HPs 15" is a competitively priced business machine, but slightly lacking in features.
The HP Compaq 6730s is aimed at the business market. However, unlike some similar laptops, it is competitively priced and boasts some sensible features that make it a good proposition.
Unlike the majority of comparable laptops, the HPs screen doesn’t feature a shiny Super-TFT covering. This eliminates irritating reflections in bright light, making it much easier to view.
Also, the 15.4 inches available means there’s plenty of room for you to work with multiple windows open. While brightness, colour and contrast aren’t outstanding, the screen still manages to get the job done well.
Due to the screen size, the HP has the space to feature a large, comfortable keyboard. The keys feel solid and provide a nice action when typing at speed. The touchpad is a little small, however, and the buttons feature a clicking movement which might take a while to get used to.
The chassis is constructed from a no-frills matte-black plastic which is hard to scratch or mark. The lid, which is flimsier than some of the laptops here, provides less protection for the screen within it.
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor is similar to many of its rivals, and runs at 2GHz. Performance is distinctly average however. While creating word documents and spreadsheets won’t be an issue, it isn’t suitable for multimedia use.