**SOLD**: HP nc2400 Ultraportable Laptop - New Condition

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#1 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:56 pm

I am forced to sell my favorite laptop to fund another project. It is an HP nc2400 Code Duo laptop, with a dock, in new condition, under warranty until 7/16/2010. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this model, it's slightly smaller and lighter than an X31 or X32, and it has an internal DVDRW Multiburner. Another thing I like is that it has a trackpoint, just like a Thinkpad. It has very, very solid construction, and is built like a tank. I personally prefer this model over any ultraportable including X60/61's.

Here's the specs;

Operating system
Genuine Windows® XP Professional

Processor Intel® Core™ Duo processor U2500 1.20 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 533 MHz front side bus

Processor cache
2 MB L2 cache

Chipset
Mobile Intel® 945GM Express

Memory
2 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Storage
Internal Storage
80 GB 4200 rpm PATA

Audio, Slots, and Ports
Audio
Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio; Integrated speaker; External volume up/down scroll, and mute button; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; ADI High Definition CODEC

Ports
Standard:
2 USB 2.0
1 IEEE 1394
1 RJ-11
1 headphone/line-out
1 microphone in
1 docking connector
1 battery connector
1 AC power
Rear:
1 RJ-45

Slots
1 Type I/II PC card

Graphics and Input/Output devices
Display size
12.1-inch TFT WXGA

Graphics cards
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 224 MB shared system memory
Microsoft DirectX 9 capable

Input devices
Pointstick with two soft-touch buttons

Keyboard
The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features an industry standard, full-pitch key layout with desktop keyboard features, such as the isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, editing keys, both left and right control and alt keys, and 12 function keys. US and International key layouts are available. Other features include an integrated numeric keypad, hotkeys for instant access to power conservation, brightness, and other features, 19-mm x 19-mm key pitch (center-to-center spacing), 2.5-mm stroke, comfort-dished keycaps, and bright key legends for improved visibility in low light conditions.

Docking Solutions
HP 2400 Series Docking Station

Communication features
Network
Integrated Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC) with HP Smart Power NIC technology

Modem
56K V.92 modem with digital line guard

Wireless
Intel 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth 2.0

HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor (Reader)

Manageability
Security management
HP ProtectTools Security Manager; Configuration Control Hardware; Memory Change Alert; Ownership Tag; Setup Password; Power-On Password; DriveLock; TPM Enhanced DriveLock; HP Disk Sanitizer; Kensington lock slot; TPM Embedded Security Chip; Enabled for PC Smart Card options

Product specifications
Dimensions (w x d x h)
11.1 x 8.38 x 0.976 in (282 x 213 x 25 mm)

Weight
2.8 lb (1.29 kg)

Power and Battery
Battery
6-cell (55 Wh) Lithium-Ion

Power supply
External 65-watt AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included. Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter). HP Fast Charge Technology

Comes with recovery CD's and original documentation.

$500, plus shipping to anywhere in the world. Paypal add 3%. High Resolution Pictures available upon request.

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pianowizard · #2 Post by **pianowizard** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:17 pm

Harryc wrote:I personally prefer this model over any ultraportable including X60/61's.

Same here. This is one of the several laptops recently introduced by HP and Dell that made me realize that Thinkpads are no longer the only high-quality laptops out there. In fact, due to that observation and the fact that the U.S. economy is in a terrible shape, I have decided to buy only HP, Dell (I'm considering the Vostro 1710) or IBM-made computers in the future. Lenovo's latest Thinkpads are too ugly for my liking anyway.

#3 Post by **KristianJ** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:44 pm

Kind of a coincidence that you're selling yours too, Harry. I sold mine last week and shipped it off yesterday...only difference is that I'm funding a guitar based "project" as opposed to another laptop.

These machines are excellent, and quite speedy as well. I've never used an X6x machine, but it far surpasses any other ultraportable I've ever used.

mazzinia · #4 Post by **mazzinia** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:04 am

The more I look it, the more I like it. On the paper seems really better than an X6x, with the included dvd-rw in that weight.

What's the max memory supported ? 2GB or 4 ?
How's the screen compared to the X3/4/6 in relation to viewing angles and uniformity ?
Battery life under normal use ?

Also (I know, I'm curious), how do you think is in relation to maintenance ? I doubt as easy as a Thinkpad but ... (I'm curious , I know)

#5 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:36 am

About maintenance, I have no idea because I've never used HP maintenance. I suspect a Google search might have some answers for you on that. The Max. memory has already been reached in this machine, 2GB RAM. Battery life is around 6 hours with power settings tweaked for battery savings.

The LCD is very nice, uniformity is excellent, but the viewing angle and other aspects are highly personal and subjective. It is bright and clear, but it is a TFT display. You have to set the LCD at the right angle for clearest display.

pianowizard · #6 Post by **pianowizard** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:05 am

mazzinia wrote:how do you think is in relation to maintenance ? I doubt as easy as a Thinkpad

Why do you doubt that? HP provides detailed maintenance manuals for their laptops. Go to hp.com , type "nc2400" in the search box, click on "Product manuals", and then "Service and maintenance information". Download the 4.10MB PDF file.

mazzinia · #7 Post by **mazzinia** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:51 pm

very good manual indeed

#8 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:54 pm

I agree with pianowizard, that maintenance manuals from HP are every bit as good as Thinkpad manuals.

I got an older HP Pavilion N5415 that needed some work before I sold it on eBay. It was a good manual, and HPs are easy to work on (once you know how to open them

).

#9 Post by **Harryc** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:57 am

Bump, now considering reasonable offers.

#10 Post by **Harryc** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:43 pm

#11 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:38 pm

**SOLD** to a forum member.

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