This Compaq Presario notebook rolls strong performance and high quality ATI Radeon Xpress 200M graphics hardware into an efficient and affordably priced package.
The double-layer DVD burner with LightScribe technology is a nice bonus, making it easy to watch and burn DVD videos.
Disadvantages include a thick and slightly heavy design, and shorter than average (2.5 hour) battery life.
The Presario V5000Z might not be the best choice for frequent travelers, but it does pack a lot of high end features into an affordable machine.
Processor: 2-GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37
Hard Drive: 100GB
RAM: 1GB (Expandable to 2GB)
Display: 15.4†WXGA
Built-in Wireless: 802.11a/b/g
Weight: 6.6 lbs.
Price: $1,172*