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    Compaq B2800 WXGA awesome laptop released in China

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by arevee, Nov 25, 2005.

  1. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/hardware/notebooks/0,39001743,39096864p,00.htm#

    http://h50043.www5.hp.com/hpnewsroom/article.asp?articleid=5202

    http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/hardware/notebooks/0,39001745,39096864p,00.htm

    Graphics hardware ATI Mobility Radeon x600SE
    Amt of video RAM 128MB dedicated


    Processor Pentium M (Dothan)


    Processor speed 1.73 GHz


    Motherboard chipset Intel 915PM chipset
    Memory/Storage
    Amt of RAM 512 MB (max 1536 MB)


    RAM type DDR2 RAM


    Hard drive 60 GB


    Card Reader SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro


    Optical drive DVD/CDRW combo
    Connectivity
    Ports 4 x USB; FireWire; RJ45 (LAN); RJ11 (modem); VGA-out; S-video out


    Bluetooth Yes


    Ethernet 10/100


    Modem 56k data/fax


    Infrared No


    Built-in devices 1 x Type II PC Card slot; Memory card reader


    Wireless LAN 802.11b, 802.11g
    Display
    Graphics hardware ATI Mobility Radeon x600SE


    Amt of video RAM 128MB dedicated


    Diagonal screen size 14.1 inch


    LCD technology Transflective TFT
    Multimedia
    Remote No


    DVD/MP3 without bootup No


    TV tuner No


    Jacks mic-in, S/PDIF, earphone-out
    Software
    Operating system Win XP Home


    Software included Adobe Acrobat Reader; InterVideo WinDVD Player; ITunes Player; Micosoft Money; Microsoft Works; Sonic Digital Media Plus; Norton AntiVirus; Sun Java
    Chassis
    Weight w/battery 1.96 kg


    Dimensions 310 x 255 x 34 mm


    Modular bays No
    Power Supply
    Battery type(s) included Li-Ion battery 6-cell 4800mAh
     
    arevee, Nov 25, 2005
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  2. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    too bad the pics on cnet don't work, here's some others from a Thai site.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Goren, Nov 25, 2005
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  3. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    yes, it does look gorgeous!!! and its just 2kgs!! 4.5lbs??
     
    arevee, Nov 25, 2005
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  4. eh^

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    :eek: that is a slick looking machine
     
    eh^, Nov 26, 2005
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  5. Slappy

    Slappy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Looks a lot like competition for the Asus w2v...
     
    Slappy, Nov 26, 2005
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  6. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I could have sworn this had a widescreen. Wait, didn't Compaq release a 12" widescreen notebook as well in Asia with a model number similar to this?
     
    Rahul, Nov 26, 2005
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  7. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The W3v you mean ;)

    Hmm, it looks like it has one 512mb RAM soldered onto the motherboard, 1.5gb RAM is the max..

    Edit: I have an odd feeling that it's an ASUS ODM...
     
    coriolis, Nov 27, 2005
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  8. eh^

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    eh^, Nov 27, 2005
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  9. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I Knew It!!!

    Its the widescreen version of the M9v!! I saw the specs for the B2800 and it was freakishly similiar to the M9v!!
     
    coriolis, Nov 27, 2005
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  10. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    lol, it IS hte m9v. dunno why the topic creator said it's widescreen. It obviously isn't.
     
    Goren, Nov 27, 2005
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  11. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's not widescreen?

    I swear I saw WXGA on the B2800 spec char and XGA on the M9v
     
    coriolis, Nov 27, 2005
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  12. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    the Cnet links just say 14.1 no widescreen. the other site says
    "Compaq Presario B2800 Notebook also features a 14” XGA BrightView screen for brilliant colour display and sharp picture contrast"

    but at the bottom it then says 14" xga widescreen. but it's pretty obvious that it's not a widescreen.
     
    Goren, Nov 27, 2005
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  13. GotMyDeal

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    Pretty hot chicks!
     
    GotMyDeal, Nov 27, 2005
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  14. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Lol!

    That notebook reminds me of an Averatec 3700. Anybody else think so?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 27, 2005
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  15. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    First time I saw it, I immediately thought ASUS...
     
    coriolis, Nov 27, 2005
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  16. Goren

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    i went ahead and did a very careful comparison between the M9v and this model..

    and i can say it's 90% the same! all the port layouts are exactly the same.. as well as location of the hinges, and the front LED lights.

    what's different is that the top part above the keypad is different. the Compaq has quick buttons up there while the m9v has none. it also doesnt seem that the compaq has a web cam.

    this pic outta conclude that it is not widescreen
    [​IMG]

    m9v site
    http://www.3dnews.ru/mobile/asus-m9v/index02.htm
     
    Goren, Nov 27, 2005
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  17. coriolis

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    Yea, the M9v also has 'vents' above the keyboard.

    The whiteness of the B2800 threw me off

    The specs were so similiar as well, that's what made me think ASUS after the pictures. 1.5gb max ram, 14" XGA, same weight AND dimensions(I think)...
     
    coriolis, Nov 27, 2005
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  18. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Hm, ok let's get some opinions on this: Are the chicks hotter in the first series of pics or the second?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 27, 2005
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  19. Goren

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    definitely the first! those Thai models have an exotic look. the second one looks like your everyday chinese girl.
     
    Goren, Nov 27, 2005
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  20. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I think so too - anybody could have stood there and taken the second pic. The first ones are special, and the background is nicer! :p
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 27, 2005
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  21. arevee

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    hmmm...i noticed this "14.1” XGA widescreen (1024 x 768 resolution) with latest BrightView Technology" but the pics definitely show its not a widescreen. My bad!!

    aaaaaaa.....when will someone make a 4.5lb widescreen laptop to replace my 4.3lb fujitsu S7010 :fujitsu: :fujitsu: and also market it in the US!!!!! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
     
    arevee, Nov 27, 2005
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  22. betty77

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    Can I order this in the US or order it online at all? I NEED this laptop! It's look is my dream! Thanks!
     
    betty77, Dec 4, 2005
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  23. buggybug0

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    dammmmmmmn, do the girls come with the laptop as well?? i'll take all of them!!! :eek:
     
    buggybug0, Dec 5, 2005
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  24. Charles P. Jefferies

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    No, not avaliable in the US...notice it was released in China :rolleyes:
    You might be able to go through an importing site, but you'll pay a premium to get it.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 5, 2005
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