Compaq Presario X6000

The Bottom Line

Compaq's X6000 customizable destkop replacement gives customers a wider range of feature selections that one would expect, but it doesn't really distinguish itself from other desktop replacements available on the market.

Pros

• Strong Desktop Processor
• Good Software Bundle
• Capable 3D Graphics

Cons

• Slower DDR2 Memory Standard
• Limited Battery Life

Description

• Intel Pentium 4 630 (3.0GHz) Desktop Processor(
• 512MB PC2-3200 DDR2 Memory (2GB Max)
• 60GB 4200rpm Hard Drive
• DVD+/-RW Dual-Layer Burner
• 17" WXGA+ (1440x900) LCD and ATI Mobility Radeon X600 with 128MB Memory
• AC'97 Audio
• v.92 56Kbps Modem, 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11b/g Wireless
• Four USB 2, One FireWire, One Express Card/54 and One Type II PC Card Slot
• 15.7" x 11.2" x 2" @ 9.3 lbs.
• Windows XP Pro, Works, Money, Norton Anti-Virus, WinDVD, iTunes, RecordNow 7.0

Guide Review - Compaq Presario X6000

The Compaq Presario X6000 is based around the desktop Pentium 4 630 processor to give it very strong performance. This allows the notebook to be compatible with the latest Windows XP 64-bit OS, but sadly it is not an option on the system. This powerful desktop processor also limits the battery life of the computer system over the Pentium M notebook processors. It is matched up with 512MB of PC2-3200 DDR but it would be nice to see a faster PC2-4300 memory come standard.

Storage on the Presario X6000 is average for a desktop replacement. The standard 60GB 4200rpm lacks the space or speed of some of the other desktop replacements but it can be upgraded to a better model. The 8x DVD+/-R DL burner allows the system to be compatible with all major CD and DVD media types currently available.

Graphics have been upgraded slightly over previous X series desktop replacements. The system comes standard with a 17” wide screen LCD display that is commonplace for desktop replacements now. The ATI Mobility Radeon X600 graphics isn't the fastest available on the market, but it is quite capable at running the latest 3D games at decent resolutions.

One of the areas that Compaq and HP computers have really distinguished themselves from others is in the software. The X6000 comes with a very complete software package that covers most of the application tasks that most users will need.