Compaq Presario C500 CTO Notebook PC

HP Updated: 2007-06-13 RSS

Built to last, the reliable, value-packed Presario C500T is ready to supply solid performance to help with all your basic computing needs. For communication, personal projects, and entertainment, it's a great choice at a great price.

Choose either of these two C500T configuration options:

Base model—you select the Intel Celeron M Processor 440, 80GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Power-Pack model—you select the Intel Celeron M Processor 520, 100GB hard drive, DVD±R/RW drive

Both configuration options include Windows Vista Home Basic, a diagonal 15.4" WXGA BrightView widescreen, 512MB of memory, 802.11b/g wireless LAN, a 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery, and Microsoft Works 8.0.

Windows Vista is here
Get things done, stay connected, and enjoy a variety of entertainment in a secure environment with Windows Vista Home Basic. This cool new operating system even has parental controls and enhanced search tools.

» Find out which HP systems meet the Windows Vista and Vista Premium Ready hardware requirements

Value and performance to go
Optimized for mobile performance, this model's 6.6 lb. design is powered by an Intel Celeron mobile processor and supports high-speed Wi-Fi 802.11b/g WLAN options.

Songs, snapshots, and video
The diagonal 15.4" WXGA BrightView display supports high-definition playback enhanced by Altec Lansing audio and run by preinstalled DVD Play. Digital photo management is easy with the preinstalled HP Photosmart Premier software and two USB ports.

Connectivity options
The C500T includes three USB 2.0 ports, an RJ-11 (modem), an RJ-45 (LAN), and an S-Video. You also get integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN.