Compal HEL80 Review Intro The Compal HEL80 laptop is equipped with the Intel Core Duo technology

and has many useful features such as the nVidia 7600 256MB PCI-E Graphics Card, DDR2 667MHz Memory & a built in fingerprint reader & camera. Compal is the 2nd largest laptop MFG in the world. The HEL80 WXGA model is a part of Intel's VBI (Verified by Intel) program and both current models are Core 2 Duo (Merom) ready. The HEL80 has a great feature set. Our Configuration Intel Centrino Core Duo T2600 2.16GHz 667MHz FSB 2GB DDR2 667MHz Corsair Ram 60GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive 15.4" WSXGA+ Display Intel 802.11A/B/G Wireless

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Processor & Chipset
Processor: Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Processors Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo (Merom 64-bit) ready Chipset: Intel 945PM and ICH7-M 667MHz System Bus Speed

I/O Interfaces

Display

15.4" "Matte" WSXGA+ (1680x1050 Max Res) or "Glossy" WXGA (1280x800 Max Res) Widescreen Display

3 USB 2.0 ports Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Camera 1 IEEE-1394 Firewire Port (4 pin) VGA port: 15 pin DDC2b compliant 1 Mic-in and 1 Headphone-out 1 S-Video TV output 1 S-Video TV input (with TV Tuner Option) Kensington lock support No serial, Parallel or PS/2 ports RF-in Connector

Video Controller

Input Device

nVIDIA GeForce PCI Express Go 7600 w/256MB Windows Extended Desktop Supported

Keyboard with 85/86 Full Size Keys MS Windows Function Keys ElanTech Programmable TouchPad 4 Instant Launch buttons - Internet, email, [2x]User programmable

Disk Drives

+/-DVD R/RW DVD Burner Multi Drive Dual Layer or DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (both include software) Supports SATA Hard Disk Drives, 2.5" 9.5mm Built-in 4-in-1 memory card reader (MS/MSPRO/SD/MMC)

PCMCIA/Express Card Slot

1 Type II PCMCIA slot (ENE CB-712/714/810) 54mm Express Card Universal Slot 34/54 Devices

Electrical Requirement

Full Range 90-264V A/C, Auto-Sensing, Auto-Switching 90W with 19V 4.74A DC Adapter

Memory

512MB DDR2/667 Memory (up to 2GB Dual Channel) Two SO-DIMM Ram sockets

Cooling

Copper CPU & Video Heatsinks 1 Exhaust Fan

Network

Built-in Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

Size and Weight

14.25" x 10.4" x 1.25~1.5"

Network Built in Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT Network (Realtek RTL8168/8111) Built in Agere 56k V.90/V.92 MDC Fax/Modem

6.95 lb. including battery

Warranty

Audio Features

Built-in 7.1+2 HD Audio Codec (Realtek ALC883) 3D Surround sound Full Duplex 2 Built-in stereo speakers and 1 built in microphone Mic-in and Headphone-out

1-Year Parts & Labor Warranty Lifetime Toll Free Technical support Two & Three Year (ADP) Accidental Damage Protection Full Cover Plans (Optional)

Additional Features

Battery

Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Primary 9-cell Battery Life: 3.5 to 4+ hours Charging time is about 2.5 hours (Off) to 3.5 hours (On) Spare 6-cell (Optional)

Built in Fingerprint Scanner/Reader Built in Bluetooth - Foxconn T60H928 (Optional) Internal Multi Regional TV Tuner w/Remote - Lifeview LR535 (Optional) Deluxe Carrying Case (Optional) 12V Auto/Airplane Adapter (Optional) Windows XP Pro, or XP Home (Optional) Drivers and Utility CD

This is Compals 1st Intel Core DUO system supporting the nVidia 7600 256MB. Whats included:

view larger image here Barebones Package

1. Driver CD 2. Screws for CPU/HD 3. Screws for Back Panels 4. Compal & nVidia Decal 5. International Power Cord 6. U.S. Power Cord 7. AC Adapter 8. 9 Cell Battery 9. CPU Cooling Fan & Heatsink 10. Hard Drive Bracket 11. Keyboard 12. Top Frame to lock in Keyboard The System: Open Barebone:

view larger image here Assembled Unit:

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Top/Front

view larger image here 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Left Speaker 4-in-1 Memory Card Reader Wireless ON/OFF Switch Lid closing latch RF Input (For optional TV Tuner) Right Speaker

Right Side Barebone:

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view larger image here 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Headphone / Audio Out Mic In 2 USB 2.0 Ports CD/Optical bay VGA Out

Left Side

view larger image here 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Back Future port for Internal TV Tuner (Optional) Cooling Exhaust USB 2.0 Port IEEE 1394 Mini Firewire 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Type II PCMCIA Card Slot Express Card Slot

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view larger image here 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. S-Video Out Port Battery Bay 56K Modem Cooling Vents AC Adapter Power Input

Bottom (closed)

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view larger image here 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Battery Bay with two locking mechanisms Internal TV Tuner Slot 2 SODIMM Ram Slots (2GB Max) Processor Fan/Heatsink Processor Socket Hard Drive Bay / Bluetooth (underneath hard drive) Wireless LAN Bay Cooling Vents

Keyboard & Mouse

1. Media Shortcut buttons (Play, Pause, Stop etc) 2. Caps/Scroll/Num Lock Activation LED's 3. [2] User Programmable Shortcut Buttons 4. Internet Shortcut Button 5. Email Shortcut Button 6. Power Button 7. Touch Pad 8. Side Scroll Bar (Up/Down) 9. Left Mouse Button 10. Fingerprint Reader 11. Right Mouse Button Camera

Disassembled

view larger image here 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Mouse Touch Pad Scroll Bar (Up/Down) Left & Right Mouse Buttons Fingerprint Reader Keyboard Input Cooling Vent Media Buttons Power & Shortcut Buttons

Overview of Bottom

view larger image here Processor Bay

view larger image here CPU Heatsink

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Heatsink Fan

Hard Drive & Wireless Bay

1. Internal SATA Hard Drive 2. Wireless (802.11G) Card Ram & TV Tuner Bay

view larger image here Battery run time (with standard 9 cell): Run time was with all devices enabled Screen 55% Brightness: 3 Hour and 43 Minutes Screen 100% Brightness: 2 Hour and 37 Minutes LCD screen Clarity and Quality The high resolution (1680x1050) WSXGA Display (uses the new Prism Technology)

Out of the box performance Specs

HD Tune (60GB 7200 SATA)

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Run #2

3DMark '05

Using stock nVidia Driver Score (Stock) - 3113 (350 Core / 350 Memory) Score (Overclocked) - 3732 (486 Core / 372 Memory) Using 91.33 Forceware Driver Score (Stock) - 3127 (350 Core / 350 Memory) Score (Overclocked) - 3739 (486 Core / 372 Memory)
(!!Overclock at your own risk!!)

Resolution: 12801024 (Stock)

Maximum quality option, Direct3D renderer Level: Research, demo: Research.tmd Pixel shader: default model Antialising: From System Anisotropic filtering: From System HDR: disabled Geometry Instancing: disabled Normal-maps compression: disabled Score = 54.11 FPS (Run 1) Score = 55.16 FPS (Run 2) Average score = 54.63 FPS ________________________________________________

Resolution: 12801024 (Overclocked)

Maximum quality option, Direct3D renderer Level: Research, demo: Research.tmd Pixel shader: default model Antialising: From System Anisotropic filtering: From System HDR: disabled Geometry Instancing: disabled Normal-maps compression: disabled Score = 63.97 FPS (Run 1) Score = 65.53 FPS (Run 2) Average score = 64.75 FPS Conclusion We not only sell this model but use it in a heavy multitasking business environment. We have also used this model with of HALO and FARCRY. We highly recommend this model. Very well design & build Great cooling and very quiet Built in Fingerprint Reader Built in 1.3MP Camera Good gaming performance SATA hard drive support Intel Merom Ready Great Feature Set & Value Cons: No DVI Out 3D Mark score could be a little better

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