HP Compaq 420 Preloaded Laptop (Core 2 Duo/ 2GB/ 320GB/ Win7 Prof)  (13.86 inch, 2.26 kg)

The Compaq 420 laptop is a brilliant addition to the massive collection of budget notebooks from HP. Like all its predecessors, this smart notebook comes with a great variety of features to meet the demands of both home and business use with utmost efficiency. This notebook comes powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and works on Windows 7 Home Professional, an ideal operating system that suits business use.

Style and Portability

HP retains the essential style quotient of other Compaq series notebooks here. Designed to give you style and comfort, the laptop is sure to grab attention anywhere you go with its gorgeous looks. The sturdy main chassis gives the laptop great strength and durability despite being predominantly clad in plastic. A smooth curved profile helps ensure that you handle the device with great comfort. Carrying the device with you while travelling is relatively easy as it weighs only 2.26 kg, which is a little less when compared to other mid-weight laptops. You can also fit the device easily into your backpack when you are on the move.

Cast in a classy looking bezel, the 14 inch screen of the Compaq 420 laptop offers great angles for your viewing pleasure. The High-Definition LED display treats your eyes to visually appealing images at a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Open the lid of the notebook to enter a world of luxury as the interiors are beautifully crafted. The Standard Keyboard with Home Roll Keys enables you to type with better speed and accuracy as it consists of a set of large, well-spaced keys. Navigating through web pages is amazingly smooth and hassle-free, courtesy of the touchpad that comes along with the notebook.

Performance

This notebook attributes its amazing performance to its Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 processor which comes built on an Intel GM45 Express Chipset. You can easily work with multiple applications simultaneously as the processor includes a 2 MB cache. The processor also boasts of an impressive clock speed of 2.2 GHz to help ensure that you get consistent processing speeds. Depending upon your system requirements, the 2 GB DDR3 memory of the Compaq 420 Preloaded laptop can be upgraded up to 8 GB by means of the two memory slots available here.

Your storage needs are handled by a SATA 320 GB HDD which has an RPM of 5400. The hard disk provides ample storage space to help you preserve all your favourite movies, music and other substantial data. Indulge in high-end gaming all day long as the laptop comes loaded with an Intel HD Graphics processor which delivers stunning display capabilities and visual clarity.

Multimedia and Connectivity

HP never disappoints when it comes to entertainment and this laptop is a classic example of that. The laptop is equipped with powerful speakers to give you sound of the highest quality while listening to music. You can also connect with your friends through video chatting using the Digital microphone and 2 megapixel web camera featured here.

The laptop is equipped with various important ports and slots to help you access other external hardware. These include three USB 2.0 ports, a Mic in, a VGA port, a multi card slot and an HDMI port that enables you to connect your computer to gaming consoles and HD television sets. The LightScribe SuperMulti optical drive with Double Layer Support can be used to play double layer discs. Internet connectivity is also surprisingly smooth and instant, courtesy of the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN. The Bluetooth facilitates efficient data transfer to other compatible devices like music players and mobile phones.

Battery and Other Features

The laptop comes with a powerful 6 cell battery that has a total backup of up to 3 hours when fully charged. A brilliant design and a rich set of features make this stylish gadget an ideal buy for those who are looking for style, features and performance in one attractive package.