Compaq Presario 1255 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
12.1"
Resolution
800 x 600 (SVGA)
CPU
AMD K6-2 333 MHz
GPU
NeoMagic MagicGraph 128ZV+ (NM2097)
RAM
32 MB (provided memory is soldered)
Storage
4 GB
Battery Capacity
43 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Compaq Presario 1255
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 27.4 cm x 5 cm
Weight 3.3 kg
Colour Black
DISPLAY Compaq Presario 1255
Screen Size (Type) 12.1"
Screen Resolution 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Widescreen No
PROCESSOR Compaq Presario 1255
CPU AMD K6-2 333 MHz
Cache L2 - 512 KB - Pipeline Burst
Front Side Bus 66 MHz
MEMORY Compaq Presario 1255
RAM 32 MB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 160 MB
RAM Type SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 66 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 144-pin
Slots Qty 1
STORAGE Compaq Presario 1255
Floppy Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy - integrated
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 4 GB
Optical Drive 1 x CD-ROM
Read Speed 24x
Compliant Standards Kodak PhotoCD, CD-DA, CD-XA, CDi
AUDIO & VIDEO Compaq Presario 1255
Graphics Processor (GPU) NeoMagic MagicGraph 128ZV+ (NM2097)
Video Memory 2 MB EDO RAM
Supported Display Graphics VGA (640x480), XGA (1024x768), SVGA (800x600), SXGA (1280x1024)
Compliant Standards Sound Blaster 16/Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Compaq Presario 1255
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, Hayes AT command set
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
BATTERY Compaq Presario 1255
Technology Nickel Metal Hydride
Battery Capacity (Size) 43 Wh
AC ADAPTER Compaq Presario 1255
Input AC 110/220 V ± 10% (50/60 Hz)
Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
INPUT Compaq Presario 1255
Type Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Compaq Presario 1255
Slots 1 x CardBus (1 free)
1 x memory (1 free)
Interfaces 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x keyboard / mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x USB 4 pin USB Type A
1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone mono 3.5 mm
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
SOFTWARE Compaq Presario 1255
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 98
Software Included Microsoft Works 4.5, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Word 97, McAfee VirusScan, Quicken
MISCELLANEOUS Compaq Presario 1255
Integrated Options Stereo speakers, keyboard, touchpad, display
Features Kensington MicroSaver security system, power-on password
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in

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