Compaq Presario A901TU Laptop

The Compaq Presario A901TU Laptop is powered by 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5450 with 2-MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB featuring Intel Mobile 945GML Express Chipset Motherboard, 1-GB PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (Maximum 4-GB in 2 slots), a 160-GB SATA 5400 rpm Hard Disk Drive and 8x Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) Slot-in DVD Writer.

The Compaq Presario A901TU laptop computer features 17-inch (43 cm) WXGA TFT active matrix display with BrightView technology powered by Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Chipset with upto 256 MB shared video memory supporting Direct x 9.0 acceleration, Dual independent display option, Open GL 1.4 and offering maximum screen resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels in 16:10 aspect ratio.

Compaq Presario A901TU laptop PC comes with integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection, integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, and standard 56kbps V.92 fax/modem card for connectivity. The laptop also features integrated Bluetooth v2.0 standard wireless connection.

Weighing 3.11 kgs without battery pack, the Compaq Presario A901TU laptop computer also offers high Defination Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers in front side of the frame, built-in 24-bit 3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound card, 2 Headphone Jacks, 4 USB v2.0 ports (2 on each side), Type I/II PC Card Slot, Supports both 32-Bit CardBus and 16 bit PC Cards, integrated omni-directional microphones and IEEE 1394 Firewire port for fast video capture.

Compaq Presario A901TU laptop PC comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition preinstalled  and it comes with all the required device drivers on a CDROM along with many software applications.

Compaq Presario A901TU laptop PC comes with many software boundled which includes Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8, Roxio Creator 9 Basic, QuickPlay for Windows ver 3.2, and HP PhotoSmart Premier. For security and system maintenance, it offers Norton Anti-Virus with 60 days Live updates, Norton Internet Security 2007 and SoftThinks Recovery Disc Creator.

The Compaq Presario A901TU laptop also sports integrated 5-in-1 Media Card Reader which supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD) media cards. After having transferred photos from a digital camera to the HP Compaq A901TU via the 5-in-1 digital media card reader users can use Photosmart Premier software to edit, print, organise, share, and archive all the photographs. One can turn pictures into movies, edit video, and create CDs and DVDs using applications bundled in the laptop.

Optionally, for enhanced security, the HP Compaq A901TU laptop also features HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Configuration Control Hardware, Memory Change Alert, BIOS Setup Password, Power-On Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, and a standard Kensington Lock. Swipe finger across the integrated Fingerprint reader on the side of the panel allows log-in on to the system and secure password-protected Web sites and documents.

A unique feature of Compaq Presario A901TU laptop is a touch sensitive button instead of regular push buttons for many controls. In all there are 5 quick launch touch sensitive buttons on the top side of the laptop which allows disabling of the touchpad, volume mute, turning on/off wireless, launching a presentation software manager, and launching an HP software utility. Then there is also a touch sensitive volume control allowing volume up and down by simply sliding your finger up or down to control volume.

The Compaq Presario A901TU laptop comes equipped with 6-cell Lithium-Ion, 4400 mAh which can provide upto 2.5 to 3 hrs backup without WiFi connection.

I/O Ports

• 4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors (2 on each side)
• ExpressCard 54mm
• IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 4-pin integrated port
• VGA port for external monitor, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• RJ-45, Ethernet LAN
• RJ-11, fax/modem
• Microphone-input, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm jack
• Headphone-out, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm jack
• S-Video TV-out, 4 pin mini-DIN
• 2 Omni Directional Microphones
• Expansion Port 3 connector for xb3000 expansion base
• 5-in-1 Media Card Reader
• HDMI Digital Out Port

Compaq Presario A901TU Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5450, 1.66 GHz
• 2-MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB
• Intel Mobile 945GML Express Chipset Motherboard
• 1-GB PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (Max 4-GB)
• 160-GB SATA 5400 rpm Hard Disk Drive
• 8x Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) Slot-in DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

• 17-inch (43 cm) WXGA Widescreen BrightView TFT Display, 16:10 Aspect Ratio
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Chipset with upto 256 MB shared video memory supporting Dual independent display option
• 1440 x 900 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN connection
• Integrated 10/100 Realtel RTL8100CL Fast Ethernet LAN
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 Wireless Connection

Other Features

• Microsoft Windows Home Premium Edition
• ExpressCard/54 slot
• Type II PC Card slot
• Integrated Realtek High Definition Audio, 3D Surround 16-bit Sound hardware
• High Defination Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers built-in
• Integrated 2 Omni Directional Microphones
• AC’97 Stereo Sound with 3D Audio
• IEEE 1394 Port for video capture
• Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute
• 101 Keyboard
• HDMI Digital Out Port
• 5-in-1 Media Card Reader which supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD) media cards
• Li-Ion 6-cell 4400 mAh Standard Battery, 2.5 hrs backup
• Dimensions: (WxDxH) – 39.6 x 28.5 x 3.33 cm
• Weight: 3.11 kg without power pack

Price and Availability

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5450 powered Compaq Presario A901TU laptop with 17-inch WXGA Widescreen TFT display and 8X DVD Writer is available in India for Rs. 41,590 which includes one years warranty. Visit www.hp.com/country/in/en/ for more details.