| Compaq Presario C554US 15.4" Laptop (Intel celeron M Processor, 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Basic) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1851
Category: Personal Computer
Publisher: Hewlett Packard
Studio: Hewlett Packard
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Label: Hewlett Packard
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: 1
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: Fax / modem
Display Size: 15.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 14.1 x 1.8
MPN: RZ341UA#ABA
Model: C554US
UPC: 883585125456
EAN: 0883585125456
ASIN: B000O54GS8
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| Features:
| • | Affordable, reliable business notebook with 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M 520 processor | | • | 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB installed RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive | | • | Connectivity: 2 USB, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 headphone, 1 microphone | | • | 54g Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, Intel GMA 950 video card with up to 64 MB shared memory | | • | Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Basic |
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Product Description
Compaq Presario C500 series Notebook PC is an affordable notebook with a neat design and powerful performance. Mobile computing brings more flexibility and convenience to use this PC on the move, whenever and wherever.
Amazon.com Product Description
Wherever your hectic schedule takes you, you'll stay productive thanks to reliable Compaq Presario C554US notebook PC, which offers all the basics at a nicely affordable price. Optimized for mobile performance, this 6.6-pound laptop is powered by the battery sipping 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M 520 processor with Intel 64 architecture and features 54g wireless networking (802.11b/g), enabling you to stay connected at coffee shop and airport hotspots. Its 15.4-inch WXGA BrightView display supports High-Definition playback enhanced by Altec Lansing audio. Other features include a 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), Intel GMA 950 video processor with up to 64 MB of shared video RAM, and a multi-format dual-layer DVD writer. This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, which delivers a safer, more reliable, and more productive computing environment. It integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures. The Basics
- Processor: The Intel Celeron M Processor 520 is designed specifically for mobile computing, offering a balanced level of mobile-optimized processor technology, good mobile performance, and exceptional value. Its Intel 64 architecture is also ready for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, and offers enhanced performance through improved virtual memory. The 1.6 GHz speed is complemented by a speedy 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a 1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
- Hard Drive: The 100 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) is a bit above average in size for notebook PCs. It provides enough capacity for storing documents, digital media files, and productivity software. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
- Memory: The 512 MB of installed RAM (1 x 512 MB DDR2) is enough to get you started, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. It provides two DIMM slots and has a 2 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 and clockspeed.
- DVD/CD Drive: The multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 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, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a full-sized 101-key keyboard and touchpad with four-way scroll zone on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad.
Screen, Video & Audio
The 15.4-inch LCD offers a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The widescreen display gives increases the width of the notebook's display while giving the computer the form factor of a smaller computer, so it takes up less space on your desk or in your briefcase. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 64 MB of shared video memory. It also offers an integrated audio card and built-in Altec Lansing speakers. 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: - 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV
- 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). Operating System
Windows Vista Home Basic is the operating system for users with basic computing needs, such as surfing the Internet, corresponding with friends and family using e-mail, or performing basic document creation and editing tasks. Additionally, Windows Vista Home Basic integrates new search tools throughout the operating system to help you quickly find the precise file or program you need. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to 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 to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Muvee Autoproducer DVD Edition, Sonic Digital Media Plus, PC Recovery, and Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update). Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.1 x 10.2 x 1.38/1.77 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 6.6 pounds. Power
It's powered by a 6-cell lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which provides between 1.5 and 2 hours of battery life (depending on usage). What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Compaq Presario C554US notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.
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| Customer Reviews:
Great for the price May 30, 2008
Great laptop for the price. Of course we're going to have to pull vista off of it because it only has 512mb RAM, but that's to be expected with most laptops these days. Otherwise it runs a lot better than I expected, esp. for only $430.
You get what you pay for... April 28, 2008
Pros: Cheap, gets the job done if all you are going to use it for is web browsing or basic home and office purposes.
Cons: Only 512mb of RAM (Vista operating system is slow), basic laptop.
Decent laptop, more bloat than a whale June 25, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
First off, I bought this laptop for 450 from Fry's, so I'm not sure the current Amazon price is a good deal.
When I booted this for the first time, it seemed to be going incredibly slowly. I was also bombarded by numerous messages, and task bar had 7-8 icons on it, which is twice that of a clean Vista install. This slowed down the system enormously, and made it almost unusable.
After I installed removed most of the useless HP junk, and deleted the startup keys in the registry (I recommend CCleaner for this), the laptop preformed well. It was fairly responsive and more than adequate for web surfing, productivity software, and less graphic intensive games(like Neverwinter Nights and Hearts of Iron). The screen on the laptop is very bright, which is a nice feature, and the built in wireless LAN saved me from having to carry around an adapter.
So I would rate my experience a 4/5. But I bought this at a retail store, so their may be better deals out there.
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