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34 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of HP Compaq nc2400 Series Business Notebook. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the keyboard and size. The battery and price also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the image quality and energy efficiency.
portability, price, battery, size, keyboard
performance, screen, touchpad, energy, image quality
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Compaq nc2400 Series Business Notebook is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of HP Compaq nc2400 Series Business Notebook from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the sound and price are on the whole positive. The battery and portability also get good reviews, whereas there are some less positive views about the image quality and screen.
portability, battery, price, sound
reliability, screen, image quality
67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)
Looking for a super-light notebook with a dual core CPU and an integrated DVD writer? HP has the answer.
Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)
Low powered but strong, reliable and affordable
Affordable ; Well built
Poor power and performance
It struggles on performance terms, but it's reliable and the price is attractive
Expert review by : David James (pcplus.co.uk)
Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (cnet.co.uk)
The Compaq nc2400, HP's newest corporate ultraportable , is not the lightest laptop on the market, but it strikes an appealing balance between features and portability for a lower price than competitive models. Though it weighs less than 4 pounds, it...
Very low starting price; includes key security features; has a large display for such a lightweight model; three-year warranty.
A bit heavier than comparable models; lacks a touch pad and a scroll button; fewer ports and connections than competitive models.
Though it lacks the latest components, the low-price HP Compaq nc2400 strikes an appealing balance between features and portability for basic mobile users.
Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)
Exceptional battery life and a compact design make the nc2400 a great option for those willing to sacrifice some performance.
Brilliant battery life, Small, Optical drive
Performance a little lacking, No touchpad, Flex in display casing
Expert review by (goodgearguide.com.au)
Brilliant battery life, Small, Optical drive
Performance a little lacking, No touchpad, Flex in display casing
Exceptional battery life and a compact design make the nc2400 a great option for those willing to sacrifice some performance.
Expert review by : Evan Blass (engadget.com)
You may have missed that Compaq nc2400 ultraportable business laptop among the slew of notebooks we reported on yesterday, but according to Laptop magazine, those on a budget looking to travel light should probably give the 3.6-pound (with battery)...
Expert review by : Kalpana Ettenson (pcworld.com)
This laptop's nice attention to design is offset by its poor performance.
Lightweight, with a nice widescreen
Sluggish WorldBench performance
Expert review by : Kalpana Ettenson (pcworld.com)
Lightweight ultraportable offers a comfy keyboard and excellent battery life, but sluggish WorldBench performance.
Lightweight, with a nice widescreen
Sluggish WorldBench performance
Despite its performance shortcomings, the nc2400 does have attributes that make it appealing, including its light weight, excellent battery life, and a great keyboard--all for a reasonable price. Just don't expect the notebook to power through lots of...
Expert review by : Kalpana Ettenson (pcworld.com)
Photograph: Chris Manners
Lightweight, with a nice widescreen
Sluggish WorldBench performance
Lightweight ultraportable offers a comfy keyboard and excellent battery life, but sluggish WorldBench performance.
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