Compaq Presario F750US 15.4-inch Laptop (AMD Athlon 64 X 2 Dual Core TK-57 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium)

I got this notebook after my desktop PC died. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the Compaq Presario F755. As far as notebooks go, this one is a no-frills basic notebook. While it has 3 USB ports, it's missing a PCI-Express slot, Firewire as well as the HP dock adaptor. As long as you don't have a need 4 these interfaces, this notebook is fine.

The only complaint I have is the display doesn't render colors in great fidelity when compared 2 my HP w1907 monitor. You'll need 2 either calibrate the display using the NVidia tools, or use a color calibration tool. So, if you plan on doing any image editing on this notebook, be aware of display differences.

Otherwise, excellent value & great performance 4 the price!

This is not a review of this specific model but of Compaq service. I purchased a Presario F762NR four months ago. The screen has now failed. I returned it 2 Compaq 4 repair & they refuse 2 honor the warranty unless I buy an additional warranty. The cost 2 replace the screen is $2 less than what I paid 4 the laptop. I have owned many Compaq products in the past & currently have 4 in the house. Compaq service used 2 be excellent; things have changed. I will no longer purchase any Compaq product & recommend that you consider the risks involved.

Compaq Presario F755US 15.4" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual Core TL-58 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium). Excelent & very good price

Looked at all reviews before purchasing. For me personally, this was an excellent choice 4 the price. The computer boots relatively fast, works well 4 the 1gig memory installed.The only draw back is a lot of the installed programs on Vista are trialware. This sucks as you have 2 buy the key at the end of the trial which pretty much negates the savings on the PC. Will probably uninstall & install the programs from my other pc.
The W\ Less networking was also easy 2 set up with Vista.All in all I wa s pretty pleased with the purchase & would recommend this product 4 any future buyers.

This is an OK notebook 4 the price, but mine developed an annoying buzzing noise after a week of light use (maybe a problem with the CPU fan). The noise now exists whenever it is turned on an is loud enough 2 get "shush" glances from people in the library. COMPAQ support was initially evasive & in denial, but eventually agreed 2 accept 4 repair. Otherwise, has been a good performer - I got rid of Norton & other bloatware. Excellent screen, OK battery life. Hopefully noise problem will be repaired.

Compaq Presario F750 Notebook Computer--1.9 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TK-57, 1024MB (2 x 512 MB), 120 GB (5400 rpm), Super Multi 8X DVD R/RW with Double Layer Support, 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800), H

Nicely affordable & easily mobile, the HP Compaq Presario F750US notebook PC will keep you productive wherever you roam thanks 2 its large, bright 15.4-inch LCD & built-in 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g). It delivers a striking design with a surface resembling matte steel, & whose overall rectilinear shape is repeated in patterns throughout the system--from the cut-out speaker grill 2 the vents on the bottom casing. From the simple step-by-step setup through easy support tools with preinstalled HP Advisor, this F700 notebook gets you up fast & keeps you running. Watch DVD movies on the full screen using HP DVDPlay’s intuitive media controls, make great movies without the hard work with preinstalled Cyberlink, & edit, store & share photos with Photosmart Essentials.

It's powered by the 64-bit 1.9 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 processor, which allows you 2 easily run multiple programs without slowing down your productivity. Its 15.4-inch WXGA BrightView display supports High-Definition playback & audio enhanced by built-in Altec Lansing speakers. Digital photo management is made easy with preinstalled HP Photosmart Essentials. Other features include a 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (3 GB maximum), Nvidia GeForce 7000M graphics/video card with up 2 287 MB of shared video memory, a dual-layer DVD±RW writer, & a multi-format memory card reader.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities 4 turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition 2 easily playing your DVD movies & managing your digital audio library, you'll be able 2 record & watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, & offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

• Processor: The 1.9 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources 2 help expand your PC’s capabilities by providing higher throughput & simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up 2 80 percent. You'll be able 2 perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering & gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks 2 the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed 2 handle simultaneous 32- & 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks 2 the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand & can extend system battery life up 2 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance & playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video & audio, DVDs, & music.

  Each processing core has a 256 KB L2 cache (for a 512 KB total), & this processor can deliver up 2 a 1600 MHz system bus 4 lightning quick computing reflexes. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; & a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU & RAM, & a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

• Hard Drive: The 120 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough 2 room 2 hold a digital audio library of over 20,000 songs & still have room left over 4 movies, games, & a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin 2 Firewire & USB 2.0.

• Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (1 x 512 MB DDR2) is a good start, but you'll want 2 add more RAM 2 handle today's demanding multimedia & productivity suites. It provides two DIMM slots & has a 3 GB maximum RAM capacity. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity & clockspeed.

• DVD/CD Drive: The multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ & DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up 2 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, & 40x CD-ROM speeds.

• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a full-sized 101-key keyboard & touchpad with four-way scroll zone on/off button & dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad.

Screen, Video & Audio
The 15.4-inch WXGA high-definition display provides razor-sharp graphics & plenty of room 4 your widescreen movies, thanks 2 its 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. Video is powered by the integrated Nvidia GeForce 7000M graphics/video card, which provides up 2 287 MB of total available video memory. It features NVidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, & precise image scaling 4 video content--and full support 4 Microsoft DirectX 9.0 4 stunningly realistic cinematic effects 4 all DirectX-compatible applications. The built-in Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. You get a very basic offering of connectivity options:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports 4 connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras 2 MP3 players
• Video out: 1 VGA monitor port & 1 S-Video port (for connecting 2 a TV or projector)
• 1 headphone jack & 1 microphone jack
• RJ-45 port 4 10/100 Ethernet connection
• 56K modem port (V.90)
• 5-in-1 memory card reader, compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, & XD Picture Cards

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit version) is the operating system 4 users with advanced computer needs, & it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities 4 turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center 4 watching DVD movies & accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center 2 record & watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) & 2 access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium & an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you 2 access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever 2 share files between other PCs in your household & 2 manage your laptop computer settings 2 more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools & technologies 2 help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting 2 a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you 2 manage & monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, & other activities.

Preloaded Software
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days of complimentary live update), HP PhotoSmart Essentials, Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student & Teacher Edition (60-day trial)

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.06 x 10.12 x 1.55 inches (WxDxH) & weighs 5.68 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which provides between 1.5 & 2 hours of battery life (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Compaq Presario F750US notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, & operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty 4 parts & labor 4 one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance 4 one year. Software is also covered 4 30 days from date of purchase.