HP G62-b32SA

Fast, reliable, but short battery life (273 words)
by Newbie234 - written on 03/11/11 (Somewhat useful, 10 readings)
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When I went shopping for a Laptop I had a smaller budget in mind. However, I was blinded by the technology in this laptop and was easily talked into buying it by the willing salesman! The dual processor and high amount of RAM (sorry - I m not a tech pro so please be patient if I m misusing the terminology) means that the laptop runs very smoothly, and start up is quick. I can run multiple applications at the same time without any issues, which is great for me as I m not the most patient. When I tried the demo laptop in store I loved the feel of the mousepad and how it seamlessly blends into the rest of the laptop. However, using it can take some getting used to and if ...

HP G62-b32SA

Fast and Effective (499 words)
by shegoesbyemma - written on 19/06/11, updated on 21/06/11 (Useful, 101 readings)
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to, but that is the same with any new model. Installation: For me, installation was a tricky business. It prompted a backup disc to be produced of the Core processing - suggesting DVD-R discs to be used, I willingly brought a pack of about 25, only to later find that some people have found that most brands do not work with it. Battery Life: It charges quickly, and unlike other batteries, it actually lasts. It gives you sufficient warning of when it is going to cut out - with a premature warning, followed by the more immediate one coming up right in the middle of the screen. Features: The sound can come across quite tinny if at full volume, which is a shame as the ...

HP ProBook 6550b

A Solid All-Round Performer (875 words)
by danser - written on 21/01/12 (Very useful, 66 readings)
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Probably a lesson there somewhere.... Specification and Configuration * Right, down to the meat and guts of the machine: Model: HP ProBook 6560b Notebook PC Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 -2410M Processor @ 2.30GHz Chipset: Mobile Intel HM65 Express Memory: 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM in dual channel (8GB Max) Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 Display: 15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare (1366 x 768) Storage: Hitachi 320GB 7200 rpm 2.5-inch hard drive Optical: Lightscribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive Battery: 6-cell 55 Wh Li-Ion Battery Wireless: Intel Centrino Advanced N 6205 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 Webcam: 720p HD Webcam Dimensions: 1.35 in x ...