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Compaq Evo Notebook N180
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What's New
  • Dual optical drive support with one fixed drive and one modular bay drive
  • Mobile IntelÒ PentiumÒ III 1.2 GHz–M, 1.13 GHz-M, or 1.06 GHz-M processor with enhanced SpeedStep™ technology
  • Digital Video Editing Port 1394
  • Easy Access Internet Buttons

At A Glance

  • Weighs only 7.6 lb/3.4 kg
  • 1.6 in/4.1 cm thin
  • 15-inch XGA TFT display
  • 128 or 256-MB SDRAM (133 MHz) standard, upgradeable to 1024 MB
  • Integrated mini PCI 56K V.92 modem plus 10/100 NIC
  • Complete set of system ports including two USB port expansion options, 1394 Digital Video Input
  • Full-size keyboard
  • MicrosoftÒ WindowsÒ XP Pro or Windows 2000 Professional preinstalled
  • Protected by a One-Year, Worldwide Limited Warranty —certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq Customer Support Center for details.

What’s Special

  • Modular Bay which enables simultaneous use of up to two optical drives, supports a second battery, or floppy drive
  • Magnesium display enclosure
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Panel and Processor 15-inch TFT XGA display with 1024 x 768 resolution up to 16M colors
1.2 GHz-M on Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with 512-KB L2 cache, or
1.13 GHz-M on Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with 512-KB L2 cache, or
1.06 GHz-M on Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with 512-KB L2 cache
NOTE: Mobile Intel Pentium III-M processors support enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology.
     
Memory
Standard 256-MB (133 MHz) SDRAM
Maximum 1024-MB (133 MHz) SDRAM
NOTE: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we strongly recommend using only Compaq branded memory modules to ensure compatibility.
     
Communications Type III Mini PCI 56K (V.92) modem plus integrated 10/100 NIC
NOTE: Designed only to allow faster downloads from V.90 compliant sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions.
NOTE: Communication availability is subject to country regulatory approval.
     
Keyboard Full-size desktop-compatible keyboard; special feature hotkeys for instant access to toggling between internal and external displays, or simultaneous displays and brightness
Oversized keys and separate cursor control keys (88 keys) – 101-key compatible
Windows Key
SoftTouch Palm Rest provides a more comfortable feel.
     
Easy Access Internet
Buttons		 The Evo™ Notebook N180 comes with four Easy Access Buttons designed to increase customer productivity by providing one-touch access to helpful Compaq information, favorite Internet destinations, files, or applications.
     
Pointing Device TouchPad
     
PC Card Slots One (1) Type I/II PC Card Slot that supports both 32-bit CardBus (Full support in Microsoft Windows 9.x and Windows 2000) and 16-bit PCMCIA Cards
     
Storage Diskette Drives 1.44-MB diskette drive (model dependant)
Fixed Optical Drives DVD-ROM drive
Modular Bay Drive 1.44-MB Floppy drive or CD-RW drive (model dependant)
Hard Drive 30 GB or 20 GB (model dependant)
     
Multimedia JBL Pro speakers for enhanced stereo audio
Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo audio
Integrated speaker
External volume controls
Headphone-out
Microphone in
Software MPEG1 support
DVD movie playback software
DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie playback
4X AGP graphics
16 or 32-MB SDRAM (model dependant)
     
Interfaces PC Card Slot 1 Type I, II
USB 1.1 Connectors 2
Digital Video Port 1394 1
Parallel SPP/ECP standard interface; (DB25 connector) 1
PS/2 Style Mouse or Keyboard port 1
RJ-45 Ethernet jack 1
RJ-11 modem jack 1
Audio ports (headphone/speaker out, microphone-in) 2
S-Video TV-Out 1
External VGA monitor port 1
QuikDock connector 1
     
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon M6 with 16 or 32-MB SDRAM (model dependant)
ATI Mobility Radeon M6 graphics processor includes hardware accelerated 3D graphics for enhanced DVD playback and 3D performance
     
Display (External) Up to 32-bit per pixel color depth
Supports 1024 x 768 resolutions up to 100-Hz refresh rate, depending on monitor capability, resolution and color depth settings
     
Display (Internal) 15-inch TFT XGA display with 1024 x 768 resolution up to 16.7M colors
     
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional preinstalled, or
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional preinstalled
     
Software Online Safety and Comfort Guide
Online User’s Guide
Norton Anti Virus 2001
Pinnacle Studio SW
DVD Playback SW
     
System Recovery Each unit is shipped with a CD kit for quick recovery (erases hard disk and restores manufacturer-installed image) and software recovery (installs only selected standard software)
     
Security Cable lock support
Power-On Password
Supervisor Password
     
Power Supply External AC Adapter; 6-foot/18.2-meter power cord included
     
Battery The Evo Notebook N180 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery provides up to four hours of battery life; up to six hours achieved using optional additional Modular Bay battery.
NOTE: Actual results may vary with product model, configuration, and individual usage. Compaq results of 4:05 (hr:min) were achieved running the eTesting Labs Inc.'s BatteryMarkä Test version 4.0.1 on an N180 with an Intel Pentium III-M 1 GHz CPU, 15-inch XGA panel, 128-MB RAM, 20-GB HDD, CD, 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery, and NIC/modem. System parameters were set according to eTesting Labs’ recommendations: panel brightness 50%, hard drive standby and video idle time three minutes, Intel SpeedStep battery optimized mode.

NOTE: This test was performed without independent verification by eTesting Labs Inc. eTesting Labs Inc. makes no representations or warranties as to the result of the test. BatteryMark is a trademark of Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc., and affiliate of eTesting Labs Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.

Battery charge time about two hours when unit turned off.
     
Power Conservation Intel SpeedStep technology (allows a Battery Optimized Mode where CPU draws 50% of normal power yet affords 70 to 80% of maximum PIII processing speed)
Hibernation
Instant-on through Standby
Pop-ups with three presets
One custom level of power conservation
ACPI compliant
     
Modular Bay Modular Bay devices may be swapped with the system powered on (hot) or in suspend mode (warm) under any supported operating system.
     
Service and Support Compaq Services includes a One-Year Limited Warranty, whole-unit replacement through second business day, pickup and delivery. (Eligibility depends on geographic location.) Optional services include a One-Year Warranty Extension. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. See the Limited Warranty Statement for details.
     
Naming Convention The Etymology of a Model name:
     
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Models NOTE: These models are available in North America only.
N18P113X520VC25TOL Display 15-inch color TFT XGA
Processor Mobile Intel Pentium III 1.13 GHz-M
Cache Memory 512-KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 256-MB SDRAM
Maximum 1024-MB SDRAM
Fixed Optical Drive DVD-ROM drive
Modular Bay Floppy drive
Hard Drive 20-GB
Modem Type III Mini PCI 56K (V.92) modem plus integrated 10/100 NIC
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon M6-P graphics controller 4x AGP and 16-MB DDR SDRAM
Audio JBL Pro speakers
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  
N18P120X530ZC25TOL Display 15-inch color TFT XGA
Processor Mobile Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz-M
Cache Memory 512-KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 256-MB SDRAM
Maximum 1024-MB SDRAM
Fixed Optical Drive DVD-ROM drive
Modular Bay CD-RW drive
Hard Drive 30-GB
Modem Type III Mini PCI 56K (V.92) modem plus integrated 10/100 NIC
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon M6-P graphics controller 4x AGP and 32-MB DDR SDRAM
Audio JBL Pro speakers
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
NOTE: These models are available in North America only.
         Pentium III 1.13 GHz-M Pentium III 1.2 GHz-M
         15-inch XGA 15-inch XGA
         256 MB 256 MB
         20-GB 30-GB
         Fixed DVD-ROM drive Fixed DVD-ROM Drive
         Modular Bay
Floppy Drive		 Modular Bay
CD-RW drive
         Integrated NIC Integrated NIC
         Touchpad Touchpad
NORTH AMERICA 
US            
   N180P113X520C25TOL Windows XP Professional 470030-249   
    N180P120X530C25TOL Windows XP Professional     470030-255 
         
Additional Evo N180 models are available with the modules listed below through the ² Built For Your Business² , custom-configuration models at www.directplus.compaq.com.
  • Intel Pentium III-M 1.06 GHz
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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Memory 512-MB SDRAM (133 MHz) Memory Module 238830-B25
256-MB SDRAM (133 MHz) Memory Module 197898-B25
128-MB SDRAM (133 MHz) Memory Module 197897-B25
64-MB SDRAM (133 MHz) Memory Module 197896-B25
(Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we strongly recommend using only Compaq branded memory modules to ensure compatibility.)
    
Power Lithium-Ion (4.0AH) – Primary Battery 235883-B21
High Capacity Lithium-Ion 2nd Battery (Modular Bay option) 235882-B21
AC Adapter 177624-001
Auto Adapter 167895-001
    
Modular Bay Optical Drives 8X CD-RW 235880-B21
8X DVD-ROM 235879-B21
DVD/CD-RW combo drive 235881-B21
1.44MB Floppy Drive 274040-B21
    
Useful Accessories DEFCON Security Lock 201708-001
DEFCON Security System 158638-001
    
Carrying Cases Compaq Plus (Nylon) 242360-B25
Compaq Ultralite (Nylon) 167336-B21
Compaq Ultralite (Leather) 242359-B25
Compaq Professional (Nylon) 242361-B25
Compaq Professional (Leather) 242362-B25
NOTE: For additional Compaq Brand cases, visit http://www.compaq.com/products/notebooks/
    
Port Expansion Solutions QuikDock Port Replicator 235884-B21
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Standard Memory
2 slots available
Slot 1 contains 1 256MB SODIMM
Standard Slot 1 Slot 2     
256 MB 256 MB Empty
320 MB 256 MB 64 MB
384 MB 256 MB 128 MB
512 MB 256 MB 256 MB
768 MB 256 MB 512 MB
1 GB 512 MB 512 MB
Following are memory options available from Compaq:
  • 64-MB Memory Upgrade            197896-B25
  • 128-MB Memory Upgrade         197897-B25
  • 256-MB Memory Upgrade         197898-B25
  • 512-MB Memory Upgrade         238830-B25
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Drive Support
System Drive Support Quantity
Supported		 Drive Bay Supported
Media
8x DVD-ROM 1 Modular Bay; Removable
CD-RW Drive 1 Modular Bay; Removable
DVD/CD-RW combo drive 1 Modular Bay; Removable
Secondary Battery 1 Modular Bay; Removable
1.44MB Floppy Drive 1 Modular Bay; Removable
      
Hard Drives
20-GB Hard Drive 1
30-GB Hard Drive 1
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System Unit Dimensions
(H x W x D)		 1.63 x 12.91 x 10.99 in/4.14 x 32.79 x 27.91 cm
Weight 15-inch TFT with Li-Ion Battery and weight saver 7.65 lb/3.47 kg
Stand-Alone Power Requirements Nominal Operating Voltage
(8-cell Lithium-Ion)		 14.8 VDC
Nominal Operating Voltage
(6-cell Lithium-Ion in Modular Bay)		 11.1 VDC
Temperature Operating 50° to 95°F/10° to 35°C
Non-operating –4° to 140° F/–20° to 60° C
Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)		 Operating 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating 5% to 95% relative humidity, 101.6°F/38.7°C Maximum wet bulb temperature
Shock Operating 10 G, 11 ms, half-sine
Non-operating 60 G, 11 ms, half-sine
Vibration Operating 0.5 G zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, at 0.5 oct/min sweep rate
Non-operating 1.0 G, zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, at 0.5 oct/min sweep rate
Maximum Altitude (unpressurized) Operating 0 to 10,000 ft/0 to 3,048 m
Non-operating 0 to 30,000 ft/0 to 9,144 m
   
15-inch Color TFT XGA Display Dimensions
(H x W)		 9.52 x 12.47 in/24.2 x 31.7 cm
Diagonal Size 15 in/38 cm
Mounting Internal (Side Mount)
Number of Colors 256K
Contrast Ratio 150:1
Brightness 120+ nit
Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.297 x 0.297 mm
Format 1024 x 768
Configuration RGB Vertical Stripe
Backlight Cold cathode fluorescent, 1 tube
Character Display 80 x 25
Total Power Consumption 5.5W
Refresh 60 Hz
   
Hard Drives
20-GB Capacity 20 GB
Height 0.374 in/9.5 mm
Width 2.75 in/70 mm
Interface ATA-5
Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum burst) 100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Security ATA Security
Seek Time (typical reads, including settling) Single Track 2.5 ms
Average 12 ms
Maximum 23 ms
Rotational Speed 4200 rpm
Logical Blocks ~ 39,070,080
Operating Temperature 41° to 131°F/5° to 55°C
   
30-GB Capacity 30 GB
Height 0.374 in/9.5 mm
Width 2.75 in/70 mm
Interface ATA-5
Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum burst) 100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Security ATA Security
Seek Time (typical reads, including settling) Single Track 2.5 ms
Average 12 ms
Maximum 23 ms
Rotational Speed 4200 rpm
Logical Blocks ~ 58,605,120
Operating Temperature 41° to 131°F/5° to 55°C
   
DVD/CD-RW Drive Modular Bay Drive Dimensions
(H x W x D)		 0.5 x 5.21 x 4.97 in/1.27 x 13.25 x 12.61 cm
Weight 0.74 lb/0.33 kg
Center Hole Diameter 1.5 cm
Disk Diameter 12 cm/8 cm
Disk Thickness 1.2 mm
Track Pitch 0.74 µm
Access Times (typical reads, including settling) Random CD-ROM < 120 ms
Full-Stroke CD-ROM < 175 ms
Audio Output Level Line-out 0.7 Vrms
Cache Buffer 128 KB/s (minimum)
Maximum transfer rate Read (CD-ROM): Up to 24X (3,600 KB/sec)
Read (DVD): Up to 6X (8,100 KB/sec)
Write: Up to 4X (600 KB/sec)
Re-write: Up to 4X (600 KB/sec)
Start-up Time < 7 seconds Single Session Disk
Stop Time < 4 seconds
   
CD-RW Drive (Modular Bay) Modular Bay Drive Dimensions
(H x W x D)		 0.5 x 5.21 x 4.97 in/1.27 x 13.25 x 12.61 cm
Weight 0.74 lb/0.33 kg
Center Hole Diameter 1.5 cm
Disk Diameter 12 cm/8 cm
Disk Thickness 1.2 mm
Track Pitch 0.74 µm
Access Times (typical reads, including settling) Random < 100 ms
Full-Stroke < 200 ms
Audio Output Level Line-out 0.7 Vrms
Cache Buffer 128 KB/s (minimum)
Maximum transfer rate Read (CD-ROM): Up to 24X (3,600 KB/sec)
Write: Up to 8X (1,200 KB/sec)
Re-write: Up to 4X (600 KB/sec)
Start-up Time < 7 seconds
Stop Time < 4 seconds
   
DVD-ROM Drive (Fixed) Center Hole Diameter 1.5 cm
Disc Diameter 12 cm/8 cm
Disc Thickness 1.2 mm
Track Pitch 0.74 µm
Access Times (typical reads, including settling) Random < 180 ms DVD Media
Full-Stroke (typical) < 300 ms DVD Media
Random (typical) < 120 ms CD Media
Full-Stroke (typical) < 200 ms CD Media
Cache Buffer 512 KB/s (minimum)
Maximum transfer rate Read (CD-ROM): Up to 24X (3,600 KB/sec)
Read (DVD): Up to 8X (10,800 KB/sec)
Start-up Time < 12 seconds
Stop Time < 3 seconds
   
External AC Adapter Weight 0.45 lb/0.21 kg
Power Supply (Input) Operating Voltage 100 to 240 VAC RMS Nominal
Operating Current 1.5 A RMS
Operating Frequency Range 50 to 60 Hz AC Nominal
Maximum Transient 4/50 kV
   
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Dimensions
(H x W x D)		 0.86 x 5.63 x 3.34 in/2.2 x 14.3 x 8.5 cm
Weight 0.96 lb/0.44 kg
Cells 8-cell Lithium-Ion
Energy Voltage 14.4 V
Amp-hour capacity 4.0 Ah
Watt-hour capacity 57.6Wh
Temperature Operating 50° to 104°F/10° to 40°C
Non-operating –4° to 140°F/–20° to 60°C
   
Modular Bay Lithium-Ion
Battery Pack 		Dimensions
(H x W x D)		 0.55 x 5.19 x 5.31 in/1.4 x 13.2 x 13.5 cm
Weight 0.77 lb/0.35 kg
Cells 6-cell Lithium-Ion
Energy Voltage 10.8 V
Amp-hour capacity 3.6 Ah
Watt-hour capacity 38.9 Wh
Temperature Operating 50° to 104°F/10° to 40°C
Non-operating –4° to 140°F/–20° to 60°C
   

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