Compaq Presario V2405US 14" Notebook PC (Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ processor, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive)

Average customer rating:

It's alright...

Great laptop

Incredibly usable PC at an incredibly low price

Jasmine is a shill

Pretty nice laptop; IF you get rid of the manufactuer software

Compaq Presario V2405US 14" Notebook PC (Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ processor, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive)

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

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Accessories:

HP 64W AC Adapter Comptible Wwith Presario X1000 AND Pavilion ZT3000 Series Notebooks (DL606A#ABA)

Kensington 64053 MicroSaver Retractable Portable Notebook Lock (PC/Mac)

4400mAh Laptop Battery for HP Pavilion DV1000 ZE2000 ZE2000T ZE2000Z ZT4000 Series

LaCie 40GB SAFE Mobile Hard Drive (300809) Biometric

HP Battery 12 Cell Hp 12 Cell Battery

Product Features:

Notebook with widescreen 14-inch screen and 1.8 GHz Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ processor (128 KB L2 cache)

40 GB hard drive, 256 MB of RAM (2 GB max), DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive

Two USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone

Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with HSM/Speedbooster support

Windows XP Home edition, SP2

ASIN: B000BCEOZO

Product Description

Whether you're at the cafe, library, dormitory, home, or on the road, the Compaq Presario v2405US Notebook PC is ready as your window to an interactive world. From web browsing to personal/productive creativity, it's widescreen LCD screen offers outstanding performance for your everyday computer needs. 24X DVD-ROM / CD-RW Combo Drive 14.0Â? WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 768) High speed 56k modem Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) 54g 802.11b/g WLAN with 125HSM / SpeedBooster support for WiFi wireless connectivity Altec Lansing sound 101-key compatible keyboard with Touch Pad 1 Type I/II 32-bit card bus (also support 16-bit) PC-Card Slot External Ports - 2 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0; 1 headphone-out; 1 microphone-in; 1 VGA (15-pin); 1 TV-Out (S-video); 1 RJ-11 (modem); 1 RJ -45 (LAN) Unit Dimensions - 13.15 (L) x 9.1 (W) x 1.29 (min H)/1.5 (max H) / Weight - 5.41lbs Includes Rechargeable Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Pre-installed Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition+Service Pack 2 Pre-installed Software - Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 (including 60 days complimentary live update) / HP Total Care Help & Support Center / Adobe Acrobat Reader / Recovery DVD / Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition - 60 day trial version / Money / Works / Encarta Plus / Sonic Digital Media Plus / InterVideo WinDVD / Microsoft Zones.com / Apple iTunes and Apple iTunes Music Store / Adobe PhotoShop Album /Muvee AutoProducer DVD Edition with Burning / Microsoft Windows Movie Maker / Microsoft Windows Media Player HP Compaq Limited Warranty - 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Toll Free Support; 1-Year Free Hardware Technical Support; 30-Days Free Software Support (Free 90-Day Software Support with Product Registration)

Customer Reviews:

It's alright..........2006-08-06

Since I'm more of a pessimistic person,

The cons.. (at least with mine)

-The speakers will fade out. Sometimes one side doesn't work or then the other side doesn't work. Then it'll turn on and blast me with volume all of the sudden.

-After a year of owning it the keyboard started having weird problems. It needed replaced but the warantee was already up.

-As some have stated before it does go really slow because it doesn't have a lot of memory...

The pros...

-I can watch a whole movie and a half with the battery. :)

-Burns cds nicely

Overall, it's a good little computer and the problems I had might just be mine and you wouldn't experience them at all. Guess whenever you buy something man-made you have to gamble a little bit. :)

Great laptop.......2006-06-17

I'm very happy with this computer..I got it as a gift from my parents for school..it works great for my needs (ie going on the internet, talking on AOL Instant Messenger, homework, etc). It holds all of my info and the dvd player is great. I wouldn't recommend any other computer.

Incredibly usable PC at an incredibly low price.......2006-03-28

I got my V2405US at a 'blow out' sale at an office supply store - about $500, and it was new, in box, and no rebate funny business. I never expected to buy from an office supply store, and the price made me worry it was a piece of junk. After a month of use, I am totally impressed with this PC. (For proper context, I use it for email, calendar, web surfing, photo vault, and GPS navigation). I am comparing it to a top-of-the-line HP 'desktop replacement' and a Sony Vaio TX650 - I like this one the most of all 3, yet it is 1/4 the price of the other two.

The build quality is great, the display is beautiful, all the hardware I need is there, but most of all the *keyboard* is so easy to type on. With a USB mouse, I could see using this as my only computer

Jasmine is a shill.......2006-01-20

Please read all Jasmine's reviews. They are all identical. I don't know if this is a good computer or not, but Jasmine is posting spam.

Pretty nice laptop; IF you get rid of the manufactuer software.......2006-01-15

Our company bought three of these laptops so are client could use them for data entry. As I was setting these up, I couldn't help be notice how SLOW each of them ran right out of the box.

I decided to take one home to mess around with it. I quickly found out that it kept locking up when I tried to access the other PC's on my network with it, and also how SUPER SLOW it was. Windows XP Home really sucks as well. I haven't had too many problem with XP PRO, but I HATE XP Home. It does not let you do ANYTHING without nagging you all over the place, whenever you try to connect to a network, you would either get an error or the computer will freeze up. Same thing occured with opening programs. For no reason simple programs like notepad would freeze the entire PC. I finally got fed up and decided to wipe out the entire harddrive and install a fresh copy of XP Pro on it. After I did that and reinstalled the drivers, no problems with the network or any other problems since and it seems like a pretty reliable PC.

My conclusion is that the reason it goes so slow right out of box is that Compaq installed all of their useless crap software on the computer that hogs up all the system resources. I have no idea why compaq thinks that we want their crap all over our PC. But its very apparant that this PC can't handle it which is why it locked up all the time.

If you want the PC to run reliably, do yourself a favor and format the entire hard drive and reinstall windows on a clean drive. One thing I must give compaq credit for is that it is VERY easy to get the drivers that don't come with a clean windows install. Just go to compaq's website type in the model number and download all the relevant softpaqs for the drivers you are missing.

Now that I am running on a fresh copy of windows, I am pretty satisfied with the laptops performance.

The screen has to be the best thing about the PC. It is bright, easy to read because of the glossy finish and its widescreen, perfect for DVD movies when you are taking a break.

I also like the sleek look of the computer. Most PC laptops are black in color, but this one is silver and black, which looks very cool.

The keyboard is easy to type on as well, but sometimes I notice that while typing, my cursor appears to reposition itself messing up my typing. It could be that I am accidently brushing up against the EXTRA sensitive touch pad.

The AMD Sempron processor is pretty fast, but don't expect this to be a gamer PC or a desktop replacment. This processor is also mobile so you can connect to a wireless network and not have to plug it into an ethernet port.

Connections on this laptop are as follows

2 USB ports (one on each side)
1 PS/2 port
1 VGA port for connecting a monitor
1 ethernet port
1 moden port
1 PC card port

It comes with a DVD Rom/CD-RW combo drive as well. However the drive can get pretty loud when there is a CD in there.

The laptop is relatively light, however does seen to be fairly durable. But I wouldn't push it.

Other than the installed Comcrap software that comes on it out of the box, my other complaint is that the PC does not seem to be able to keep a reasonable charge. I haven't actually timed the battery life, but it seems like after only 30-45 minutes the battery life is already down to half, and that is just doing basic things like surfing the internet.

All in all, its a pretty nice laptop and if you get rid of the compaq installed software, you will find that its pretty fast right out of the box.

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Oregon Scientific MP200/GY256C 256 MB Credit Card Sized MP3 Player

Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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128 MB to 512 MB | Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case

Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System

NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter

Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers

Product Features:

Slim, credit card size

See-through LCD display

256MB of internal storage (up to 8 hours of music)

Plays MP3 and WMA music files

5 preset equalizer modes

ASIN: B00062LOWU
Release Date: 2004-10-01

Amazon.com Product Description

The Oregon Scientific MP200 combines a sleek and stylish card-sized design with a see-through LCD display and an impressive list of features. Amazingly thin and light, it weighs under 1.5 ounces and is just 0.25 inches thick. It plays both MP3 and WMA audio formats and its 256 MB internal flash memory will store approximately 4 hours of CD-quality MP3 music or 8 hours of WMA. For digital voice recording and FM radio features, see the 256 MB MP210.

You can see through the small gray LCD screen at the center of the player; it displays ID3 tag information and song time. Its internal rechargeable battery has a playing time of approximately 10 hours. Other features include ultra-fast USB 2.0 connectivity, compatibility with Windows and Mac platforms, USB mass storage capability, and 5 preset equalizer modes.

What's in the Box
512 MB MP200 digital audio player, stereo earphones with integrated neck strap, USB cable, carrying pouch, and CD-ROM with software

Product Description

Gray - The MP200 combines a sleek and stylish card-sized design with a see-through LCD display and an impressive list of features: 256MB of internal memory, a built-in rechargeable battery and fast USB 2.0 file transfers. You can even use it as a portable USB drive to transfer files. MODEL- MP200GY256C VENDOR- OREGON SCIENTIFIC FEATURES- MP200 Card-sized MP3 Player- 256MB, Gray Full-featured, credit card design with see-through display! The MP200 combines a sleek and stylish card-sized design with a see- through LCD display and an impressive list of features: 256MB of internal memory, a built-in rechargeable battery and fast USB 2.0 file transfers. You can even use it as a portable USB drive to transfer files. Includes MP3 Player, Stereo earphones with integrated neck strap, USB cable, carrying pouch and software. * Slim, credit card size * See-through LCD display * 256MB of internal storage (up to 2 hours of music) * Plays MP3 and WMA music files * ID3 tag display * USB drive--store or transfer any file type * 5 preset equalizer modes * USB 2.0 support for fast file transfers * Built-in rechargeable battery -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------ INTERFACE/BUS- USB 2.0 CAPACITY - 256 MB (FORMATTED CAPACITY MAY VARY) EQ SETTINGS - 5 preset modes REQUIREMENTS - PC : 300MHz Intel Pentium III processor or higher 96MB RAM 50MB available hard drive space Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP CD-ROM drive USB port Mac: 400MHz Power Mac G3 or higher 96MB RAM 50MB available hard dr

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Micro-Star MSI CR52 - CD-RW drive - IDE ( CR52 )

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

CD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0002Q8T9G

Product Description

CR52 CD-R/RW Writer features changeable multi-face panel with easy on and off installation. On-line upgrade BIOS, Driver and utility for your MSI products. Now supporting MSI Motherboard, VGA, OSD, MEGA PC and so on. ABS Technology absorbs shock and reduces vibrations, making reading and writing of discs more accurate. With SoftBurn mechanism the writer generates less noise when it operates, which helps to build a silent PC. HyperGuard safety protection structure can avoid disc break-out when running with a poor quality disc at high speed. The short body shape enables convenient installation. This also reserves more space inside a PC, helping to decrease heat levels.

MSI CR52-A2 - Disk drive - CD-RW - 52x24x52x - IDE - internal - 5.25"

Average customer rating:

MSI CR52-A2 - Disk drive - CD-RW - 52x24x52x - IDE - internal - 5.25"

Manufacturer: Micro Star International
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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.

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Okidata Okicolor 8N Color Laser 8PPM 120V 600X600DPI PCl5C PS3 80MB

Manufacturer: Okidata
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Belkin F2A046-10 IEEE 1284 A-B Parallel Printer Cable (10-FT)

Burlington Address Labels Ink Jet/Laser 30/sheet/10 sheets

Printworks Return Address Labels (Model 488, 800-Count)

Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

APC BE350U 350VA Back-ups Es

ASIN: B00004ZAB8

Product Description

This printer provides stunning color and clarity, and it would be perfect for overhead transparencies or brochures for the company. The OkiColor 8n handles large document files and complex graphics just as easily as small ones, and does it at speeds that do not keep you waiting all day. The printer produces printouts at a rate of 8ppm in full color and in black and white, at a resolution of 600x600 dpi. Color quality is enhanced still further by color profiles and screens from Heidelberg, an expert in the color-printing field. The OkiColor 8n has a paper capacity of 600 sheets, which is expandable to 1,100 sheets. It prints on letter and legal sized paper, as well as on transparencies, index stock, and other media. Okidata has even added a variety of fonts for printing flexibility. Included are 138 Adobe PostScript fonts, 45 PCL scalable fonts, 10 TrueType fonts, and 4 PCL bitmap fonts. This printer has a duty cycle of up to 25,000 pages per month. The OkiColor 8n comes with 64MB RAM, which can be upgraded to 144MB, and it supports Windows 98, 95, 3.1x and NT 4.0. It uses an IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel interface, with PCL 5c, and a genuine Adobe PostScript 3 emulation. The OkiColor 8n comes with a 10/100 Base-T print server, which connects workgroups in Peer-to-Peer, Windows NT 4.0, Novell NetWare, and Macintosh environments.

Average customer rating:

Great Portable With Excellant Skip Protection!

Panasonic SL-SW945K Shockwave Portable CD Player, Black

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Memorex High Performance AA Alkaline Batteries, 50 Pack

Memorex High Performance AA Alkaline Batteries, 12 Pack

Product Features:

Thin, round-form design for optimal portability with round LCD on player lid

Rugged construction and locking lid guards the unit against the elements

Plays standard CD, audio CD-R, and audio CD-RW; includes stylish over-ear headphones

Hold prevents unintended commands (play, stop, etc.) and resume picks up exactly where the player left off

Up to 33 hours playback from 2 AA batteries (not included)

ASIN: B0001OHGZM
Release Date: 2004-03-01

Product Description

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering extended battery life and high-powered anti-skip technology, the rugged Shockwave SL-SW940 also features a raised-swirl Active Spin design on the its top cover, making it look as cool as it sounds. Incorporated into the design is a bold LCD display centered within the swirl, with operating buttons bordered around it. The player has all the elements that toughen ShockWave products for active use: a water-resistant shell and a dual-lock mechanism to ensure the CD compartment closes tightly. Additionally, a special gasket-type seal around the CD lid and a deep-seated, water-resistant battery compartment make this portable even less susceptible to damage from sand, water, and heat.

Panasonic's exclusive No-Skip technology helps prevent interruptions from jostling during active use. No Skip's unique construction uses rubber brushings to absorb shock, while an anti-skip mechanism and an anti-skip digital servo further prevent read errors. A 48-second memory reserve provides added back up.

Now, battery changes will be fewer and farther between thanks to Panasonic's PowerLast high-efficiency power system, which combines an efficient motor with low-load circuitry for playback time of up to 33 hours on two AA batteries. CD playback abilities include playback of standard CD, audio CD-R, and CD-RW; 24-track random-access programming; repeat and resume (which picks up where the unit left off when last stopped); and skip/search and memory/recall. A hold switch prevents accidental starting, stopping, or track skipping during use or transport.

What's in the Box
CD player, user's manual, over-ear headphones (standard AC power adapter not included)

Customer Reviews:

Great Portable With Excellant Skip Protection!.......2005-11-07

I've had this CD player for almost a year and have not had one minutes trouble out of it. This player skips less than the one on my Sony jambox. Great because I can buy used CDs and not have
to worry about them skipping. Great product!

Product Description

MINOLTA 8936402 302A TONER FOR DI 200 / 200F / 250 / 250F /

MNL8936402 Digital Toner Copier for Minolta DI-200, Others, (Type 302A), Black , 2/Box

Average customer rating:

MNL8936402 Digital Toner Copier for Minolta DI-200, Others, (Type 302A), Black , 2/Box

Manufacturer: Minolta
ProductGroup: Office Product
Binding: Office Product

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Kensington(R) Dust Guardian(R) Anti-Static Spray, 32 Oz.

Product Features:

Cartridge/Other - Cartridge
Color(s) - Black
For Model Number(s) - DI-200, 250, 250F, 350, 350F, 351, 351F (Type 302A)
Quantity Per Box/Pack/Carton - 2 per box
Toner/Drum/Developer - Toner

ASIN: B00094GOUC

Product Description

MNL8936402 Digital Toner Copier for Minolta DI-200, Others, (Type 302A), Black , 2/Box

Product Description

Based on the design idea of consumer product, the MEGA is not just a PC anymore. The "All-in-One" features position MEGA as a "Digital Media Platform".From the recent years, the ownership and usage of desktop and notebook PCs across worldwide households has turned computers into a commodity item. To meet the new concept of Home PC, the MEGA has been positioned as a digital media platform to perform TV-recording (optional), home theater (DVD+5.1 channels), digital audio playback (MP3, Audio CD), photo and video stream data browsing/authoring/burning (optional with Media Center and bundled applications). Meanwhile, it could also support high game performance (AGP 4X slot). The remote controller also allows you to use it like a Hi-Fi Stereo.

Product Description

LG Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation for progressive technology and innovation with the latest technological developments in consumer electronics, home appliances and IT products.PRODUCT FEATURES:Compatible with DVD and CD formats;Having the capability to read all DVD and CD formats gives the user flexibility and convenience;Access Time: DVD-110ms, CD-98ms;Buffer Size: 256KB;Super Link Buffer Under Run Prevention Technology;Data Transfer Rate: DVD-22, 100KB/s, CD-7, 800KB/s.

Product Description

Leica creates precision optical products for work and leisure. The superlative photographic results brought about by the precision optics and mechanics, the brilliant image in the slide projection, or in nature as observed through binoculars or spotting scopes, all bring enjoyment to their users. A sense of achievement arises when intense involvement with the products leads users to discover and perfect new capabilities and new ways of seeing, whether in photography or - using the binoculars and scopes - in the field of sports.This lens hood is designed for 35mm f/2 M lens.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

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