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If you specify notebook PCs for your company, Hewlett-Packard understands the complexities you face in identifying a vendor and a set of products that meet your end-user and business needs. That's why HP is committed to delivering a comprehensive notebook PC family that meets both sets of requirements.The HP OmniBook 6000 notebook PC combines all the best features of HP's current product line with an entirely new design for high-performance business computing. This notebook PC offers the reliability, compatibility, industry-leading security, and low cost of ownership your IT department can't afford to compromise, plus the performance, expandability, portability, and ergonomics your users are demanding - all in an upscale, professional-looking package they'll be proud to take with them. ... Read more

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If you specify notebook PCs for your company, Hewlett-Packard understands the complexities you face in identifying a vendor and a set of products that meet your end-user and business needs. That's why HP is committed to deliver a comprehensive notebook PC family that meets both sets of requirements.HP Omnibook 6100 notebook PC with Intel Mobile Pentium III processor - M offers reliability, integrated wireless connectivity, compatibility and low cost of ownership IT departments require, plus the performance, expandability, portability, and ergonomics customers are demanding - in an easy-to-use notebook PC for highly competitive businesses. ... Read more

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If you think all notebook PCs look alike, take another look - because HP has created a notebook PC especially for you, the small/medium business or enterprise executive. The HP OmniBook 500 combines full PC functionality and maximum portability in a sleek package designed to reflect your status and your style. What's more, this notebook PC doesn't trade off sensibility for sophistication: its casing makes it highly durable, its surfaces prevent slips and ensure your computing comfort. And of course, like all HP OmniBooks, this one comes with the unequaled reliability, performance, and value that distinguish the entire HP OmniBook family. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

A strong performer in both the business and entertainment arenas, thisHP Omnibook offers the speed and power to really get things done. Some of itsmore impressive features include a 1.6 GHz Pentium III processor, 512 MB of RAM(expandable to 1,024 MB), a 15-inch, active-matrix display with 1,400 x 1,050resolution, and a combination CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. A 30 GB hard disk, 56K modem,and 10/100Mbps Ethernet NIC round out the system's basic feature set. Theinstalled operating system is Windows XP Home, Microsoft's new operating systemthat combines the stability of Windows 2000 with better support for peripheralsand games, plus a new user interface. ... Read more

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Infrared is Nice! Bluetooth is Better!
Since I owned a number of IR (infrared) capable printers -- a HP 990 Cse, a HP 1315 Photo Smart, and a portable HP 350 cbi -- to which I print (via IR) from my Palm V and Sony Clie 760c (utilizing Docs to Print which is available from ISComplete.com), I had originally purchased this HP XE3 laptop so that I could also print wirelessly -- via IR -- to all of the above devices.

Since all of the aforementioned printers are already wired (via USB cables) to other desktop computers (in my home and office), having the ability to print from my laptop -- without having to reroute the printer's existing connections -- has been very helpful.

(The XE3, strangely, was delivered with the IR port deactivated. But I was able to turn it on after finding the instructions within the computer's "HP Library.")

I have since purchased a HP 995 Bluetooth printer, and a 3Com Bluetooth PC card which allows my laptop to communicate to it.

Whereas before, with IR, I needed to be within a dozen-or-so inches and be line-of-sight with the printer; the Bluetooth connection, by comparison, allows me to be within 30 feet of the printer with line-of-sight not required!

Needless to say, using Bluetooth technology to print from one's laptop is vastly superior to IR technology. (For my Palm, however, since placing the Palm close to the printer is not as cumbersome, IR works just fine.)

The XE3, having 512 MB of RAM and 30 GB of hard disc space, is more than adquate for my needs, (even as I now discover digital music and photography, both of which are great). The CD-RW is convenient for recording music and for making discs of downloaded software patches. And the DVD player is wonderful for watching movies.

This is a great computer. I still use my XE3 to print via IR to my older non-Bluetooth printers. But if I had it to do all over again -- I would buy more Bluetooth printers! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Looking for a business-oriented notebook, desktop-replacement notebook,or portable entertainment machine? The HP Omnibook XE3 is a strong choice in allof these areas. Some of its most impressive features are a 1 GHz Pentium IIIprocessor, 256 MB of RAM (expandable to 1 GB), and a 14.1-inch, 1,024 x 768resolution, active-matrix display. Also included are a 30 GB hard disk and acombination CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. The installed operating system is Windows XPHome, Microsoft's new operating system that combines the stability of Windows2000 with better support for peripherals and games. ... Read more

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Beyond Satisfaction!
The Hewlett-Packard Omnibook XE3 Notebook is an unexpected pleasure for me, and it came as the sweet reward of my long quest for a new computer.

I had been looking for a replacement of my now seriously outdated Dell Latitude with Windows 98 for some time.

After being inundated with sales brochures from Dell, IBM and others, I looked into different laptops and I thought that an IBM ThinkPad A series might do the job at reasonable cost.

I then encountered several problems in my dealings with IBM. First, the model I requested was not available. Then I was told that a comparable model was available, but there would be additional costs in adding the features I wanted. Weeks later, with the projected delivery day having been missed, I was told that the second model was unavailable and yet another substitution was made. Eventually, after yet another few weeks went by with no computer in sight I cancelled the order.

It dawned on me that my best mail order experiences had been with Amazon.com, and I remembered that they sold computers as well. So, I logged on and started searching for the laptop computer of my dreams. I was pleasantly surprised to find available systems with the features I wanted, and then some, at a lower price than the IBM of my dreams.

I saw the "Order By Phone And Get Expert Advice" box on the product description page and, voila, the expert spoke my language and he knew the details of my computer dreams. I was shocked when he said that that the system I wanted was ready to ship on the same day, free shipping included. I ordered it, scheduled to be shipped on the same day and to be delivered 3 days later. It arrived a day ahead of schedule!

But the pleasures of this transaction did not end with early delivery. When I opened the box in which my new HP notebook arrived I was delighted to see so little inside. Less is more, because an all-inclusive computer is better than using tangled cables to connect multiple components. And this computer has everything built into an amazingly compact package.

Plug and play at its best is when you plug and, well, just play. I plugged and I played and played and played. This laptop packs all the best buttons and LCD indicators in the right places and in the right shapes for the most intuitive interaction that I have had in my decades long computer experience. If you want to get on the Internet, just tap the "WWW" button. For e-mail, press the button with the envelope picture on it. You want a button to do something unique, just use the available programmable button. The short front façade of the laptop has buttons for multimedia, such as on/off, play/stop, pause/end, forward, rewind, volume up and volume down. This is so much easier than clicking Windows settings.

The built-in CD-ROM drive is a marvelous combination data reader, CD maker and DVD player. The included network outlet made connecting to the Internet via my DSL modem as simple as just plugging in a cable (interestingly enough my DSL connection is much faster on the HP Omnibook). The built-in diskette drive beats having to first remove a CD drive to put this in, as in my old laptop.

There are jacks for every sort of connection I can dream of. A telephone jack for the built-in dialup modem, a network jack for my DSL connection, an IBM style jack for an external mouse or keyboard, microphone jack, headphone/speaker jack, two USB ports, a parallel port where I plugged in my old laser printer, a VGA port, AC adapter, an infrared port, TV output port (wow!), a Kensington lock security connector (in case you work for the State Dept...), and PC cards for everything else. To pack all these things with the three included drives, battery, keyboard, big screen and powerful CPU together, and to present them in such a user-friendly fashion in a small, light package is HP's fantastic accomplishment, not to mention the great boost to my ego.

What a joy my new computer is. Windows XP makes things easier all around, but to me the greatest advantage is that there is no more crashing and no more despised "scandisk". This computer never needs to be turned off. It just goes to sleep when you don't use it and wakes up on command.

"Less is more" also applies to instructional material. No need for encyclopedia sized manuals here. The only book that accompanies this marvel of self-sufficiency is the small "Startup Guide". It has pictorial descriptions of the multiple buttons, jacks and bays and short sections on using, traveling, configuring and troubleshooting, none of which I have had the need to use.

I give the HP Omnibook experience top marks. I have been involved with computers for over thirty years and, finally, I am in love.

Bravo HP for living up to a long reputation for user friendliness. Bravo Amazon.com for making this transaction so pleasant and satisfying.

Pros: Top features in a small package at a low price. This computer has what you need and it also anticipates what you may need in the future.

Cons: The only "con" I can think of is that the price went down after I bought it. I guess now more people can fall in love with their own HP Omnibook. ... Read more

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As a business notebook, lightweight notebook, or desktop-replacement system, the Omnibook 6100 stands out. Its Pentium III chip runs at a fast 1.13 GHz, and it comes with 256 MB of memory that's expandable to a full gigabyte. The notebook's large 15-inch screen supports XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution. An 8x DVD-ROM drive and 30 GB hard disk drive are included, as are a modem and networking support. Yet all these features don't bloat the Omnibook: it still weighs in at just 5.1 pounds and measures less than an inch and a half thick. Loaded with the corporate-oriented Windows 2000, this is one notebook that's ready for almost any business use. ... Read more

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Awsome!!
Let me say that ive had alot of dells and even the newest of the dells does not compare to this HP. I dont much like Windows 2000 so i ripped it off and threw XP Pro on it as soon as it came outta the box. Not a problem it detected everything and all the 2000 drivers worked fine. I also Installed SUSE Linux 7.3 with duel boot and all drivers for linux worked fine. I have taken this on several business trips including to Taiwan and they just loved it when I made my presentation.While on the Beech I was taking some pics of some girls and used the USB ports to upload them frome the camera so as you can see its not just for business. On the plane I managed to watch 2 complete DVD movies before the batery died verry Impressed. And for gaming WOW it does verry well and I noticed better fps running QIII then on my other Toshiba with the Geforce2go 32 meg. Simply put this is a sure winner in my book.

Omnibook 6100
I ordered this the 25th of November and received it shortly there after. I am not a business person so I'm new to the Windows 2000 Pro that it came with. I've contacted HP email support. Email support from HP was as prompt and helpful as email support from Amazon. I'm beginning to get used to the new OS and can recommend it. I really like the way my Omnibook is made. It has everything placed conveniently even the front bay switch. No more turning the computer upside down to find the switch to trade bay devices!! It's right next to the bay where it should be! I'm disabled so that's important to me. It's light weight for a 15 inch screen. Beautiful colors. I think most new games will run like a dream on this machine. It has great sound! It recognized my Nomad IIC via the usb port instantly!

Why 4 not 5 stars? Because of a couple of things: 1st; beware, the screen gets very dim on battery. But one can adjust that using the HP display settings. 2nd, no built-in firewire port but a PC card adapter can be used. 3rd, the screen resolution is a little more difficult for me to see the fonts and icons but that's easily adjusted too. Photos will look wonderful when I scan them in.

Important advice: don't press the edge on either side of the screen to tilt it back use the tougher plasic at the top edge.
None of these minor complaints make me regret buying it. I do highly recommend getting it.
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Amazon.com Product Description

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

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Solid Performer
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
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!
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! ... Read more

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Looking for a business notebook or substitute for a desktop system? HP's Omnibook XE3 offers a lot to like, including a 15-inch active-matrix screen with 1,024 x 768 resolution. The 900 MHz Pentium III processor has 256 MB RAM to work with. Mass storage includes a 20 GB hard disk drive and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive. A 56K modem and 100 Mbps Ethernet networking are included, too. The system comes with Windows 2000, an operating system that will appeal to business and technical users but is less desirable for home and consumer use. ... Read more

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I tavel a lot and this is a great computer to take with you.
I am a country singer and I am on the road all the time. Last year I bought this laptop to be able to check my site, email my crew at home, and just keep up with the world. I am very happy with it. The price is right, and it comes with a million great features. It has a rewritable CDX which is great, I can burn songs, or cds in minutes. I can perform that night, record it, and have my show on a CD before I go to bed. The Computer runs very fast. It has a little touch mouse on the computer.. i am not a big fan of that ... but... some people are.. I personally always have a mouse on it. The Keys are flat but you adjust fast to typing on that.

This labtop also works great to play games like The Sims, or other games that are high in graphic details. They run smoothly and load fast.

This Laptop also plays DVD which is the best. When I am on the road.. I just pack up a couple of DVD and my compter and I have something to watch. This also runs very smoothly and fast. This DVD player works great.

This computer is very light and it is nice. I would suggest that you get it a nice bag to carry it around in. But this on is worth the money!! THANK YOU :)

my appinion
That look like a very serious pice of hardware. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Solid performance at a reasonable price is what you can expect from thisHP Omnibook notebook. While a bit cumbersome at 7.6 pounds, this system providesenough power and speed to serve as a reliable desktop replacement or portableentertainment machine. Featured are a 933 MHz Pentium III processor, 128 MB ofRAM (expandable to 1,024 MB), a 20 GB hard disk, and an 8x DVD-ROM drive. Its14.1-inch, 1,024 x 768 resolution, active-matrix flat panel makes it a goodoption for watching movies while traveling, while the installed Windows XP HomeOS further enhances its multimedia capabilities. ... Read more