Editorial Review

The HP Omnibook 6000 is a strong business-oriented or desktop-replacement notebook. Its features include an 800 MHz Pentium III chip, 128 MB of memory (expandable to 512 MB), and a 14.1-inch, active-matrix display with 1,024 x 768 resolution. Additionally, it comes with a 20 GB hard disk drive, an 8x DVD-ROM drive, 56K modem, and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networking. The installed operating system is Windows 2000, an OS that offers the networking support and reliability that business users demand. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Reasonably priced and equipped with a solid set of features, this HPOmnibook will admirably fulfill the needs of most notebook users. Included is a933 MHz Celeron processor, 128 MB of RAM (expandable to 1,024 MB), and a 10 GBhard disk. Its 8x DVD-ROM drive and 14.1-inch, active-matrix, flat-panel displaymake it great for watching movies while traveling, while the installed WindowsXP Home OS further expands its multimedia capabilities. ... Read more

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sufficient
This is a great computer for anyone who is not a pc game fanatic (like me). I have an additional external hard drive to remedy this problem. The DVD player will not play newer movies all the way through without an upgrade (which is no longer availible) but that is what windows media player is for. The processor speed is super fast. I have yet to feel the difference between it and 1 GB or more. I love this computer though! It is my favorite (and most useful) pet! ^_^ ... Read more

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If portability is a priority, HP's Omnibook 500 is worth a look. At a mere 1 inch thick, it packs a lot of capability into a small package. For starters, there's a Pentium III processor running at 750 MHz, 256 MB of RAM (expandable to 512 MB), and a sizable 30 GB hard disk drive. There's also a 24x CD-ROM drive, 56K modem, and Ethernet networking. How does HP keep the unit so small and light? One trick is the 12.1-inch display, which offers 1,024 x 768 resolution despite its relatively diminutive size. The installed operating system is Windows 2000, an OS that offers the networking support and reliability that business users demand. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

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

Editorial Review

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

Editorial Review

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 to5 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