Compaq launched its HP nx9010 laptop in 2003, praising the wireless capability and desktop replacement quality. The computer had some rough points--the graphics weren't up to par and it was heavy--but overall the HP nx9010 was a decent model for business or personal use.
With its Pentium 4 processor, up to 80GB hard drive, up to 1GB RAM and 8-cell Lithium battery, the HP Compaq 9010 held up to its competitors. The model has since been discontinued to make way for newer more updated models, but you can still purchase the Compaq 9010 new or used online and at retail stores that may still have models in inventory.
If you're considering a Compaq nx9010 for your office, you have three choices:
1. Buy a new or used Compaq nx9010 laptop online. Look for cheap refurbished or used models that you can personalize and upgrade.
2. Update your HP Compaq nx9010 to fit modern standards, choosing extra internal RAM, video card, hard drive or external accessories.
3. Choose another model at the HP Compaq nx9010 price. Find the models that replaced this one or go with another company altogether.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Buy a new or used Compaq business notebook nx9010
Browse online bidding sites to get a great deal on a Hewlett Packard nx9010. You may be able to find a new model at your local computer retailer but most have probably been taken out of inventory by now. Focus on used or refurbished models which you can upgrade yourself to customize.
I recommend: Shop
eBay to find the most options and to bid your price for a new or used HP nx9010 laptop. Check other websites such as
VAI or
Computer Online to find new models at not-so-great prices.
Upgrade your new or used HP nx9010 laptop to make it more current
Take your existing HP Compaq nx9010 and make it better with internal hardware upgrades and Compaq nx9010 driver updates. You can only upgrade the 9010 so far but you can change out the RAM, hard drive, sound and video card and disk drives to make it run faster and more efficiently for your business.
I recommend: Buy a new battery or plug-in adapter from
Apex Battery or
Amazon to keep your computer from constantly shutting down. Add new
memory and download HP Compaq
drivers to keep your HP nx9010 laptop in top shape.
Choose new accessories and programs to help your small business run more efficiently
Once you have your computer running faster with new internal hardware, add external accessories and new programs to give your HP Compaq nx9010 all the tools necessary to run your business. Purchase office programs to organize your business information and extra speakers, mice and projectors for your business meetings.
I recommend: Purchase a new
HP printer to go with your laptop. You can network it to use with all your office computers or keep it in your office for your own personal use. Use
Microsoft XP Professional as Vista may be too complex for the outdated nx9010, and install
Office Small Business to help you with organization.
Purchase another model from HP or another brand at a similar HP Compaq nx9010 price
Look for new Hewlett Packard laptop models, which replaced the HP nx9010, at HP's website or at your local computer retailer. New notebooks will have faster processors, better graphics, larger hard drives, higher quality wireless capabilities and will also be lightweight and easy to carry with you from meetings to office to home.
I recommend: Search
HP Compaq notebooks for a direct replacement to the HP Compaq 9010. Look for other notebook options from
Dell and
Gateway to stay in a similar price range.
Sony VAIO and
Apple notebooks offer more power and sleek looks but often carry a higher price tag.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- CNET reviewed the Compaq nx9010 laptop as a great option for the price. But there were some negatives that some users can't get past. The graphics were choppy, the processor was slow, the wireless connection didn't work at times and the computer was plain heavy. Compaq updated drivers to combat some of these problems but it turned a lot of people away from the computer to other alternatives. However, try updating the graphics card, and you may find that you have no issues at all.
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