The R3000 is well-suited for the mobile professional or student who doesn't mind lugging around eight pounds, and the casual gamer
Summary
Compaq's R3000 line of Pentium 4 notebooks is a solid performer with good looks and good features. While lacking some of the bells and whistles of other “multimedia friendly” competitors, its minimalist styling is both sleek and functional.
Backed by Compaq's one-year limited hardware warranty, the R3000 series offers a host of configuration options and add-ons. With integrated ATI Radeon 9000 graphics and integrated Broadcom 54G wireless, the R3000 is well-suited for the mobile professional or student who doesn't mind lugging around eight pounds, and the casual gamer who doesn't need the highest settings in the latest games. Its powerful JBL Pro speakers, DVD and CDR/W combo drive and 15.4-inch screen make this an excellent choice for multimedia use as well.
At over eight pounds it certainly isn't the most portable laptop available, but the weight compares favorably to competing products. If you're looking for a sturdy laptop that is somewhere between ultra-portable and a desktop replacement, Compaq's R3000 line, while not being flashy or innovative, is a good choice.
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by Stingo on October 6, 2008:
“I bought this computer new back in 2004. The dvd player was replaced twice in the first 6 months but has been trouble free until now. The power cord was becoming loose and was falling out all the time. The battery is dead (to be expected after 4 years I guess)...” More...