Compaq recommends Windows Vista® Business.

Key Specifications Compaq • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (1)(20a) • Pentium® Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2390 (2c)(3)(4b) • 17.0" diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition (8) BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900) • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (shared) (6) with up to 358MB Total Available Graphics Presario Memory • 3072MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) • 160GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)(7) • LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer A945US Support (6d)(16)(16a) • 802.11b/g WLAN

Notebook PC Serious Style The Compaq Presario A900 series Notebook PC’s striking design has a rectilinear shape that is repeated in patterns throughout the system: the cut-out speaker grill, the vents on the bottom casing, even the pattern within the finish. High-gloss Imprint finish encases the form and is more durable than traditional painted surfaces. It features an exclusive Trace pattern that resembles brushed steel and The Compaq complements the clean design elements. HP’s Notebook Design Group has been recognized by distinguished design institutions: International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards; iF Advantage* International Forum Design Award; Industrial Design Excellence Awards; ID Magazine Annual Review; Good Design Awards.

Simplicity Redefined From the simple step-by-step setup through easy support tools with preinstalled Advisor, the A900 (14a) • QuickPlay lets you enjoy DVDs series gets you up fast and keeps you running. The built-in Webcam can be launched from the desktop and digital music at the touch of a or from QuickPlay -- and a preinstalled demo shows you how it works. The 5:1 digital media reader enables you to transfer photos to your PC in seconds. QuickPlay provides access to DVDs, videos, button. photos, music, karaoke, games and Internet (15) TV at the touch of a button. You can add music to your • Trace Imprint finish gives your PC slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality. Or throw an impromptu karaoke party and play the highly polished and professional preinstalled games from leading brands. Simple entertainment is here! look of brushed steel. Easy entertainment access with (12) • Enhanced mobility at just 6.8 lbs Built to last QuickPlay delivers desktop-replacement For those seeking the latest mobile performance technologies in a desktop-replacement system with a durable, high-impact design that is as light as most mainstream notebook PCs, the Compaq Presario capability that can travel A900 series Notebook PC delivers! Optimized for basic desktop-replacement performance, its 6.8 lb (12) • Built-in Webcam enables live video design supports Intel® dual core processors and high-speed wireless LAN(10d). Its 17” diagonal WXGA chat and capture with your favorite IM BrightView display supports high-definition video playback enhanced by Altec Lansing audio. client. (15) • LightScribe technology etches LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling custom, silkscreen-quality labels Create custom laser-etched disc labels right in the drive with LightScribe. Just burn data on the disc, flip it over and burn the cover image using any scanned image and/or text. Free label designs and color directly onto DVDs and CDs, right background discs in five vivid shades are now available. Visit the LightScribe Web site for more (16a) inside the drive. information. (16a) • 5-in-1 digital media reader transfers photos and files quickly and easily. Simple Security • Preinstalled security software Compaq notebook PCs are designed with the features and power you need to get the most from provides protection from viruses, Windows Vista®(1). The result is intuitive system control, simple, powerful search and organization tools, spam, and spyware — right out of the and more security when you go online. Award-winning Support box! • Separate numeric keypad enables World-Class Support efficient data entry and more. HP Support provides world-class service when and how you need it.

• One-year limited hardware and sofware warranty with 24/7 phone support • Toll-free phone support during warranty @ 1.800.HPINVENT (1.800.474.6836) in the U.S. and Canada • Email and real-time chat support for the life of the product by clicking on the desktop “help” icon • Easy-to-use dashboard for system diagnostics and updates with preinstalled Advisor

* All disclaimers are shown at the bottom of page 2. Compaq Presario A945US Notebook PC Datasheet

Specifications Software Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Security and Support • Symantec® Norton Internet Security 2008 (including 60 Pack 1 (1)(20a) days complimentary live update) (15) • HP Help & Support Center Processor • Pentium® Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2390 (2c)(3)(4b) • HP PC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution) Processor Speed • 1.86 GHz(4) • HP Wireless Home Network Setup • HP Total Care Advisor Bus Speed • 533MHz FSB(4a) Multimedia • Vongo Processor Cache • 1MB L2 Cache • HP PhotoSmart Essentials Memory • 3072MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) • HP DVD Play (14) • Max supported =3072MB (6a) • Muvee autoProducer • Cyberlink DVD Suite Accessible Memory • 2 • Adobe® Acrobat Reader Slots • HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent Video Graphics • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (shared) (6) with up Productivity and • Microsoft® Works to 358MB Total Available Graphics Memory Finance • Microsoft® Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Hard Drive • 160GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)(7) Day Trial Version(19) • HP Smart Web Printing Finish and Features • HP Imprint Finish & HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone Internet Solutions • HP Easy Internet Signup (part of HP Easy Setup)(13) • Microsoft® Internet Explorer Multimedia Drive • LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer • AOL Instant Messaging Service Support (6d)(16)(16a) Display • 17.0" diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition (8) BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900) Optional Accessories Network Card • Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) (9) Sold Separately • HP 90W AC Adapter- KG298AA#ABA • HP 90W Auto/Air/AC Adapter- KS474AA#ABA Wireless Option • 802.11b/g WLAN • HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse- KU916AA#ABA Digital Media • 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards(17a) Service and Support Audio • Altec Lansing Warranty and Support • 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Toll Free Support (NA) (11) • 1-Year Free Hardware Technical Support Fax/Modem • High speed 56k modem • 30-Days Free Limited Software Support (1 Year* Free Keyboard • Full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad Limited Software Support with Product Registration) *from date of purchase Pointing Device • Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad External Notebook • 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 Ports • 1 VGA (15-pin) • 1 RJ-11 (modem) Compaq recommends Windows • 1 TV-Out (S-video) ® • 1 RJ -45 (LAN) Vista Business. • 1 headphone-out • 1 microphone-in Dimensions • Unpackaged: 15.6"(L) x 12.22" (W) 1.31"(min) /1.76"(max) (H) • Packaged: 17.7"(W) x 6.3"(D) x13.6"(H) Weight • Unpackaged: 6.8lbs (12) • Packaged: 10.58lbs Security • Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot • Power-on password • Accepts 3rd party security lock devices Power • 65W AC Adapter • 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery

(1) Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See (16) Actual speeds may vary. Don’t copy copyright-protected materials. Double Layer is a new technology. Double Layer www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and media compatibility will widely vary with some home DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. (16a) Actual speeds may vary. Don’t www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you copy copyright-protected materials. Double Layer is a new technology. Double Layer media compatibility will widely vary with determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit some home DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. LightScribe creates a monochrome image. LightScribe media required and www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor. sold separately. (17a) Digital Media Slot supports MS, MSP, MMC, SD, XD formats. To avoid damaging the card or computer (2c) 64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, do not insert any type of adapter, or mini format memory card, into the Digital Media Slot. Mini/Reduced flash memory cards device drivers and applications enabled for Intel® 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) require separately purchased adapter. (19) The Microsoft® Office Student and Teacher Edition 2008 is a trial version; without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software functionality is reduced after 60 days. The full version is sold separately. (20a) Up to 12GB of the hard drive is reserved for the configurations. See www.intel.com/info/em64t for more information. Dual Core is designed to improve performance of certain system recovery software. software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. (3) Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. (4) GHz refers to internal clock speed of the processor. Other factors Actual product may vary from image shown on datasheet. besides clock speed may impact system and application performance. (4a) Actual bus speed is less. Listed bus speed represents the equivalent effective throughput for data.(4b) Dual Core is designed to improve performance of certain software ©2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. (6) Shared video The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such memory (UMA) uses part of the total system memory for video performance. System memory dedicated to video products and services. Nothing shall be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical performance is not available for other use by other programs. (6a) 4 GB Memory: Up to 1 GB may not be available due to or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 5/16/2008 r1 rk Product Number: FE802UA#ABA 32-bit operating system resource requirements. (6d) Note that DVD-RAM cannot read or write to 2.6GB Single Sided/5.2 GB Double Sided – Version 1.0 media (7) 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 12GB of system disk is reserved for system recovery software. (8) High-Definition content is required to view high-definition images. (9) Actual speeds may vary. (10d) Wireless access point and Internet service required and is not included. (11) Maximum achievable download speeds are currently unknown, may not reach 56Kbps and will vary with line conditions. Upload speeds are less and also will vary. (12) Weight will vary by configuration. (13) Internet access requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use. Special Offers do not include local telephone company charges, if any, or applicable taxes. Any long distance charges incurred will be the responsibility of the customer. (14) HD DVD movies will only play through QuickPlay software. (14a) For hard drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 9GB of hard drive (for Vista) is reserved for system recovery software. Up to 9GB of hard drive (15) Internet access required and sold separately.