HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000

March 8 -- Company: Hewlett-Packard Co., www.hp.comPrice:$1,899 directSpec Data:1.6-GHz Pentium M; 512MB of RAM; 60GB hard drive; 14.1-inch XGA LCD; DVD/CD-RW drive; ATI Mobility Radeon 9600; SD slot; USB 2.0 (2), S-video out, 1 Type III or 2 Type II PC Card slots, infrared, Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11a/b/g; Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition.

Pros:Great machine for running business applications; offers optimum productivity thanks to more than 6 hours of battery life; 802.11a/b/g; excellent graphics solutionCons:A tad bulkyBottom Line:The HP Compaq nc6000 did quite well on our benchmark and battery tests, but it could stand to be a bit lighter.

ReviewIf you're looking for a thin and light workhorse, the HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000 should be on your list. Though not very stylish, and slightly bulky at 6.6 pounds (including the AC adapter), this business-class notebook performs very well and gives… click here for full review

A Better Business Notebook

Popular Reads

Iran live updates: Iran says military's 'ready to respond' amid Trump threats

• Jun 21, 4:39 PM

'World's most luxurious plane': Trump unveils Qatari-donated 747 Air Force One

• Jun 19, 6:26 PM

Trump says US and Iran have reached a deal, opening the Strait of Hormuz

• Jun 14, 2:51 PM

If you're looking for a thin and light workhorse, the HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000 should be on your list. Though not very stylish, and slightly bulky at 6.6 pounds (including the AC adapter), this business-class notebook performs very well and gives more than 6 hours of battery life. That's enough to keep you productive on your cross-country flights.

The nc6000 incorporates top hardware, such as the 1.6-GHz Pentium-M processor, 512MB of RAM, and an ATI Mobility Radeon 9600. A sizeable (14.1 inch) XGA display makes viewing comfortable, and you'll find a full-size keyboard as well as dual pointing devices. HP continues to score points for networking, in this case with gigabit Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g for ultimate wireless compatibility and fast transfers. The notebook also comes with an 8-cell battery, which doesn't seem to heat up as fast as other batteries. The Secure Digital card slot, an increasingly popular notebook feature, lets you easily store and transfer photos, presentation slides, and more.