You can buy a notebook stand and a usb hub for around 20% of what this costs, My notebook comes with Altec Lansing speakers, so although the Harmon Kardons are great they are not that great as to justify spending 250 bucks on them.In all honesty its a...

Has great speakers

doesnt have a vga connector

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

You can buy a notebook stand and a usb hub for around 20% of what this costs, My notebook comes with Altec Lansing speakers, so although the Harmon Kardons are great they are not that great as to justify spending 250 bucks on them.In all honesty its a...

Has great speakers

doesnt have a vga connector

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

We purchased the HP Pavilion dv8000 notebook computer in 4/06 via a custom order at Office Depot.

Very good built-in speakers, space for an additional hard drive

Terrible design on the cable connector in order to dock your notebook

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

 

We purchased the HP Pavilion dv8000 notebook computer in 4/06 via a custom order at Office Depot.

Very good built-in speakers, space for an additional hard drive

Terrible design on the cable connector in order to dock your notebook

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Product Specifications

Create a cordless desktop experience with your higher-resolution or wide-angle notebook PC - and expand your storage capacity while docking! The expansion base's height-adjustable, elevated, eye-level viewing, plus wireless keyboard and mouse, and integrated speakers will make your computing supremely comfortable to use without compromising your mobility. The hard drive comes preformatted - simply slide it in your hard drive slot and start saving data.

Audio Output

Type:Speaker(s)

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:Latin America/United States
Localization:English/Spanish
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:Xb2000 Notebook Expansion Base/Xb2000 Notebook Expansion Base with Hard Drive Kit
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type: None

Optical Storage

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller

Type: None

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Capacity:160GB

System

Device Type (AI):Docking station
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