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HP Compaq NC8230

HP Compaq NC8230
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alaScore 80

37 reviews

Sep, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 reviews of HP Compaq NC8230. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and portability. The design and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the battery. Some have doubts about the image quality and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Compaq NC8230 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HP Compaq NC8230

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of HP Compaq NC8230 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. There are some critical comments about the performance.

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0% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2024

Expert review by : Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8230

 

The nc8230 is a 15.4-inch wide-screen notebook for the road.

A handsome design and quick-launch presentation button make this wide-screen notebook a great fit for business travelers.

Mar, 2005
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Expert review by : Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

Compaq HP Compaq NC8230

 

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Classy design

Difficult to remove the battery

Classy-looking model has a quick-launch presentation button and high-resolution (1680 by 1050).

Mar, 2005
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Expert review by : mclassic (NotebookReview.com)

HP NC8230 Review (pics, specs)

 

The HP nc8230 is HP's desktop replacement notebook that combines the processing and graphics power of a desktop PC with the portability and convenience of a notebook PC. The nc8230 offers a choice of three different 15" widescreen displays in a thin...

May, 2005
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Expert review by : Harald Thon (tomsguide.com)

Compaq nc8230: A Dim Widescreen Packed With Features

 

HP claims that its new widescreen notebook can last an entire working day thanks to its additional battery. While almost the case, this model has plenty of other attractive features, but screen brightness isn't one of them.

Jun, 2005
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Compaq nc8230

 
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Expert review by : Carla Thornton (goodgearguide.com.au)

HP Compaq Business Notebook NC8230

 

If you yearn for a wide-screen notebook for business travel and don't mind that a 15.4" model tends to engulf your lap or airline tray table, the HP C...

Lightweight, long battery life

Easy to ruin the cheap screws on the underside of the laptop, difficult to remove the battery

A handsome design and quick-launch presentation button make this wide-screen notebook a great fit for business travellers.

Mar, 2005
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Expert review by : Carla Thornton (goodgearguide.com.au)

Hewlett-Packard Compaq Nc8230

 

Lightweight, long battery life

Easy to ruin the cheap screws on the underside of the laptop, difficult to remove the battery

A handsome design and quick-launch presentation button make this wide-screen notebook a great fit for business travellers.

Mar, 2005
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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

HP Compaq nc8230 review

 

HP produce a laptop to rely on

Sturdy design ; Performs tasks with ease

Doesn't burn DVDs ; Not very portable

A solid and reliable machine designed with the business user in mind

Mar, 2006
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Expert review by : Carla Thornton (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Hewlett-Packard Australia Compaq Nc8230

 

Lightweight, long battery life

Easy to ruin the cheap screws on the underside of the laptop, difficult to remove the battery

A handsome design and quick-launch presentation button make this wide-screen notebook a great fit for business travellers.

Mar, 2005
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good laptop, poor Newegg

 

The laptop is great - very pleased. When I purchased, however, the description claimed it had a WSXGA+ screen, which it does not. I feel misled. They've corrected the description since, but that doesn't help me, does it?

Oct, 2005
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