Review: HP Compaq F500 Series

Specs

Here are the specifications of the model at the time of purchase.

• Model: F560US (GF593UA)
• CPU: 25W AMD Sempron 3500+ 1.8GHz 1600MHz FSB 512K L2 Cache
• Chipset: Nvidia
• Memory: 512MB DDR2 P5300 2 Slots, 1 Open 2GB Max
• Hard Drive: 80GB 5400RPM Fujitsu (MHV2100BH) SATA
• Screen: 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 Glossy
• Optical Drive: LiteOn DS8A1P DVD+/-RW/-RAM
  • 8x DVD+/-R, 4x DVD+/-RW, 4x DVD+/-R DL
  • 5x DVD-RAM
  • 24x CD-R,16x CD-RW
• Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 128MB Shared
• Network: Broadcom Wireless BG, Nvidia 10/100 Ethernet, Modem
• Inputs: 86 Key Keyboard and Two Button Trackpad with Scroll Zones
• Buttons: Power and WiFi On/Off Switch.
• Ports:
  • 3 USB 2.0 Ports - Two Left Side, One Right Side
  • S-Video and VGA Out
  • Line-In and Headphone
• Other: Microphone Integrated into LCD Housing
• Battery: Six Cell
• Dimensions:
  • Width - 14.1”
  • Depth - 10.1”
  • Height - 1.5”
• Weight: 6.6 Lbs.
• Operating System: Vista Home Basic
• Warranty: One Year

Pros

• Price, Price, Price
• Gorgeous Glossy Screen
• Decent Build Quality
• Good Sound Quality

Cons

• Poor Performance as Configured
• Minimal Port Options
• Noisy and Shallow Keyboard