HP 702EA Reviews: Windows XP Home 10.2" Screen Laptop computer

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+ This laptop scores very high on size and weight. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Size and weight- great looking design and easy to use keyboard” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 19 real customer reviews

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Single Core Processor with 1GB of Memory and 60GB Storage on Windows XP Home. 3 hours of battery More »

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19 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
97% of people recommend it.

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Battery life	6.3
Design	9.1
Performance	8.5
Size and weight	9.4
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.7
Overall rating	8.5

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Often on the move (1)

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Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ size and weight- great looking design and easy to use keyboard

- Only one input for mic/headphones, so cannot use both at once.

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14 of 18 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Apr 2009

JD, LONDON

Score 8.0/10

+ Great keyboard,small and light,looks and feels stylish.

- Battery life could be better,trackpad a touch small and twitchy.

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6 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 May 2009

keith, bristol

Score 8.0/10

+ keyboard

- battery life, screen reflection

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7 of 9 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 May 2009

Nigel, Aylesbury , “General home user” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to get going, good performance and very neat.

- I prefer a trackpoint mouse to touch-pad

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ SIZE

- Reviewer left no comment

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “General home user” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Like the design of the case and the keyboard

- Battery Life isn't so good. The power switch is also difficult to use on the front.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Good size in every aspect, my son loves it an enjoys surfing the web and for his school projects. Very pleased with my purchase.

- None

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purchased 28 Jun 2009

margaret moscrop, newcastle

Score 10.0/10

+ i think there ideal for kids or as a first notebook,ideal for using msn and up loading pics ........nice lightweight just love it .

- ain't got any bad points to be honest !

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purchased 26 Jun 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Very easy to use and can be carried about without problems

- None

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purchased 20 Jun 2009

peter, exeter

Score 8.0/10

+ Stunning netbook to look at. A very nice finish.

- No vga output, Slow hard drive.

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Feb 2009

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TechRadar expert review

HP's Compaq Mini 702EA is the company's latest netbook and follows in the footsteps of the impressive Mini-Note 2133, offering the same excellent keyboard and rounded design, but this time with Intel components. The design has changed slightly, with black and glossy patterned plastics that replace the brushed aluminium finish of its predecessor. The shiny lid attracts fingerprints, but it's still sturdier and more attractive than most netbooks. Lightweight mobility Along with the excellent quality, it also boasts a light weight of 1.2kg, so you'll be able to take it with you wherever…

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reviewed 27 May 2009

Product Features

Screen Size in Inches	10.2
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating System	Windows XP Home
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	1

Number of Cores	Single
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	60
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1024x600 (WSVGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	ATOM
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	N270
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	1600
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB Port	2
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote Control	No
DVD Writer	No
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	No
CD Rom	No
Blu-ray Drive	No
HDMI Interface	No
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
VGA Port	No
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	No
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	3
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Dimensions (mm)	335x110x295
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (kg)	1.02

Brand of Graphic Chip	Intel
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	GMA950
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Series	Compaq Mini
The name the manufacturer has given to this model’s range.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.

Also known as: Compaq 702EA, HP, Compaq, MINI, HEWLETT

Laptop Buyers' Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Ultra slim and light, the Compaq Mini 700 is a stylish mini PC you can carry anywhere, at a price you can afford

Features

Featuring genuine Windows for superior digital entertainment and advanced features

Weighing just 1.1kg and under 25mm thin, the Compaq Mini 700 is a slender, eye-catching PC

The Compaq Mini 700 features an exquisite casing adorned with the new ‘Unity’ Imprint, a striking checked design

The Compaq Mini features a built-in webcam and microphone, as well as WLAN on selected models, extending your social networking opportunities and taking video chat and video conferencing from home to places like the park, the pool or the airport

With a 10.2-inch diagonal BrightView display and a large keyboard (92 percent of full size), you can comfortably access the web for information, communication and entertainment, anywhere.

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