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Compaq Presario R3000 August 2nd, 2004 | by Jeff Fila

With the laptop PC marketplace flooding with both ultra-portable solutions and heavy desktop-replacement notebooks, some of the best deals can be found in the mid-sized category.

Take Compaq's Presario R3000T platform for instance. The company offers the R3000T series with a 15.4-inch screen and a number of configurations that can keep it below the $1,000 price range or over $1,300. With integrated flash card readers, a host of optical drive options and good battery life, the R300T series has a lot to offer a wide range of consumers looking for a portable computer that won't break the bank, or their backpack straps.

The R3000 series features a sturdy black plastic exterior and a silver interior finish.