HP Compaq 6715b - Expert Reviews

Review summary: well-priced business laptop

Verdict: For the small business on a limited budget, the Compaq 6715b is worth looking at, as it offers a good set of features including some serious security. It all comes for a decent price, although weighing as much as it does, it may be limited in its on-the-r

Review summary: The design is corporate and safe, with an emphasis placed on durability and solid support

Pros: Powerful processor, Excellent battery life, Keyboard well suited to portability

Cons: Limited multimedia credentials, Lacking in memory

Verdict: HP has put a good all-round machine together in the Compaq 6715s. While it isn't the most feature-rich, it delivers power and quality that is well above expectations for the price

Review summary: HP aims its Compaq laptops at the business sector, so you won't find a host of multimedia options on the Compaq 6715s (£499 inc. VAT). Instead, what you will find are a number of features that make this machine ideal for the small business, or even as a m

Pros: Powerful processor, Excellent battery life, Keyboard well suited to portability

Cons: Limited multimedia credentials, Lacking in memory

Verdict: With good usability and battery life, this is a more than acceptable laptop

Review summary: This AMD Turion 64 X2-based system has an excellent 15.4in. screen and a usable keyboard, and delivers solid performance. It's an attractively priced business workhorse that's perhaps best suited to desktop replacement duties.

Pros: Excellent screen, Usable keyboard, Attractive price, Fingerprint scanner, Available with Windows Vista or XP

Cons: Relatively bulky and heavy, Lid section could be better protected, Lacks built-in 3G connectivity

Verdict: This AMD Turion 64 X2-based system has an excellent 15.4in. screen and a usable keyboard, and delivers solid performance. It's an attractively priced business workhorse that's perhaps best suited to desktop replacement duties...