Compaq Presario R3120US Notebook PC (1.6 GHz Athlon XP 3000+, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, 802.11g, Combo)

Average customer rating:

Bargain

Compaq Presario R3120US Notebook PC (1.6 GHz Athlon XP 3000+, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, 802.11g, Combo)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Accessories:

Sennheiser MX500 Lightweight In-Ear Headphones (Blue)

Portsmith USB Port Replicator Supporting 10/100 4 USB Mouse

Kensington Microsaver Slim Security Cable Upgraded Version of Mircosaver

Kensington 62210 Saddle Bag Pro Computer Carrying Case

Targus CBT600 BlackTop Deluxe Notebook Backpack - Blue/Black

Product Features:

15" WXGA TFT wide viewing (1280x800) display

AMD Athlon XP-M 3000+ (1.6GHz) with 256KB processor

60GB (4200RPM) enhanced-IDE hard drive

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system

Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

ASIN: B0001Z95IM

Product Description

The Compaq Presario R3000 series notebook delivers all the power you need from a desktop PC without tying you down. With high-performance processors, wide screens and integrated high-speed wireless LAN - all at a great value in a streamlined design - you'll be ready to take on the ultimate challenge: a day in your demanding life.nding life.

Amazon.com Product Description

Get all the power you expect out of a desktop PC with the Compaq Presario R3120US laptop. Road warriors will appreciate its 60 GB hard drive for storing important documents and productivity applications, as well as its built-in 54g wireless connectivity. The R3120US also features a fast, battery-saving 1.6 Ghz Mobile Athlon XP 3000+ processor, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, and a 15.4-inch widescreen display that's powered by Nvidia's GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card with 32 MB of dedicated memory. For a step up in price, the Compaq R3140US offers a faster 64-bit AMD processor and DVD burner.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 60 GB EIDE hard drive is at the high end of the storage spectrum (with 80 GB being the current leader), and offers more than enough capacity for storing business applications and data for road warriors.
Processor: The 1.6 GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor is designed to extend system battery life using AMD's proprietary PowerNow! technology, as well as support a wide range of wireless LAN standards--including 802.11g (54g)--and Bluetooth connectivity. It also features a 256 KB L2 cache.
Memory: The R3120US comes with a 512 MB built-in memory (2 x 256 MB modules, DDR SDRAM, 333 MHz)--a good start for power users. However, only one slot is accessible for upgrading; it has a maximum RAM capacity of 1280 MB (1 x 256 MB, 1 x 1024 MB).
CD/DVD Drive: It comes equipped with a combo DVD/CD-RW drive, which enables you to play DVD-ROM discs and DVD movies as well as burn data and record music to CD discs.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook PC has a 101-key keyboard and touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad.

Sound and Graphics
The R3120US includes Nvidia's GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card, which produces good 3-D and DVD playback performance, helps save on battery life, and can drive an external monitro. It also features 32 MB of dedicated video RAM. The 15.4-inch flat-panel screen has a 1280 x 800 native resolution.

The audio card is integrated into the notebook's circuitry, which helps save on cost. The R3120US features two built-in JBL Pro Performance stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The R3120US offers a decent variety of external connections:

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
1 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video out (for connecting to a TV)
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II compatible and 32-bit card bus)
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 802.11g wireless LAN (which is compatible with the more widespread 802.11b and offers faster data transmission rates), integrated 56K modem (V.92), and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
The R3120US comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Norton Antivirus 2003 (with 60 days of complimentary live updates), Quicken, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD SE (for playing DVD movies) and WinDVD Creator, and MusicMatch Jukebox.

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 11.18 x 14.25 x 1.8 inches (L x W x H), it's not the thinnest notebook available. It weighs a moderate 7.8 pounds.

Power
The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery has 8 cells (which refers to the number of charge-storing components within the battery) and offers a standard amount of power for a notebook PC (around 2 hours of typical use).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Compaq Presario R3120US notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, phone cord, and operating instructions.

Customer Reviews:

Bargain.......2004-08-24

I spent three weeks researching notebooks. This computer is loaded; widescreen, video outputs, volume control and wireless. (...) This has everything you need but a DVD burner. Upgrade to XP professional and you will not be sorry.

Compaq Presario R3160US Notebook PC (1.6 GHz Athlon 64 3200+, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, 802.11g, DVD+R/RW Combo)

Average customer rating:

worst experience
Couldn't ask for more
Impressive
Bulky, Heavy and the hard drive really really sucks

Compaq Presario R3160US Notebook PC (1.6 GHz Athlon 64 3200+, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, 802.11g, DVD+R/RW Combo)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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ASIN: B0001Z95J6

Product Description

With the Compaq Presario R3000 series notebook, you'll get all the power you'd expect from a desktop PC - without being tied down. With the latest processors, widescreen displays and dedicated video RAM, integrated high-speed wireless and wired LAN connectivity options - all at a great value in a streamlined design - you'll be ready to take on the ultimate challenge: a day in your demanding life.

Amazon.com Product Description

Get all the power you expect out of a desktop PC with the Compaq Presario R3160US laptop. Road warriors will appreciate its 60 GB hard drive for storing important documents and productivity applications, as well as its built-in 54g wireless connectivity. The R3160US also features a fast, 64-bit 1.8 Ghz Mobile Athlon 3000+ processor, a DVD+RW/CD-RW combo drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, a huge 80 GB hard drive, and a 15.4-inch widescreen display that's powered by Nvidia's GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card with 32 MB of dedicated memory.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The spacious 80 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is at the very top of the range for notebook storage, and it offers more than enough capacity for both your work and home files as well as a good-sized multimedia library.
Processor: The 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor offers a high level of performance that's equivalent to a 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor--speedy enough for PC gaming, graphic design software, and multimedia creation. And with its 64-bit architecture, the R3160US is built for the increased demands of future software applications that take advantage of this architecture. It also features a 1 MB L2 cache.
Memory: The R3160US comes with a 512 MB built-in memory (2 x 256 MB modules, DDR SDRAM, 333 MHz)--a good start for power users. However, only one slot is accessible for upgrading; it has a maximum RAM capacity of 1280 MB (1 x 256 MB, 1 x 1024 MB).
CD/DVD Drive: It is equipped with a combo drive that is capable of reading and writing of both DVDs and CDs. It uses the DVD+RW format, one of two formats for rewriteable DVDs.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook PC has a 101-key keyboard and touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad.

Sound and Graphics
The R3160US includes Nvidia's GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card, which produces good 3-D and DVD playback performance, helps save on battery life, and can drive an external monitro. It also features 32 MB of dedicated video RAM. The 15.4-inch flat-panel screen has a 1280 x 800 native resolution.

The audio card is integrated into the notebook's circuitry, which helps save on cost. The R3160US features two built-in JBL Pro Performance stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The R3160US offers a decent variety of external connections:

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
1 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video out (for connecting to a TV)
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II compatible and 32-bit card bus)
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

Preloaded System and Software
The R3160US comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Norton Antivirus 2003 (with 60 days of complimentary live updates), Quicken, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD SE (for playing DVD movies) and WinDVD Creator, and MusicMatch Jukebox.

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 11.18 x 14.25 x 1.8 inches (L x W x H), it's not the thinnest notebook available. It weighs a moderate 7.8 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package includes the Compaq Presario R3160US notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, phone cord, and operating instructions.

Customer Reviews:

worst experience.......2006-05-26

I used the computer only for basic use such as using word processor or watching movies, so i enjoyed this computer until it suddenly broke down. i was watching a movie one night and it started giving me the blue screen and automatically shut down. I tried to restore it with my CD and it got worse. After few attempts, it made beep sounds. Then I was sure that the hardware itself had a problem. So I called the customer service. It took me more than 2 hours to go through all the call transfer and to explain what happened to my computer to them. They made me do all the things but I knew that those wouldn't do any thing.
Even though I do not know everything about computers, I knew basic things and it was clear that the problem was not from a computer virus. But they did not listen what I was saying and told me to wait for one more day. They said it might work. The problem might from "static" between the battery and the computer. I wasted a day and nothing happened. I had to talk to three differend people for more than 3 hours again to get the mail-in service finally. After they placed the order, the process of the order took 3 days. Finally the order was in the system and I was able to get a box to send the computer to the repair center a week later from the first breakdown.
I got my computer from the repair center after few days, but it broke down again. It was a same story afterward. I got the computer around 2 weeks from second breakdown. and I turn on the computer right after I got it. IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN GIVING ME THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE AS BEFORE!!! I talked to them again and all they can do was to send me a box to send the computer to the repair center again. I had to send it to the repair center for the third time. I got it back today but it took more than 5 days just to get it delivered to my place because they put the wrong address as a delivery address. I am done with compaq or HP.

Couldn't ask for more.......2005-10-14

Can easily handle new games like Half Life 2, Fable, and Battlefield 2--but I still take it to class every day as it's easy to carry in my backpack and the battery lasts about an hour an a half (note to the guy who wrote the last review-I think your battery is defective).

I have had this computer for just under a year now, and I love it. I have never had any problems with any component, and it still gives my friend's PCs a run for their money!

Impressive.......2005-08-24

This comp is actually the comp im using at the moment to write this review. Now the thing im noticing that strikes me is, that im sitting on the toilet writing...but how??

That's right built in internet, is only ONE of the MANY features of this great comp. From its good looks to dvd drive to good size screen , and its futuristic presence you'll enjoy this comp. It's very comfortable and i'll have to tell you its not very heavy at all.

The only flaw I'd have to say is that the battery is very weak, only lasts up to thirty minues fully charged.

Bulky, Heavy and the hard drive really really sucks.......2005-01-27

I got this machine at work so I could work on 64-bit related data. I have been using it for almost 6 months now and I have to say that if I would never buy it. This is a desktop replacement, and as such, weighs a lot. I do travel a lot and this machine was not meant for that purpose. Forget about using it on a plane if you are not going in economy. The power consumption is simply ridiculous; I have yet to find a power adapter that will work with this thing on the place. The power adapter is a brick which just adds more weight to the whole ordeal.

Now the hard drive...oh boy. I did a clean install of Windows since I thought my old installation was the problem - but no, I was wrong. I don't know why this HD is so slow. If I am working on Word with a 100 MB document and it does the auto-saving thing, my computer is pretty much useless for two minutes, mega-frustrating. If I am writing something over the network to this laptop, rest assured that I wont be able to do anything else. My Powerbook G3 is like 4 years older than this machine, has the same hard drive and never stalls as bad as this guy.

On the positive side, it plays Ut2k4 fairly well. If I am hosting a LAN game, it takes around 3 minutes to load the next map, which is way too much. The display is nice, the keyboard is nice and the trackpad works as expected.

I have not found a place where I could get more RAM and finding replacement parts for this puppy is a mayor pain.

Would I recommend it? No, there are way better 64-bit alternatives out there.

Product Description

The Lightlid Transparency adapter works with the Microtek ScanMaker V-Series scanners. The adapter effectively doubles the power of your Microtek color flatbed scanner. Without an adapter flatbed scanners can scan only reflective materials like photos or prints. With the adapter however, the scanner is able to scan transparent materials like slides and filmstrips as well.

Amazon.com Product Description

The LightLid EL is an accessory for scanning film transparencies for use with the ScanMaker V6UPL and the ScanMaker X12USL. This unit replaces the standard scanner lid, providing backlighting for scanning film positives or negatives up to 5 by 6 inches. Installation is simple: just plug the LightLid EL into the accessory port on the back of the scanner. No external power supply is required. --From the Manufacturer

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Micro-Star 16X INTERNAL DVD DRIVE BLACK ( D16 BLACK )

Manufacturer: Micro-Star International
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0001D3K0I

Product Description

MSI, Micro-Star International, keeps the principle of "award-winning product quality and outstanding customer service". "Quality Products Create Faithful Customers" is a motto that guides all that MSI does. MSI's talented team carries out its work with the latest research equipment, continuing to raise the bar on product quality and innovative product features.PRODUCT FEATURES: Excellent compatibility; Low vibration mechanism; Supports power saving mode.

Product Description

Today's high-end home theater systems rely on constant power to maintain important system functions. Even during brief power outages, a home theater system can suffer damage, ranging from lost memory settings and data to physical component damage caused by incorrect turn-on sequencing that may occur when utility power is restored. HT UPS 1000 is designed to maintain constant power to a home theatre system, even during power outages, while also ensuring that voltage received to the system components does not exceed or fall below safe levels. HT UPS 1000's 28, 000mAH internal backup battery supply maintains voltage to a system during power outages, ensuring that settings or memory are not lost, while also protecting equipment from costly damage due to an incorrect turn-on sequence.

Average customer rating:

Awesome stereo, Awesome price

Panasonic SC-PM41 5 CD Micro 160 Watt, MP3, 3-Way Speakers

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | CD Players | CD Recorders | DJ CD Players | Portable CD Players
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Convenient 5-CD changer(CD title memory, Disc Check 5-Line display)

High-quality sound with bi-amp and 3-way sophisticated speaker box

Album & song skip, album/song title search, intro playback, marker function and name indication tools

Preset EQ

H. Bass Sound

ASIN: B000816XHU

Product Description

The Panasonic SC-PM41 CD Micro System is a great way to enjoy your favorite albums and mix CDs. Listen to your favorite audio in sharp, clear digital stereo. Bass & Treble control CD Modes - Random(1 Disc/All Discs), Program, Repeat Play MP3 and CD-R/RW Playback MASH 1-bit D/A conversion system Surround Circuit Silver finish Total Output Power - 160W (1KHz, 6 ohms, 10% THD) + 40W/ch (8KHz, 6 ohms, 10% THD)

Customer Reviews:

Awesome stereo, Awesome price.......2007-03-09

If you're looking for a stereo that's small on space and reasonable on price but large on sound and style, this should definitely be your pick! Attractive and fun. This is an excellent stereo. We're very happy with it.

Product Description

REGATTA-2 is a high performance, mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver. PRODUCT FEATURES: Equipped with all international channels available (correctly assigned); High transmission power of 25W, which allows the user to maintain contact from large distances, and a low transmission power of 1 W to reduce power consumption during short-distance communication and for in harbor use; Principal commands duplicated on the microphone for faster accessibility channel selection and channel 16 recall; Backlit LCD display and adjustable contrast - constantly shows REGATTA 2's parameters and settings on an easy-to-read display; Extraordinary capability for water resistance, conforms with the standard IP54; Recall button for Channel 16 - for instant access to channel 16 (the universal marine channel for emergency contact); NMEA connection - use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from transceiver to optional GPS system. Once connected, the display will show the automatically updated coordinates (latitude and longitude) and time data; DSC Digital Selective Calling - for security on the water and the ability to make quick calls automatically; MMSI directory, which simplifies the sending of DSC calls to frequently called contacts and allows viewing of contact name on the display; Mounting on adjustable bracket for stable and comfortable positioning in any condition; Connection to an external speaker (optional) - for listening to communications further away from the transceiver.

Product Description

Marketing description is not available. Please refer to the manufacturer web site for any updated marketing information.

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LG DL 16x8x6 DVD±RW/RAM & CDRW IDE Drive

Manufacturer: LG
ProductGroup: CE

DVD-RAM | DVD Recordable Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | External Drives | FireWire Drives | Internal Drives | Mac Drives | USB Drives
Product Features:

16x maximum write speed (DVD+R), 4x maximum write speed (DL DVD±R)

8x maximum rewrite speed (DVD+RW), 16x maximum write speed (DVD-R)

6x maximum rewrite speed (DVD-RW), 5x maximum write speed (DVD-RAM)

16x maximum read speed (DVD), 48x maximum write speed (CD-R)

2 MB buffer, 145/165 ms average seek time (DVD-ROM/RAM), and More !!

ASIN: B000E6OKSS

Product Description

Burn a variety of DVD and CD media the fast and easy way! This LG GSA-4167B Double Layer DVD drive can write to DVD±R discs at 16x and DVD±R DL discs at 4x! The GSA-4167B rewrites to DVD+RW at 8x speeds, DVD-RW discs at 6x, burn DVD-RAM discs at 5x and reads DVDs at 16x. It is capable of burning CD-R media at 48x, 32x CD-RW rewrite speeds and 48x CD-ROM read speeds! The 2 MB buffer offers fast, reliable writing every time! This LG Super Multi Drive is bundled with software that makes creating DVD and CDs easy! Buy it today!

LG Double Layer 16x8x6 DVD±RW/RAM & CDRW IDE Drive (Black)

Average customer rating:

mmm.. not realy at 100%
LG Double Layer DVD Review

LG Double Layer 16x8x6 DVD±RW/RAM & CDRW IDE Drive (Black)

Manufacturer: LG
ProductGroup: CE

Memorex 4.7GB 8x DVD+R (50-Pack Spindle)

Product Features:

16x maximum write speed (DVD+R) / 4x maximum write speed (DL DVD+R)
8x maximum rewrite speed (DVD+RW) / 16x maximum write speed (DVD-R)
6x maximum rewrite speed (DVD-RW) / 5x maximum write speed (DVD-RAM)
16x maximum read speed (DVD) / 48x maximum write speed (CD-R)
32x maximum rewrite speed (CD-RW) / 48x maximum read speed (CD)

ASIN: B000EBI5GG

Product Description

Burn a variety of DVD and CD media the fast and easy way! This LG GSA-4167B Double Layer DVD drive can write to DVD±R discs at 16x and DVD±R DL discs at 4x. The GSA-4167B rewrites to DVD+RW at 8x speeds, DVD-RW discs at 6x, burn DVD-RAM discs at 5x and reads DVDs at 16x. It is capable of burning CD-R media at 48x, 32x CD-RW rewrite speeds and 48x CD-ROM read speeds. The 2 MB buffer offers fast, reliable writing every time! Buy it today! NOTE: Drive ONLY - Burning software NOT included

Customer Reviews:

mmm.. not realy at 100% .......2006-07-27

well i got this dvd drive and it works it reads cd - dvd - dl dvd and i like it.... but the only thing i didnt like about it is that it DOES NOT read blank cd - dvd - dl dvd an error pops out.............

but if i usse nero or alcohol 120% it burns it good and il read perfectly...

i dont know if its damaged or not...

buy at your own risk.

LG Double Layer DVD Review.......2006-05-22

It came, I hooked it up, it works like a charm. It was the first to be recognized by the Roxio DVD software I also bought. This appears to be a good solid little machine that takes some time to make DVD's, but they work.

LG DL 16x8x6 DVD±RW/RAM & CDRW IDE Drive (Black)

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LG DL 16x8x6 DVD±RW/RAM & CDRW IDE Drive (Black)

Manufacturer: LG
ProductGroup: CE

LG DL 16x DVDRW/RAM andCD-RW IDE Drive General Features:
Black bezel 16x maximum write speed (DVD+R) 4x maximum write speed (DL DVDR) 8x maximum rewrite spee
16x maximum write speed (DVD-R) 6x maximum rewrite speed (DVD-RW) 5x maximum write speed (DVD-RAM)
16x maximum read speed (DVD) 48x maximum write speed (CD-R) 32x maximum rewrite speed (CD-RW) 48x ma
2 MB buffer 145/165 ms average seek time (DVD-ROM/RAM) 125 ms average seek time (CD) E-IDE/ATAPI int

ASIN: B000MX5J9W

Product Description

Burn a variety of DVD and CD media the fast and easy way! This LG GSA-4167B Double Layer DVD drivecan write to DVDR discs at 16x and DVDR DL discs at 4x. The GSA-4167B rewrites to DVD+RW at 8x speeds, DVD-RW discs at 6x, burn DVD-RAM discs at 5x and reads DVDs at 16x. It is capable of burning CD-R media at 48x, 32x CD-RW rewrite speeds and 48x CD-ROM read speeds. The 2 MB buffer offers fast, reliable writing every time! This LG Super Multi Drive is bundled withsoftware that makes creating DVD and CDs easy! Buy it today!

Product Description

Ideal for payroll time or job costing, the rugged design can withstand high-volume use and harsh environments. Featuring manual activation and a spring-loaded print mechanism for instant registrations. Works with all standard time cards. Format includes day, regular hours and minutes. Manufacturers full 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. UL approved. Made in the U.S.A. 10 1/4in.H x 8 1/16in.W x 5 5/32in.D.

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