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2 Pack - Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam - Red - RKA-00014 $19.99 Overview:Sharp Video, Clear Sound, and Easy Online Photo SwappingDPI settings and macro recording icons are displayed on the mouse to reduce the on-screen interference.Share moreSwap and share photos live during a video callWindows Live call button for use with Windows Live Messenger.Hear moreCrystal-clear audioBuilt-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellationEcho cancellation* See more clearlyVertical metal side buttonsWorld-class VGA opticsAuto-adjusts for low-light conditionsPan, tilt, zoom**Always focused**Fun, Flexible BaseBend, fold and shape the flexible base for the best angle on laptop screens, flat panels and traditional monitors. Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference. System Requirements:Windows VistaIntel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz (Pentium Dual-Core 1.8 GHz or higher recommended)1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended), 200600 MB Hard Driveor Windows XPIntel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz (Pentium Dual-Core 1.8 GHz or higher recommended)256 MB of RAM (500 MB recommended), 4001250 MB Hard Drive300 MB freeSound card with Windows compatible speakers or headphonesUSB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended)CD driveInternet functions (post to Windows Live Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem FeaturesVideo Features World Class VGA Optics - see more clearly with 2x the light collection than regular VGA opticsVideo Features Superior Low-light Performance - auto-adjusts for low-light conditionsVideo Features Bend, fold & shape the flexible base for the best angle on laptop screens, flat panels & traditional monitorsVideo Features Take 1.3 megapixel photos to share with friends & familyVideo Features Built-in microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity

2011 CD Estimator Software CDROM The Complete Construction Estimator $97.95 If your computer has Windows and a CD-ROM drive, CD Estimator puts at your fingertips 85,000 construction costs for new construction, home improvement, remodeling, renovation & insurance repair, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting and concrete & masonry and earthwork and heavy equipment. You'll also have the National Estimator program a stand-alone estimating program for Windows that Remodeling magazine calls a computer wiz. To help you create professional-looking estimates, the disk includes over 40 construction estimating and bidding forms in a format that's perfect for nearly any word processing or spreadsheet program for Windows. And to top it off, a 70-minute interactive video teaches you how to use this CD-ROM to estimate construction costs. The National Estimator System Requirements: Operating Systems: Windows 7, Vista or XP. Note: Windows 7 and Vista 64-bit now supported. PC with 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher Intel (or equivalent) processor recommended. Requires up to 160 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space. 512 MB system memory. 1024 x 768 or higher video resolution, video adapter and monitor. CD-ROM or DVD drive. To listen to video tutorial - Sound card and speakers or headphones. DSL or Cable internet connection is recommended for automatic updates and other optional program features. Free Online Technical Support for the National Estimator Software Free Quarterly National Estimator Updates Updates to the 2011 costbooks, postal code modification factors and prices are available quarterly and are free and automatic all during 2011. You'll be prompted when it's time to collect the next update. A connection to the Web is required. Job Cost Wizard turns estimates into invoices and exports both in QuickBooks

688i Hunter Killer - Windows 7, Vista & XP Compatible $7.8 Use your skills to complete the tour of duty. 688(I) Hunter/Killer is the most realistic PC submarine simulation ever! Master the sonar and weapons control systems learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner.Features: . Authentic Simulator: Developed by a defense contractor who designs submarine simulators for the US Navy!. Over 12 Detailed Operating Stations: Control the sonar suite fire control helm target motion analysis more. Real World Terrain: Ocean depth density based on satellite topographical data. Real-Life Situations: Missions based on political analysis. Multiplayer Warfare: Seek destroy up to other 8 players. Full 3D Technology: Multiple camera views 3D models of 20+ naval weapons platforms. Complete Control: Manage training weapons more System Requirements for Windows . Windows 7 Vista XP. 233 MHz Pentium III processor (550 MHz recommended). 64 MB RAM (128 MHz recommended). 590 MB free hard disk space (1.5 GB recommended). 800 x 600 monitor 16-bit color. Direct 3D-compatible video card with 32 MB RAM and DirectX 9.0-compatible drivers. DirectX 9.0. 16-bit DirectX 9.0-compatible sound card speakers. 4X CD-ROM or DVD drive (8X recommended). Internet or LAN connection required for multiplayer . Packaging: JEWEL CASE. Operating system: WINDOWS XP/VISTA/WINDOWS 7

7'' Velocity Micro Cruz Reader Special Edition R102 256MB Color Touchscreen eBook Reader Android 2.0 w/SD Slot & Sleeve $74.95 Velocity Micro Cruz Reader R102 256MB 7-inch Touchscreen EBook Reader General Features: Black color 7-inch resistive touchscreen display 800 x 600 resolution Google Android 2.0 (Eclair) pre-installed 256 MB RAM 256 MB internal storage SD/SDHC memory card slot Mini-USB 2.0 interface Integrated IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Built-in speakers 3.5 mm headphone jack Automatic orientation sensing (accelerometer) Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery Up to 6 hours battery life when watching video Supports add-ons from CruzMarket Lead-free components (RoHS compliant) Installed Apps: Alarm Clock ASTRO (file manager) Web Browser Calculator Calendar CruzMarket CruzSync Dr.eye dictionary eBuddy IM client Email Facebook Mobile Photo/Video Gallery Music OfficeSuite Twidroyd User Wallpapers Supported Formats: eBook: ePub, PDF, TXT, HTML Audio: MP3, AAC, WAV Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264 Unit Dimensions: 7.56 x 5.62 x 0.58-inches (H x W x D) Regulatory Approvals: FCC RoHS compliant

A Treasury of Humor $20.56 A Treasury of Humor is a sequel to the best-selling An Encyclopedia of Humor (now in its fifth printing in two years). There are almost 200 categories of topics in this fun treasury of new material, arranged alphabetically from Advertising and Atheists to Weddings and Wisdom. It features everything from bumper stickers and one-liners to full-page stories. Accompanying the book is a CD-ROM--use it for fast searches or to copy and paste into a manuscript. The material is all family-rated content and is acceptable for both youngsters and adults. This is a valuable resource for pastors, speakers, and writers as well as a source of fun for families.The CD-ROM contains over 2,000 stories, jokes, and one-liners that can be searched or browsed by topic or title. It also provides a handy way to copy and paste content into other documents such as sermons, or lesson plans. CD-ROM requires Windows 98, 95, NT, or later, 16 MB RAM, minimum 7MB hard disk space, CD-ROM drive.

ABC of Baby Names $19.9 This CD-ROM makes researching names as easy as...ABC! Product Information Choosing the perfect name for your baby is one of the first exciting steps towards parenting. And there is no better resource for your quest than The ABC of Baby Names. There are over 350 entries that list the meanings origins and significance of each name and two dictionariesmdash;one with an exhaustive list of the most popular English names and another containing all kinds of unique names. Product Features Over 350 entries Includes meanings origins and significance of each name Two dictionaries including a list of popular English names and another with unique names Handy worksheet for parents Obtain essential advice on the art of naming Browse through the many lists of names which are arranged creatively by category Windows Requirements Windows 98 Me 2000 XP 386 or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (16-bit color or better recommended) SoundBlaster-compatible sound card amp;amp; speakers CD-ROM drive Macintosh Requirements Mac OS 7.0 to 9.2 OS X Classic mode 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (thousands of colors or better recommended) CD-ROM drive

ADRENAL RUSH GAMES 6381EXTREME RIVER BOAT RACING $19.44 Platform: WINDOWS 98/XP/VISTA Publisher: ADRENAL RUSH GAMES Packaging: JEWEL CASE Rating: EVERYONE Steer past unexpected obstacles and dangerous enemies as you push your boat to the extreme! Choose from classical and 3D camera modes as you fight hostile warboats collect bonuses and refuel. Plus cool special effects such as motion blur put you in the middle of the action!Features: 30 missions with 3 difficulty levels2 camera modesIn-game special effects including motion blur High-stakes river racing!System Requirements for Windows Windows Vista XP 98700 MHz processor (1200 MHz recommended)128 MB RAM (256 recommended)120 MB free hard disk spaceDirectX 9c or higherGeForce2 or 4 MX Radeon 9200 or compatible graphics card (GeForce FX or Radeon 9500 recommended)3D sound card and speakers recommendedCD-ROM drive

ADRENAL RUSH GAMES EXTREME STREET RACER $7.25 As soon as the cops are nowhere to be seen the race starts! It s time to crown the King of the Streets in these illegal contests of speed and strategy. Battle your way to the top! Along the way you can gain five ferocious cars each differing in speed steering traction and weight. Conquer ten challenging tracks in a variety of racing modes. Invite some friends to a multiplayer match!System Requirements:Windows 98 Me XP700 MHz processor (1 GHz or faster recommended)128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)300 MB free hard disk spaceDirectX 8.1 or higherHardware TnL video card (such as NVIDIA GeForce+ or ATI Radeon 64 MB recommended)Sound card (3D sound card and big speakers recommended)CD-ROM driveNetwork card recommended

ARC MEDIA 4919 EASY GUITAR DELUXE $19.44 Platform: WINDOWS MACINTOSH Publisher: ARC MEDIA Packaging: JEWEL CASE Let Easy Guitar Deluxe get you started on your musical career! Even with zero experience, youll be playing amp; singing House of the Rising Sun and more at the end of your interactive studio sessions.A personal video tutor shows you how to play it right, whether acoustic or electric. From stringing amp; alternate tuning to effects amp; amps, you can go from beginner to intermediate level in no time, step by step. Over 60 exercises and songs will keep you playing. Strumming, finger picking, riffs amp; solos know the whole story. Learn about some famous guitar players along the way, like Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Jimi Hendrix. Youll also experience all major styles rock, blues and country, bluegrass and celtic, classical and world music. Get jamming!! Cool Split Screen Video!The split screen video format gives you a clear, close-up view of both hands at the same time to make sure youve got maximum support working on your guitar techniques. Features Split-screen video showing both hands Lessons for acoustic amp; electric guitar Over 60 exercises amp; songs Built-in metronome amp; tuner Complete dictionary of over 1000 chords Print out Chords amp; Sheet Music to practice on your own System Requirements for Windows Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP Pentium I 500MHz or greater 64 MB RAM available 120 MB free hard drive space 800x600 monitor, 16-bit color Sound Blaster compatible sound card amp; speakers 16X CD-ROM drive, mouse System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 8.1 or greater, OS X Classic mode 233 MHz G3/iMac or faster 64 MB RAM available 120 MB free hard drive space 800x600 monitor, 16-bit color 16X CD-ROM drive, mouse Speakers amp; Printer recommended

ARC MEDIA 5052WORLD CUISINE - CHINESE $7.58 Platform: WINDOWS & MACINTOSH Publisher: ARC MEDIA Packaging: JEWEL CASE Introducing a new multimedia cooking guide! World Cuisine: Chinese gives you easy-to-follow tips and techniques you won t find in any cookbook. Delicious recipes are demonstrated in interactive audio and video allowing you to see every detail of the preparation process.Even a novice to the kitchen can quickly learn the secrets of great Chinese cooking. World Cuisine: Chinese features not only recipes in text and audio but also includes a visual glossary of Chinese ingredients and tips that reveal the special touches that make all the difference. Plus every dish on World Cuisine: Chinese has been specially chosen by expert Madeleine Greey. Enjoy learning how to prepare great Chinese food with your very own on-screen cooking instructor.System Requirements for Windows Windows 98 Me XP 386 processor or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (16-bit color or better recommended) Windows-compatible sound card & speakers 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended) System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.0 9.2 OS X Classic mode Power PC processor or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (thousands of colors or better recommended) 2X CD-ROM drive

ARC MEDIA 5053WORLD CUISINE - FESTIVE COOKING $7.13 Platform: WINDOWS & MACINTOSH Publisher: ARC MEDIA Packaging: JEWEL CASE What better way to celebrate the festive holidays than with great food and good friends! World Cuisine: Festive Cooking gives you easy-to-follow tips and techniques you won t find in any cookbook. Delicious recipes are demonstrated in interactive audio and video allowing you to see every detail of the preparation process.Even a novice to the kitchen can quickly create elegant dishes perfect for entertaining. World Cuisine: Festive Cooking features not only recipes in text and audio but also includes a visual glossary of ingredients and tips that reveal the special touches that make all the difference. Plus every dish on World Cuisine: Festive Cooking has been specially chosen for the festive season by veteran chef Christine Chamberlain.System Requirements for Windows Windows 98 Me XP 386 processor or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (16-bit color or better recommended) Windows-compatible sound card & speakers 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended) System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.0 9.2 OS X Classic mode Power PC processor or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (thousands of colors or better recommended) 2X CD-ROM drive

ARC MEDIA 5055WORLD CUISINE - JAPANESE with ROY TOYAMA $19.44 Platform: WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP Publisher: ARC MEDIA Packaging: JEWEL CASE Introducing a new multimedia cooking guide! World Cuisine: Japanese gives you easy-to-follow tips and techniques you won t find in any cookbook. Delicious recipes are demonstrated in interactive audio and video allowing you to see every detail of the preparation process.Even a novice to the kitchen can quickly learn the secrets of great Japanese cooking. World Cuisine: Japanese features not only recipes in text and audio but also includes a visual glossary of Japanese ingredients and tips that reveal the special touches that make all the difference. Plus every dish on World Cuisine: Japanese has been specially chosen by expert Roy Toyama. Enjoy learning how to prepare great Japanese food with your very own on-screen cooking instructor.System Requirements for Windows Windows 98 Me XP 386 processor or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (16-bit color or better recommended) Windows-compatible sound card speakers 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended) System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.0 9.2 OS X Classic mode Power PC processor or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (thousands of colors or better recommended) 2X CD-ROM drive

ARC MEDIA DRIVING SCHOOL $19.44 Whether you re a novice driver looking to earn your first license or a road veteran hoping to brush up on your skills Driving School is a great new interactive way to learn.Learn all the driving maneuvers you ll need to know for a driver s testparking steering and turning braking reversing acceleration entering and leaving traffic city and rural driving and more. There are helpful driving tips drawn from the driver handbooks of 18 different American states and Canadian provinces. The text gives you simple step-by-step explanations of all the basics. And you can print it out for handy reference. The wide range of topics covered includes licensing rules car insurance road safety buying a car and more. You can discover the functions of your car s gauges and controls. There s an archive of full-color road signs to study. Or take a series of interactive quizzes to test your knowledge. There are over 90 minutes of easy-to-follow video and animation. The video is shot from multiple angles to show you how the car moves and what the driver is doing. And voice narration explains every scene. The main selection menu makes it easy to find whatever topic you re looking for A professional driving instructor shows you the proper techniques 3D animations demonstrate traffic situations and driving rules System Requirements for Windows Windows 98 Me 2000 XP 486 or faster 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor 16-bit color Sound Blaster compatible sound card amp; speakers 4X CD-ROM drive System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.59.2 OS X Classic mode 100 MHz PowerPC or faster 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor thousands of colors 4X CD-ROM drive

ARC MEDIA EASY DOG TRAINING CARE $5.97 Make your best friend more friendly! Dog experts agree that careful obedience training can give your dog a happier and healthier life. With the help of this interactive CD-ROM it s easy to get any dog to behave and respond to your commands. Whether your dog is big or small young or old you ll find lots of tips and suggestions. Packed with video and lavishly illustrated with color photos this CD is a must have for every dog owner. There s no easier way to make your best friend more friendly!Features Step-by-step video demonstrations of sit stay heel come and other common commands Techniques specially suited for large and small dogs Special sections on puppy training and the care of older dogs Puppy tips Dog behavior Obedience training videos System Requirements for Windows Windows+ 98 Me 2000 XP 486 or faster 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor 16-bit color Sound Blaster compatible sound card amp; speakers 4X CD-ROM drive System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS+ 7.59.2 OS X Classic mode 100 MHz PowerPC+ or faster 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor thousands of colors 4X CD-ROM drive

ARC MEDIA EASY DRUMS $7.55 Have you ever wished you could play the drums but didn t know where to start? Easy Drums is the answer. This interactive guide will show you everything you need to get started from selecting the right drum set to playing beats and rolls that will impress your friends. The lessons are specially designed with beginners in mind and there are plenty of tunes to try on your own! Covers all the basics a beginner needs to know Step-by-step video lessons Includes guide to reading music Watch as an expert shows you the right way to play Lessons at basic amp; advanced levels Music to print amp; practice Complete guide to reading music Learn about drum history amp; famous drummers Easy-to-follow video demonstrations Choose from basic or advanced lessons Also Look For: Easy Piano Easy Guitar Deluxe Easy Bass System Requirements for Windows Windows 98 NT Me 2000 XP 486 processor or faster 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor 16-bit color Windows-compatible sound card amp; speakers 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended) System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.59.2 OS X Classic mode 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor thousands of colors 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended)

ARC MEDIA EASY PIANO $19.44 Have you ever wished you could play the piano but didn t know where to start? Easy Piano is the answer. Just follow along with the step-by-step video lessons and you ll be playing tunes for your friends in no time. Covers all the basics a beginner needs to know Step-by-step video lessons Print out chords and easy tunes to practice on your own Watch as an expert shows you the right way to play Lessons amp; tunes at basic amp; advanced levels Pieces amp; chords to print amp; practice Complete guide to reading music Learn about piano history amp; famous players Easy-to-follow video lessons Clear easy-to-use main menu Also Look For: Easy Bass Easy Guitar Deluxe Easy Drums System Requirements for Windows Windows+ 98 NT Me 2000 XP 486 processor or faster 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor 16-bit color Windows-compatible sound card amp; speakers 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended) System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.59.2 OS X Classic mode 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor thousands of colors 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended)

ARC MEDIA HOME MESSAGE $19.44 Welcome to Home Massage. Let a registered massage therapist guide you through a series of lessons carefully designed to reduce aches and pains. Follow along with the instructional video and learn methods suited to different parts of your body. Or view the correct sequence of techniques in a full body massage.Male or female young or old you ll soon discover why there s nothing like massage for relaxing your body and soothing away the stresses and strains of your busiest day. Features: Over 80 minutes of video demonstrations Techniques you can try yourself or with a partner Guide to massage styles from around the world Quiz glossary and more System Requirements for Windows Windows 98 Me 2000 XP 486 processor or faster 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor 16-bit color Windows-compatible sound card amp; speakers 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended) System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.59.2 OS X Classic mode Power PC processor or faster 32 MB RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor thousands of colors 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended)

ARC MEDIA KARATE DO - WITH BRAD JONES $7.55 Learn the technique history and philosophy of the ancient art of Karate with Interactive Karate Do a multimedia course packed with video sound text and graphics that let you study at your own pace. Watch godan (fifth degree) martial artist Brad Jones demonstrate precise techniques in full-motion video.Follow the history of the Asian martial arts with maps and graphs listen to a question and answer session on the practice and philosophy of Karate print out a custom practice schedule and much much more. Features: Brad Jones introduces the basics of Karate Learn about target areas Explore the history of Karate and other martial arts Learn stances System Requirements for Windows Windows+ 98 Me 2000 XP 486 processor or faster 32 MB available RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor 16-bit color Sound Blaster compatible sound card amp; speakers 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended) System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.09.2 OS X Classic mode 32 MB available RAM (48 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor thousands of colors 2X CD-ROM drive (4X recommended) External speakers recommended

ARC MEDIA PAPER ART VOLUME 1: ORIGAMI $19.44 Origami the art of paper folding is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Once you know the basic techniques you will be amazed at how you can transform a simple piece of paper into almost anything. With this CD you will learn: How to use the different kinds of paper Different methods of folding Advanced techniques including wet folding How to solve problems System Requirements for Windows Windows98 Me 2000 XP 386 or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (16-bit color or better recommended) SoundBlaster-compatible sound card amp; speakers 2X CD-ROM drive System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.09.2 OS X Classic mode 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (thousands of colors or better recommended) 2X CD-ROM drive

ARC MEDIA PAPER ART VOLUME 2: GIFT WRAPPING $5.25 How many times have you heard that it s the thought that counts ? This is especially true when it comes to giftseven a simple gift thoughtfully presented can bring special joy to the recipient as well as to the giver. This CD is a beautiful guide to gift wrapping. What you need to know about paper and fabric The different tools for special effects Basic and advanced techniques for boxes cylinders baskets and bags System Requirements for Windows Windows 98 Me 2000 XP 386 or faster 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (16-bit color or better recommended) SoundBlaster-compatible sound card speakers 2X CD-ROM drive System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 7.09.2 OS X Classic mode 8 MB RAM 640x480 monitor 256 colors (thousands of colors or better recommended) 2X CD-ROM drive

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Buy Compaq Presario V2000 Laptop Experience

As a busy medical student, I was looking for a portable notebook computer that would fit easily into my bag and would not weigh me down. I did not need an expensive, top-of-the-line computer for high-demand applications or gaming. I simply needed a computer for writing emails, browsing the internet, writing papers, creating Power Point presentations, working with Excel spreadsheets, syncing with a PDA, watching DVD movies, and listening to music. My new computer had to have a built-in wireless card, a DVD-ROM drive, a long battery life, an audio output port for connecting headphones or external speakers, and USB ports. The most important feature, however, was a price that a student can afford. I was willing to forego some features in order to keep the price below $1000. I considered several popular computer models, including Dell Inspiron, Sony Vaio, Toshiba Satellite, and IBM ThinkPad. Most of these brands came with price tags that placed them just beyond my reach. Although I knew that Hewlett Packard and Compaq made affordable computers, I associated these brand names with heavy, bulky notebooks. After a few weeks of searching for an affordable computer that satisfied my demands, I discovered the Compaq Presario V2000 (compaq presario v2000 battery) and its Hewlett Packard cousin, the DV1000 (hp pavilion dv1000. I checked out both of these models at a local office supply store. I was surprised to find the HP and Compaq names on smaller, more compact notebooks. Much has been written about the similarities and differences between these two computers. For my needs, the only obvious advantage I saw in the DV1000 over the V2000 was the Quick Play feature, which allows you to watch movies or listen to CDs without going through a complete Windows start-up. Because I could not see myself using this feature very often, I decided to buy the slightly less expensive Compaq V2000, which is marketed as the "take it anywhere" model in the Presario line. 

Purchase

I found that I could get the best price on a V2000 by ordering a custom notebook on the HP website. Customizing the V2000 allowed me to save money by downgrading some of the options that were not very important to me. I saved even more by taking advantage of HP's student discount. The major decisions in customizing my V2000 were the operating system, the processor, the display, memory, hard drive size and speed, CD drive, battery, and wireless option. The configuration I purchased is as follows:

• OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows XP Home
• PROCESSOR: Intel Pentium M 710 -- 1.4 GHz
• SCREEN: 14.0" WXGA Widescreen (not the BrightView)
• MEMORY: 256 MB SDRAM (1x256)
• HARD DRIVE: 40 GB 4200 rpm
• CD DRIVE: DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• BATTERY: 6-cell lithium ion
• WIRELESS: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN (without Bluetooth).

The HP website seems to always be offering specials or rebates. Sometimes you can get lucky and find a coupon code for additional savings. At the time that I placed my order, HPShopping was offering free shipping, a $30 rebate on custom notebooks, and a free upgrade to the DVD/CD-RW drive. Shipping to most states in the US does not incur a sales tax. The total on my computer with the student discount was $920.26, and the $30 rebate brings it down to $890.26. I also purchased the 2-year Express Repair extended service for an additional $99.99. In the course of shopping, I also talked myself into buying the HP Deskjet 5850 wireless inkjet printer for $101.24. Purchasing the computer and the printer at the same time entitled me to an additional rebate of $50. I was very happy with these prices, but the only drawback to ordering a custom notebook on the website is that it may take a few weeks to deliver. My computer took 13 days from order to delivery.

Form & Design

The V2000 is well-designed and sharp-looking. The inside of the notebook is silver, and the top and bottom are black plastic. The specs from the website report the weight as 5.21 lbs, and the physical dimensions as 13.15 in. x 9.1 in. I was pleasantly surprised when I first picked it up -- the computer looks as though it should be a lot heavier than it is. The widescreen design allows for a very functional screen size that does not make the computer too bulky or heavy. The thickness of the computer is greater at the rear (1.53 in.) than it is in the front (1.29 in.). This puts the keyboard at a slight upward angle, which turns out to be a comfortable ergonomic feature. But it may look strange when you first close the display and notice the top is not level.

The design of the V2000 has a few minor flaws. First, the power cord connects to the back of computer. This can be cumbersome when you need to go to AC power. Second, there is a little slack in the door for the CD drive on the right side panel. I notice it when I pick up the computer from the sides. In order to protect the CD drive door when I travel with the computer, I (hp pavilion zd8000 battery) bought a new bag that came with a protective laptop sleeve. The only other significant design issue is the thickness of the unit. It is slightly thicker than I initially expected. Using the protective sleeve adds even greater thickness to the unit. This takes up precious space in my school bag.

The screen size is where the V2000 earns my respect. The 14-inch widescreen design gives a screen height comparable to a standard 12 inch or 14 inch screen, but the width of a 15 inch display. This keeps the dimensions of the computer small and portable while providing a display that is very functional and easy to use. The widescreen design allows me to see the entire width of a document, even when working in landscape mode. It also allows me to easily view two documents side-by-side. I have also discovered that I can play a DVD movie in a small window in the corner of the screen and still have enough usable screen area to work on other applications.

The V2000 (hp pavilion dv4000 battery) only has two custom options for the display: widescreen or widescreen with BrightView. The BrightView screen is a more reflective surface that provides more vivid color and higher contrast. Although I read many glowing reviews of the BrightView screen, I decided against it. I was concerned that the increased reflectivity of the brighter display would cause problems with glare and increased visibility of dust and fingerprints. Also, the BrightView screen seemed to be an additional cost that I did not think was absolutely necessary for my needs. At the time that I bought the computer, the BrightView option added $50 to the price. Since that time, HP has dropped the price to $25 for this upgrade. I do not regret choosing the standard display, as the image quality is sufficient for most of my needs. The only time I really notice the shortcomings of the standard display is when I watch DVD movies. The DVD video quality is a little washed out and grainy, especially when viewing in full screen mode. If I were buying the V2000 at today's prices I would probably spend the extra money and get the BrightView.

Speakers

The V2000 comes with JBL stereo speakers mounted on the front panel. The audio quality is great for watching movies, listening to CDs, or streaming audio. I am very pleased with the quality of the sound at all volume ranges. I hooked the computer up to a set of external speakers, and it sounded even better. Like most notebook computers, the audio quality of the V2000 cannot compete with your home entertainment center. But for a computer, the audio is pretty impressive.

Processor and Performance

At first I considered ordering my V2000 with a Celeron processor to save even more money. But after doing a little research, I decided that this was one area where I did not want to downgrade too much. I decided to go with the least expensive Centrino option, which at the time was the Pentium M-710, 1.4 GHz. I also selected the least expensive hard drive option (40 GB, 4200 rpm) and the minimum amount of memory (256 MB). At first I noticed that the performance of the computer was not as snappy as I would have liked. Some programs and windows seemed to take a long time to open and close. I tinkered with the visual effects and startup options to minimize the number of processes that were running in the background. This seemed to help somewhat, but it became obvious that I had underestimated the amount of memory that I would need. Luckily, the V2000(not as the compaq presario r3000 battery) has two memory card slots, and I was only using one slot with the 256 MB that I ordered in the initial configuration. I installed an additional 512 MB card into the second slot. I purchased the additional memory card from a local computer store for about $60 after rebate. The memory upgrade has greatly enhanced the computer's performance. Programs seem to open and close a lot faster and I no longer feel that the computer is running a few seconds behind me. Furthermore, I was able to get a 768 MB of memory for less than it would have cost me to order the initial configuration with 512 MB. I do not regret my choices on the processor or the hard drive size. After the memory upgrade, the performance is snappy enough for my demands, and I still have 30GB of free space available on the hard drive.

The computer gets a little warm during routine use, but not beyond what I would expect for a notebook computer. The cooling fans kick on occasionally when running high-demand applications or multiple processes. The cooling fans are slightly louder than I originally expected, but it is not a significant issue. The cooling fans activate periodically when playing DVD movies or listening to music directly from a CD. This can drown out the audio if you are listening at low volumes.

The keyboard and touchpad are among the nicest features of the V2000. The keys have a comfortable, springy feel. The widescreen design accommodates a wider keyboard layout. Above the keyboard there are several buttons: main power, wireless button, and volume controls. I like the placement of these additional buttons because they are close enough that they are easily accessible but still separate from the main keyboard. The touchpad and mouse buttons work extremely well. The touchpad also has a region that serves the same function as the scroll wheel on a mouse. The only problem that I have noticed with this feature is that my right palm sometimes brushes the touchpad when I am typing and the screen scrolls a few lines. This is easily remedied by turning the touchpad off when typing long documents or when using an external mouse. The touchpad control button sits between the space bar and the touch pad. There is an orange LED that lets the user know if the touch pad control is on.

Input and Output Ports

There are multiple ports on both side panels of the computer. The left side panel contains the following ports:

• PMCIA slot
• USB 2.0 port
• Phone line and Ethernet ports
• Expansion base port (expansion base is sold separately)
• VGA monitor video output

In addition to the CD drive, the right side panel contains the following ports:

• 6-in-1 memory card reader
• Firewire port
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• S-Video output

The front panel contains the audio output, the microphone input, the display release button, various status lights, and stereo speakers. The AC power input port is located on the rear panel. Overall, I am impressed with the input and output port options on the V2000. It is nice to have three USB ports, and it is even nicer to have them on both side panels. My only complaint with configuration of the ports is that the AC power input is not very convenient to access on the rear panel. I would rather have the AC input port on one of the side panels, and have one of the less frequently used ports (VGA monitor or S-Video output) moved to the rear panel.

Wireless

I ordered my computer with the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 (without Bluetooth). The wireless card can be turned off directly from the keyboard by pressing the wireless button. There is a blue light on the wireless button that tells you when the card is turned on, and there is also a blue indicator light on the front panel that lets the user know when the wireless card is turned on. The wireless card has worked for me every time, and I am happy with its range and performance. 

Battery

There are two battery options on the V2000 : 6-cell lithium ion or 12-cell lithium ion. Because I was trying to minimize both the cost and the weight of the computer, I ordered the V2000 with the 6-cell battery. With everyday use, I can get almost three hours out of the 6-cell. This has worked out very well for my demands. I mainly use the computer at home, the school library, and at coffeehouses. Because I never seem to be very far from a power source, the battery life of the 6-cell has worked well for me. However, for those who need a longer battery life and are not bothered by a little extra weight, the V2000 can be ordered with a 12-cell battery (instead of the 6-cell) for an additional $25.

Operating System and Software

The V2000 comes with either the Home or Professional editions of Windows XP. The operating system was already installed when the computer was delivered, and the operating system disks were included with the manuals. The computer was delivered with a thin "Getting Started" manual. The more comprehensive manual is on a CD that comes with the computer.

Warranty and Customer Support

Although I was on a quest to keep the cost of this computer as low as I could, I purchased an additional warranty so that I could have a little extra peace of mind. I bought the 2 year Express Repair coverage for $99.99. The warranty information was delivered in a separate box with the extended warranty information, a warranty sticker, and mail-in registration forms. I have not had a chance to evaluate this coverage yet because I have not had any problems with the computer.

Conclusion

Although the Compaq Presario V2000 is not the smallest and lightest notebook on the market, I am happy that I bought this computer. The widescreen design gives the V2000 a significant functional advantage with little impact on its portability. Despite a few minor design concerns (the AC input on the back panel, the CD drive door, and the thickness), I would recommend this to computer to someone who wants a middle-of-the-road computer for decent price. The custom options allowed me to build a computer that suited my basic needs while keeping the cost within my range. The custom options are also flexible enough that more sophisticated users can upgrade to more powerful options.   This makes the V2000 well-suited to a wide range of users.

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