An Oldie but goody
Written: Apr 14 '08 (Updated Apr 15 '08)
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Pros: Excellent computer for ust surfing-email-simple gaming
Cons: a little slow but good enough
The Bottom Line: for surfing-email-on line simple games
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| dragon1's Full Review: Hewlett Packard OmniBook XE2 (F2068WT) PC Notebook |
What is the HP Omnibook SE2
Spec's from Epinions pageProcessor K6-2+ 550 MHz
Product MPN MPN F2068WT#ABA
Installed Memory 32 MB (SDRAM)
Hard Drive 5 GB IDE
Display 12.1 in. HPA Passive Matrix
Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 SE
Processor
Processor Manufacturer AMD
Processor Type K6-2+
Processor Speed 550 MHz
Motherboard
Bus Speed 100 MHz
Memory
Installed RAM 32 MB
RAM Technology SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 256 MB
Installed Cache Memory 128 KB
Hard Drive
Storage Controller Type IDE
CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD)
Other Drives
Floppy Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
Display
Display Tech HPA Passive Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 800 x 600
Video
Installed Video Memory 4 MB
External Video Resolution 1024 x 768
Audio
Audio Output Type Sound card
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 98 SE
Platform PC
Technical Features
Input Method Keyboard • Touchpad
Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90
Battery
Battery Run Time 2 Hours
Battery Technology Nickel Metal Hydride
Dimensions
Width 12.25 in.
Depth 9.81 in.
Height 1.58 in.
Weight 7.06 lb.
The MPN for this Laptop is F2068WT(on the bottom of Laptop). The thing is some spec's are differant.
1 CPU is AMD K6-3 550 mhz
2 Memory is 256 meg PC100(max this Laptop can use
3 8 Meg of System memory is shared with Video
4 1 USB 1.1 slot
5 Instead of Windows 98SE that was first installed on this, somebody had installed Linux.
6 The harddrive is now a 6.5 gig hd(of course the owner at the time may have put this in)
7 Cisco Systems 350 Series Wireless Lan Adapter(does not have Lan Port)
A boy friend of my oldest granddaughter had been give this Laptop(from now known as PC) from somebody he knew. He did not like Linux and he wanted Windows installed back on this PC.
So what did you install on this PC?
My problem was that I no longer had a copy of 98/98SE or even Me to install on this PC. Neither did he have a copy. After looking at the online spec's, I thought there might be a possiblity that Windows XP may run on this PC. This is because during Beta Testing of XP, I used a computer that had very close to the same spec's. I knew it would be a little slow but the thing is most of what my granddaughter does is surf the internet and play games such as PacMan.
He and I talked about this and I told him if it worked, he would have to get his own copy of Windows XP as I need the OS for beta testing. He agreed, So I proceeded to try installing XP Pro on the PC.
OK so what happened?
Taking about 2 hours to install,formating, installing, answering all the questions, it ran. Checking the Device Manager all the hardware was installed. Activating on line was easy and painless. I then installed SP2 and 3. This left a total of 3 gig space on the harddrive.
I was amazed that the Laptop was not as slow as I thought it would be. In fact I'm sure that my granddaughter will like it as I said before most of what she does is surf the net-email and on line simple games like Pac Man.
What about the condition of the LapTop
The condition of the case is excellant-no scratches that I can find-the display is not as bright as LCD panels in production at this time but is bright enough for even my old eyes. Surprisingly with comtinuous use the battery will last about 1 1/2 hours. I investigated the Laptop and I believe that a larger(20 to 40 gig hardrive) can be added. I haveheard where the hinge becmes loose esp one's as old as this one. But it is tight and holds at what ever angle set.
Recommended:
Yes
Operating System: Windows
Processor: AMD K-2
Processor speed: 501-600
Screen Size: 12 inches
RAM: 256
Internal Storage: CD-ROM
Hard Drive (GB): Under 4
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dragon1
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Member: Michael L Hereid Sr
Location: Clinton, Iowa
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About Me:
MS Beta Tester since 1997-building my own PC's since 1986/7
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