HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9420 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Wide-format 17-inch display ; excellent, responsive keyboard ; separate number pad ; control button for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Cons: Bulky and heavy ; reflective screen ; may be difficult to use all USB ports simultaneously

Verdict: If you require a 17-inch widescreen laptop with corporate-calibre security, power and battery life, then the HP Compaq nx9420 is pretty much your only choice

Review summary: If require a 17in. wide-screen notebook with corporate-calibre security, power and battery life, then the HP Compaq nx9420 is pretty much your only choice.

Pros: Wide-format 17in. display, Excellent, responsive keyboard, Separate number pad, Control button for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Cons: Bulky and heavy, Reflective screen, May be difficult to use all USB ports simultaneously

Verdict: If require a 17in. wide-screen notebook with corporate-calibre security, power and battery life, then the HP Compaq nx9420 is pretty much your only choice...

Review summary: Wide-format 17in. display Excellent, responsive keyboard Separate number pad Control button for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Pros: Wide-format 17in. display Excellent, responsive keyboard Separate number pad Control button for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Cons: Bulky and heavy Reflective screen May be difficult to use all USB ports simultaneously

Verdict: If require a 17in. wide-screen notebook with corporate-calibre security, power and battery life, then the HP Compaq nx9420 is pretty much your only choice.

Award: Hot Product!

Review summary: - Considering HP is one of the world's largest notebook manufacturers, it isn't a brand you'd immediately think of choosing a new machine.

Pros: Powerful, great screen, lightweight for size, 5-hour battery life

Cons: 17-inches and 3.4kgs means its a tad on the large and heavy size if you travel away without the car

Verdict: It's a well-specified machine that isn't too heavy considering the size of the screen

Review summary: The HP Compaq range is aimed at the business user and with the nx9420, it's the office worker looking for a desktop alternative that is being addressed. The build quality of the chassis is the first thing you'll notice...

Pros: Core 2 Duo T7400 (2.16GHz) processor, Sturdy keyboard

Cons: A little heavy to lug around long-term

Verdict: This superb machine will appeal to large and small business users alike