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The bad: Lacks DVD burner; skimpy one-year warranty.
The bottom line: The Presario X1000 series offers most of the creature comforts of a desktop PC in a lighter package than youÂ’d expect.
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The Compaq Presario X1000 series nearly matches the Dell Latitude D800 series in almost every category, making it one of the best desktop-replacement systems on the market. It also shoehorns a lot of capabilities into a comparatively trim profile. The model we tested featured a 15.4-inch, wide-aspect display; a top-shelf 1.6GHz Pentium M processor; 512MB of RAM; and an 80GB hard drive. In our tests, it readily crunched spreadsheets, displayed presentations, and ran DVDs and games. In fact, the only mobile hot button the Presario X1000 series lacks is a DVD-rewritable drive. (The company expects to offer a DVD+R/+RW burner as an option later this summer.) If you need a desktop replacement that's easier on the shoulder than many, the Presario X1000 packs in the features without packing on the pounds.
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The test configuration came loaded with premium options such as a Pentium M 1.6GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 80GB hard drive and ATI Mobility Radeon 9200(64MB), pushing the US list price past US$2,000 (S$3,490). However, advertised packages in the Asia-Pacific region can go much lower. In Singapore, the basic configuration, which includes a Pentium M 1.3GHz processor, 256MB RAM, 40GB hard drive and ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (32MB), starts from S$2,899 (US$1,661).
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Design
How do you compete with the Dell Latitude D800 series, one of the best desktop-replacement notebooks on the market? The Compaq Presario X1000 series does it by fitting a long list of features into a trim (for its class) package.
Trim is a relative term, of course. The Presario X1000's wide-body dimensions (360mm inches wide by 259mm deep) may strain the seams of the typical notebook bag, but it's slightly smaller and narrower than the Latitude D800 series; both are a reasonable 38mm thick. At 2.95kg, the Presario X1000 weighs 0.45kg less than the Sony Vaio GRT series and 0.28kg less than the Latitude D800 series.
The notebook's extrawide base is largely due to its 15.4-inch, wide-aspect screen, which makes for an ultrasharp and detailed viewing experience when you're fighting aliens, watching a DVD, or viewing huge spreadsheets. The case also provides enough room for one of the best keyboards we've seen among current models. Its 20.0mm keys, with 2.9mm of depth, feel firm, sound quiet, and respond well. The JBL Pro stereo speakers on each side of the keyboard achieve a wide volume range, but the louder they get, the hollower they sound. Compaq also placed volume and mute buttons by the right-hand speaker for handy access.
The touchpad has other conveniences: a sliver of its right side is reserved for scrolling, and an On/Off button above the pad prevents accidental cursor strokes. Two mouse buttons form a curve underneath the pad.
Features
Currently, Compaq offers only one preconfigured Presario X1000 model, with a 1.4GHz Pentium M processor, 512MB of RAM, and a 60GB hard drive. However, the company will soon offer a multitude of configuration options. In addition to the 1.4GHz unit, the Presario X1000 will be available with a 1.3GHz, 1.5GHz, or 1.6GHz Pentium M processor, and a 40GB, 60GB, or 80GB hard drive running at 4,200rpm, or a high-performance 60GB hard drive running at 5,400rpm. All models come with a 15.4-inch screen, but you can choose among native display resolutions of 1,280x800, 1,680x1,050, and 1,920x1,200. The Presario X1000 is the first notebook we've tested with the new ATI Mobility Radeon 9200; ours came with 64MB of video memory, but you can also get 32MB. You can also opt for the older ATI Radeon 7500 with 32MB of video memory. Our test unit came with a 1.6GHz Pentium M processor, 512MB of RAM, and an 80GB hard drive. (Note: System configurations available in Asia may vary. Please check with your local distributor for more information.)
With one notable exception, the Presario X1000 series has room for every conceivable mobile feature to make life on the road a little easier. Parallel and serial ports let you connect older input devices and peripherals, while a trio of USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port, and an S-Video-out port hook you into newer storage and multimedia devices. You'll also find a Type II PC Card slot, audio ports, and a handy SD slot for those who want to swap files with a digital music player or a digital camera. We're surprised, however, that such a multimedia-oriented system lacks an S/PDIF optical connector for linking the notebook with a high-end set of speakers or a digital amplifier.
At least the notebook covers communications well. The Presario X1000 series features a 56Kbps modem, integrated gigabit Ethernet, an infrared port, and Intel's Pro/Wireless 2100 802.11b radio. An optional Bluetooth adapter is also available.
What's missing? Like the Latitude D800 series, the Presario X1000 series lacks a DVD burner, although HP expects to offer one later this summer. The DVD/CD-RW combo drive on our test unit will likely satisfy all but the aspiring video editor; unfortunately, the module is not removable, so you can't swap it for a battery or another drive, as you can with the Latitude D800 series. While the Presario X1000 series can use Compaq's basic port replicator, it pales in comparison to the Latitude D800 series' vertical docking station.
In addition to Microsoft Windows XP Home, the Presario X1000 series comes with Microsoft Office Small Business Edition and an adequate group of preloaded software; upgrading to a full version of Office Pro costs US$350. (Note: Please check with your local distributor on the list of bundled software.)
Performance
Mobile application performance
The Compaq Presario X1000 may have finished last in our small roundup of systems, but in real-world use, you won't notice the Dell Latitude D800's slight advantage. The Acer TravelMate 800, on the other hand, decisively beat both systems and remains the current mobile-performance leader among all of the notebooks we've tested.
SysMark2002 performance
Although technically the Presario X1000 came in last in maximum-performance tests, it battled the Latitude D800 to a near standstill. The Latitude D800 beat the Presario X1000 on Internet-content-creation applications, while the exact opposite occurred on office-productivity applications. Overall, the Latitude D800 held a slight advantage; however, neither system could catch the TravelMate 800.
3D graphics performance
The Presario X1000 is the first system we've tested that included the new ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics adapter. It features a faster core and memory clock speed than the Mobility Radeon 9000 used by the Acer TravelMate 800, however, both cards come with 64MB of video memory. In 3D graphics tests, the Presario X1000 easily outperformed the Acer TravelMate 800, but it failed to challenge the Dell Latitude D800, which houses an Nvidia GeForce4 4200 Go with 64MB of video memory. Still, the Presario X1000 will satisfy everyone but the pickiest gamers.
Battery Life
With its 14.4V, 4,400mAh battery, the Compaq Presario X1000 lasted just over four hours, beating the Dell Latitude D800, which houses an 11.1V, 6,480mAh battery, by about 20 minutes. The Acer TravelMate 800 approached the five-hour mark, thanks to its 14.8V, 4,400mAh battery, but the Presario X1000's four-hour battery life is still impressive.
Service And Support
HP backs the Presario X1000 series with a second-rate, one-year carry-in warranty which covers both parts and labor. Turnaround time for notebooks varies from three to five days, depending on country. Users can also log into the HP Web site for software patches, driver updates, manuals as well as online technical support.
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User Reviews
Solid as a rock
Dec 31, 2005Rating: 9 out of 10 (Spectacular)
Pros: Build quality and performance
Cons: Not the latest on the market, thus no dual DVD etc
Opinion:
Bought it 2 years ago, it has been abused and thrown about and it has never let me down. Superbly build with great screen and keyboard. Get one with a DVD burner and upgrade the RAM and there is little to touch it
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