The biggest positive to the nx7400 is its superb build quality. While the keyboard isn't quite up to Lenovo's finest ThinkPad efforts, it's still incredibly solid and makes typing for hours as pleasant an experience as can be. The chassis is also beautifully constructed. It may not be the most stylish laptop around, but the midnight blue, matte finish is clean and understated. The dimensions are practical too: with the lid closed, the nx7400 is under 4cm thick and easily compact enough to pop into a bag.

Specifications

Processor
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB

Operating system installed
Genuine Windows XP Professional

Chipset
Mobile™ Intel® 945GM Express Chipset

Standard memory
512MB (1 x 512MB) DDR2

Memory slots
2 SODIMM slots

Memory upgrade
Upgradeable to 4096 MB maximum

Internal hard disk drive
80 GB

Hard disk drive speed
5400 rpm

CD-ROM and DVD
DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Super

Multi-bay devices
Optional External Multibay II devices

Weight
Starting at 2.54 kg

Dimensions (W x D x H)
3.0 (at front) x 35.7 x 26 cm

Display size
15.4 inches diagonal

Wireless technologies
Intel® Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g, MOW2, Bluetooth

Network interface
Broadcom (10/100 NIC) Ethernet PCI Express Controller

Expansion slots
Slots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards

External I/O ports
3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, microphone, AC adapter, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-video TV out, Firewire (1394a)

Graphic subsystem name
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Graphic subsystem video card memory
Up to 224 MB shared video memory

Keyboard
Full-sized keyboard

Pointing device
Touchpad with scroll zone

Warranty standard statement
HP Care Pack:1 year pick-up and return extension (upgrades available, sold separately) 1 year warranty on primary battery

Power features
6-cell Lithium-Ion battery, optional 8-cell Lithium-Ion internal battery or secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)

Power requirements
External 65W AC adapter

Docking solution
HP Basic Docking Station, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)

Security management
HP ProtectTools, HP Drivelock, Kensington lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security

Operating temperature range
0 to 35° C

Storage Temperature Range
-20 to 60° C

Operating humidity range
10 to 90% RH

Non-operating humidity
5 to 95% RH

Review

For businesses that put budgets before bells and whistles, the reasonably priced HP Compaq nx7400 offers a functional design, decent performance and battery life, and enough features for basic corporate users.
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