Compaq Notebook

For only about $1,000, you can get a sturdy, flexible nx 5000 HP Compaq notebook. HP sells this Compaq notebook with a one year warranty plan, and the computer comes standard with a bevy of ports, lots of graphical capacity, and a strong Intel Pentium processor. Connectivity and compatibility options abound, and HP allows you to customize your work style.

The nx 5010 HP Compaq notebook can be fitted with an XP professional operating system or home OS. Alternatively, you can get a Linux HP edition 9.1 OS. All told, consumer reviews have given the nx 5000 relatively good marks. The light frame, sturdy design, and very readable display make this model a particularly convenient tool for business travelers or students on the move.

You may want to compare the nx 5000 notebook to the Compaq nc 4200 notebook PC. The 4200 models are built with strong internal framing and swiveling LCD monitors. The keyboards and displays are ergonomically engineered, and the systems come with touch pads and pointing mice, so you can vary up how you move your cursor.

All of these Compaq models come with exceptionally generous warranty packages, and they provide good battery life. That said, it is never a bad idea to invest in HP's add-on battery, which gives computers up to three extra hours of life. These HP Compaqs employ Sonoma Intel Pentium M processors. Although these notebooks don't come with awesome graphics cards or audio or sound capacities, they function well for most business and personal uses.