Compaq Presario Laptop CQ60-214DX

Compaq Presario laptops are your choice if you want basic system, cheap that will offer entry-level use. Compaq is under HP name, as it has been taken by HP but the original name has been kept. You might have noticed that as many systems have the same components and sometimes the same design.


But Compaq Presario are cheaper and even so they deliver great performance if you want to get started with a decent laptop and don’t want to throw yourself on higher performing systems without knowing how to operate them.  Compaq Presario cq60-214dx laptop has a nice style, with its glossy black case and silver touchpad. You can see the classic look as an advantage when you will be able to blend with everybody.



The system is powered by the 2.16 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core Mobile Processor T3400, the dual-core stores twice the power and performance in a single processor. So you can imagine that multitasking will work smooth and fast. You will be able to manage your applications and still be able to run a virus check in the background. The memory installed is 2GB and the maximum is 4GB. It is enough to help the processor load pages faster and to work at the best speed. If you get the maximum you will feel a major improvement in the system’s performance. Video graphics included are Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, you will be able to play some low-demanding games; just don’t expect the latest 3D games to work on this laptop.



The hard drive has 160GB, a bit less for storing all your files. Sometimes you might run out of space, it’s best to get an upgrade in this sector as well. Also most of the applications nowadays require more and more resources. Thanks to the SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, you will be able to light-scribe images and text on your discs. After the burning process is over, just flip the disc and you will have the job done.

The display has 15.6” High definition HP with BrightView technology. According to HP, this technology improves the screen’s quality and you will enjoy clearer images and crispier colors. The pixel resolution is 1366x768; movies will look just great at this size. Connectivity and networking is done either though the high speed 56K modem, integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN or wireless through 802.11b/g WLAN. Sound is provided by Altec Lansing speakers, and if you really like listening to music at high volumes you might consider external speakers, if not you will be satisfied with the ones incorporated in the Compaq Presario cq60-214dx laptop.



External ports are also available and you will be able to find them all including three USB ports, one headphone out and one microphone in, VGA, modem an LAN. The laptop measures 14.88" (L) x 9.9" (D) x 13.8" (min H) -1.72" (max H) and weights 6.57lbs. It’s quite portable and you can take it with you if you want to stay connected to your friends, e-mail and so on.

The 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery will last for about two or three hours, the operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic, and you will find other pre-installed software among which Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days of update.