HP Compaq nc6140
HP’s new nc6140 has a whole host of built-in wireless capabilities, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and EV-DO cellular broadband. Making use of these technologies is no problem even for a novice user, due to the helpful Wireless Assistant utility.
EV-DO is definitely the top benefit of this machine, enabling you to access the internet wirelessly using cell phone signals. EV-DO cellular broadband service is offered by Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless in the US, and by Bell and Telus in Canada.
At almost four hours, battery life is better-than average, but it’s important to remember that keeping the EV-DO connection on can take a big bite out of this, reducing it by almost half.
The nc6140 weighs an even six pounds, which is quite lightweight for a notebook with a 15″ screen, but doesn’t compete travel-wise with some of the smaller machines on the market.
Processor: 2-GHz Intel Pentium M
Hard Drive: 60GB
RAM: 1GB (Expandable to 2GB)
Display: 15″ SXGA+
Built-in Wireless: 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, EV-DO
Weight: 6 lbs.
Price: $1,949*