HP Compaq Presario B1801TU
Reviews at the bottom of the page.
The B1800 series was launched in October 2005. For information about the B1800 series, please refer to this page at HP.com (Australia).
Company/Manufacturing Information
| Company: | Hewlett-Packard |
| Company Website: | HP.com |
| Model Name: | Compaq Presario B1801TU (EG002PA) |
| Product Page: | HP.com(Aus) |
| Type: | Ultraportable Laptop/Notebook |
| Introduced: | October 2005 |
| Cost (MSRP/Street): | @ $2300 USD |
CPU and Memory
| Processor Company: | Intel |
| Processor Model: | Pentium M 725A (1.6GHz - 400MHz FSB) Pentium M 740 (1.73GHz - 533MHz FSB) Pentium M 750 (1.86GHz - 533MHz FSB) Pentium M 760 (2.0GHz - 533MHz FSB) Celeron M 360 (1.4GHz - 1MB L2 400MHz FSB) Celeron M 370 (1.5GHz - 1MB L2 400MHz FSB) |
| Processor Speed: | Celeron M - 1.4GHz - 1.5GHz Pentium M - 1.6GHz -> 2.0GHz |
| Bus Speed: | 400MHz (1.4GHz - 1.6GHz CPU) - 533MHz (1.73GHz CPU+) |
| Cache Size: | Celeron M - 1MB, Pentium M - 2MB |
| Cache Type: | L2 |
| Memory Capacity: | Upto 2GB (2 slots) |
| Memory Type: | DDR SODIMMs |
| Memory Speed: | 533MHz |
| Shared Video: | Yes, upto 128MB (if system has less than 512MB, then 64MB) |
| Systemboard Chipset: | Intel 915 GM |
Storage
| Hard Drive Interface: | ATA |
| Hard Drive Size: | 40-80GB (5400rpm), 60-80GB (4200rpm) |
| Optical Drive: | DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW, DVD Dual-Layer Burner |
Display and Graphics
| Graphics Chipset: | Intel Exreme Graphics Media Accelerator 900 |
| Screen Size: | 12.1″ |
| Screen Type: | TFT |
| Resolution: | WXGA - 1280×800 |
| Widescreen (Ratio): | Yes |
| Video Out: | Yes - VGA, S-Video |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Video Memory: | Up to 128MB |
Battery, Dimensions, and Weight
| Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| Default Battery Size: | 4-Cell or 6-Cell |
| Mfr Estimated Runtime: | |
| Weight: | 3.5 pounds |
| Height: | 1″ - 1.2″ |
| Width: | 11.8″ |
| Depth: | 9″ |
Protection and Security
| Fingerprint or Thumbprint: | No |
| Harddrive Shock Protection: | |
| Hardware Passwords: | |
| Other: | Kensington Security Lock |
Networking and I/O Ports
| Wireless: | Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 802.11b/g |
| Ethernet: | Integrated 10/100 |
| Modem: | 56K |
| Input: | 2-way scrolling touchpad, with 101-key keyboard |
| USB Ports: | 3x USB 2.0 |
| Firewire (IEEE1394): | 1x IEEE1394 |
| PS/2, Serial, Parallel: | |
| Infrared: | No |
| Audio: | AC97 Audio |
| PC Card Slots: | 1 Type I/II PC Card Slot |
| Flash Memory Card: | Integrated 4-in-1 - SD/SDIO, Memory Stick/Pro, MMC |
| Bluetooth: | Available |
| Port Replicator: | |
| Headphone and Microphone: | 1x Headphone, 1x Micropohne, SPDIF (adapter through Headphone out) |
Software and Warranty
| Installed OS: | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
| Drivers: | |
| Included Software: | Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD Player, iTunes, Microsoft Money (only certain markets), Microsoft Works (only certain markets), Sonic Digital Media Plus, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Sun Java |
| Warranty: | 1 Year Limited Warranty (Parts/Labor) |
Review Excerpts - Click on publication links below to read full reviews
CNET Asia - November 2005 - The newly launched Compaq Presario B1800 marks the beginning of a line by HP that offers full-featured lightweight notebooks at a budget price range. Stylishly designed, the Presario B1800 sports a brushed metal exterior that exudes class. Under the lid, a 12.1-inch WXGA screen provides an immersive experience for movie viewing.
