Hewlett Packard Omnibook XE3 (Pentium III 1.06GHz, 256 MB RAM, 20GB Hard Drive)

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This HP Omnibook is a commendable notebook in a number of ways. It's a strong corporate notebook, substitute for a desktop system, or portable entertainment machine. Its features include a 1.6 GB Pentium III processor, 256 MB of RAM (expandable to 1,024 MB), and a 20 GB hard disk. Its 8x DVD-ROM drive and 14.1-inch, active-matrix, flat-panel display make it great for watching movies while traveling, while the installed Windows XP Home OS further expands its multimedia capabilities.

Product Description

Whether you run your own business or work for a large enterprise, you need a notebook PC that helps you stay on top of it all. That's why HP created the HP OmniBook XE3 - a convenient, reliable notebook PC that comes with everything you need to do business, and have a little fun, too. Top performance, internetworking, multimedia, and instant access to your favorite applications - everything is built in by the company that understands businesses - no matter what size - better than any other!With totally new industrial styling and features that make it even easier to use, the HP OmniBook XE3 builds on the foundation that made its predecessor - the HP OmniBook XE2 - one of HP's most successful notebook PCs ever. And, of course, this notebook PC delivers the unmatched performance, value, reliability, and support that distinguish the entire HP OmniBook family.

Customer Reviews:

Solid Performer.......2003-06-06

I own 7 of these laptops, which we used in our organization during international conferences. These laptops are shipped across the country several times a year, used by numerous people, and have not let us down. One time I had a few of the laptops stacked on a cart, one of them slipped off, fell about 3 feet, hit the carpet-covered concrete floor (this was in a convention center) on it's corner, and rolled a few times. The thing was powered on, and didn't miss a beat! (BTW, I don't recommend trying that one at home...) I just upgraded all of them from 98 to XP Pro, and they are humming along better than ever.

Pretty good machine.......2002-05-07

I own 3 of these actually and I bought all 3 from amazon :) I own a small business and have other people involved its good to be able to network these laptops and share info easily. I think the speakers are not so great I play it on low but still it beats the toshiba that was a lemon from day one if I have 3 of these and no real big problems probably a safe bet and the price is not so bad either for a pentium.

Great Machine! So close to 5 stars!.......2002-04-17

Like most folks I know, I've replaced my desktop every 5 years or so, and am always glad I did. This time, I upgraded to a smaller size, with the HP Omnibook XE3. What a shock to discover that this much smaller "notebook" is much faster, has much more hard disk storage, and is vastly more powerful than my big 'ol desktop! And easy? Please... Windows XP is so easy to use! A great improvement over anything I have ever used. I love the flat, bright screen. Great for DVD movies and games (I'll never grow up!) Windows XP is kind of like microsoft's version of apple software. With all the new graphics and changes to the layout I can't imagine what can be done to make this any simpler? Wait until you see the new start menu! Plus, it was simple to add software. It was simple to connect my printer & digital camera. Connection to the internet was a breeze. But make no mistake, as simplistic as I am describing it, this is a very fast, powerful computer. So, why not 5 stars? First, at least in my notebook, the built in polk audio speakers do not live up to their name. Maybe the speakers are fine and they are mounted poorly, but whatever, the sound is 'tinny and there is excessive vibration sound from the notebook frame. (External speakers plugged into the available jack sound great!) Plus, I have had no luck using the IR port, even after following the required instructions in the late issue readme notes. But, hey, maybe thats just me! Overall,I am blown away with this fantastic computer and will never go back to a full size desktop! Buy it!

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