Looks like a decent deal for those with basic needs and budget. Which one is it - M2000 or V2000? Can you provide more details of the promo? Thanks.

The pdf brochures can be found here:
M2000 - http://h50198.www5.hp.com/Myuploads/ds_presario_m2000.pdf
V2000 - http://h50198.www5.hp.com/Myuploads/ds_presario_v2000.pdf

Hi guys. I noticed after reading this thread from page 1 that most of the potential buyers here have a keen interest in the specs of the graphic card bundled into the notebook ie ati, radeon etc. Is it because most of you are buying the notebook also as a gaming rig or for autocad or other graphic intensive usage?

The reason I ask is this - I'm looking to buy a notebook too, but I don't need it for serious gaming like HL2, WoW, etc. nor do I need it for autocad etc. Probably the only significant multimedia use I have is playing mp3, kid's games (like Barbie, Clifford, Dora and stuff) or watching Barney VCDs, DivX movies and tv programmes. Is the Intel Extreme Graphics sufficient for this? I don't need those high-specs graphic card right?

I'm looking at this model which I think is pretty decent for the price. It was recently advertised in the papers.

Compaq Presario M2013AP (RM3,799)
- Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
- Intel Pentium M processor 715 * (1.50Ghz)
- Intel 855GM Chipset
- Intel Pro wireless 2200BG WLAN 802.11b/g
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- 256MB DDR SDRAM (will upgrade to 512MB)
- 40GB Hard Disk
- DVD/CD-RW Combo drive
- 3 USB 2.0 Ports + 1 IEEE 1394
- Integrated Bluetooth
- 6 in 1 card reader
- 15' XGA TFT display
- High speed 56k modem
- Integrated 10/100 Base TX LAN
- JBL speakers
- 6-cell Li-Ion battery (rated 3.5-4.0 hours)
- Stylish nylon carrying case
- 1 year warranty (thinking of extending this to 3 years)

Nice form factor too and silver in color. Please share your thoughts. Appreciate it.