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Compaq Presario cq60 series of notebook computers have been designed as a combination of features to help you through your daily-computing needs. Compaq Presario systems are suitable for those looking for a reliable computer, with which they manage to edit documents, surf the internet, edit some pictures or videos, and play some simple demanding games and so on.  The prices remain low, so don’t expect high-end performance and gaming capabilities. For entry level and simple computing needs, these systems are reliable and perfect for the job. It is also important to mention that Compaq cq60 line has a beautiful design, with glossy black casing and silver touchpad. The matching “Q” logo on the top casing gives it a special look.
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<strong>Compaq Presario cq60-212us notebook pc</strong> is powered by the 2.00 GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 Dual-Core Processor. AMD processors are designed mostly to meet simple computing needs and this is the reason they come a bit cheaper. The good thing is that you have the maximum memory installed, which is 4GB. With this amount you’ll be able to perform multitasking instantly. Video graphics installed are NVIDIA GeForce 8200M, it allows you to play some games and even an improvement in the video quality will be noticed while watching movies.

The hard drive is pretty spacious, 250GB, gives you enough room to store all your data. What is nice about this <strong>Compaq Presario cq60-212us notebook pc</strong> is that it has a SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support; you will be able to watch DVD movies, burn DVDs and even print images on the disk. When the burning process is over, you just flip the disk and printing text or images is done easily.



Network is possible thanks to the high-speed 56k modem, integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN and wireless connectivity through 802.11b/g WLAN. Images will look crisp and clear at the beautiful 15.6” Diagonal High Definition HP with a resolution of 1366x768. What is more, with the BrightView Technology, we are assured to see an improvement in the image quality, crisper images and brighter colors. Even the sound is pretty good; Altec Lansing speakers deliver decent sound even at a high volume.

As for external ports, you have all you need and more: 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, three USB ports, one headphone-out and one microphone-in, one VGA, one port for LAN and one for the modem. The notebook measures 14.88" (L) x 9.9" (D) x 13.8" (min H) -1.72" (max H) and weights 6.52. It’s true it is not the lighter system available, but it looks good and the price is reasonable, so it is worth the carrying. 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery gives power to your <strong>Compaq Presario cq60-212us notebook pc</strong>, giving you around 2-3 hours of wireless experience.



Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit is the operating system installed here, and it will help you organize your media files and give you plenty of widgets regarding multimedia activities. Along with the operating system, you will also have some pre-installed software including Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days of update. The warranty is for one year, for all the parts and labor, but the online support is unlimited. you will be able to download drivers, manuals and all you need for your notebook.

<strong>Compaq Presario cq60-210us</strong> <strong>notebook</strong> weights 6.6 pounds and it is a mainstream consumer notebook computer. Unlike other mainstream computers, this one comes inexpensive at around $580. And what defines this notebook is simplicity in design, thin lines and iconic touchpad with sleek control panel. The black glossy imprint leads to improved durability.
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There is a touch of silver on the palm rest and touch pad area for a better contrast. <strong>Compaq Presario cq60</strong> series have all it needs to meet your daily expectations and they get the most out of Windows Vista operating system. Result can be seen in fast research, good organization tools and security when you go online thanks to Norton antivirus installed.

The system is powered by 2.00 GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 Dual-Core Processor, and here is the reason for the low price. AMD processors are cheaper as they can perform basic tasks such as editing documents, slight photo editing, and web browsing and so on. You can expect to run high-end applications or games, as you would do if we were talking about Intel processors. The memory installed on <strong>Compaq Presario cq60-210us</strong> is 2GB and you can make an upgrade up to 4GB.

With this amount multitasking will work nicely and fast. Video graphics are good, NVIDIA GeForce 8200M, you can play some games and run certain applications. The hard drive is spacious, 250GB, you will have plenty of space to store all your documents and media files. Multimedia drive is represented by LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, this means you can both write DVDs and even print text or photos on them after the burning process is over. In this way you will better organize your media discs or even make a personalized gift.



The beautiful display has 15.6” and it features BrightView technology, meaning that you will notice an improvement in image quality, brighter color and sharpen also. The native resolution is 1366x769. Networking can be provided by the high speed 56k modem, integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN and 802.11b/g WLAN. Even the Altec Lansing speakers deliver crisp and loud sound. Furthermore, connectivity ports round all you need: a 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, three USB ports, one for headphone and one for microphone, one VGA, one fort for modem and one for LAN. <strong>Compaq Presario cq60-21us notebook</strong> measures 14.88" (L) x 9.9" (D) x 13.8" (min H) -1.72" (max H) and weights 6.52lbs. The battery is 6-cell Lithium Ion and will last around 2-3 hours depending on the type of applications you will run. Along other pre-installed software, you have Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days of update.



The warranty is for one year for parts and labor and also for telephone support. The online service is available 24/7 and it is unlimited. You can access their website whenever you need to download drivers for your system, manuals, or see any troubleshoots in case you encounter a problem. Setting up the system can be done easily as you receive tons of additional materials to get you started. Even a CD with tutorials is available in the box. Any settings regarding recovery can be done using the pre-loaded software HP Recovery Manager.

What Compaq Presario cq60 series have in common is the great design, the black glossy casing with the “Q” logo up front the case. Another good thing about Compaq Presario notebooks is the low price they offer. The components and features are good and they still run low prices. <strong>Compaq Presario cq60-417dx notebook pc</strong> has a friendly keyboard and touch pad, nice screen with bright colors. On the bad side, it does not have Bluetooth and the processor is not that powerful.
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<strong>Compaq Presario cq60-417dx notebook pc</strong> comes at a fairly price below $400. It features a great 15.6” display, a high resolution and comes with Windows Vista Home Premium, but also it is Windows 7 eligible. Unfortunately the system is not so light, it weights six pounds, but with the great design, comfortable keyboard and keypad and the big screen, the notebook is worth carrying. The 15.6” LCD features a 1366x768 pixel resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It features BrightView technology to deliver better contrast and improved image quality. Stereo speakers also sound good and at higher volume they still sound pretty clear.

As for networking and connectivity you have VGA-out, headphone and microphone jacks, three USB ports, no expansion port, Ethernet and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. You also receive a DVD burner, great thing for a notebook.The hard drive has 160GB and there are 3GB of RAM installed. You have enough storage space and thanks to the 3GB installed you will be able to do multitasking smoothly.

<strong>Compaq Presario cq60-417dx notebook</strong> pc is powered by a 2.2GHz Intel Celeron 900 processor, it will help run faster your applications and multimedia multitasking, but when it comes to Photoshop it isn’t the best. The battery is 6-cell and it lasts for over two hours, but this depends more on the types of applications you run. Furthermore, the standard warranty is for one year for parts and labor and one year 24/7 toll free phone service. The unlimited tech support online provides drivers, manuals and even the chance to talk to real agents in case you have encountered more difficult problems.



Graphics installed are Intel GMA 4500MHD and the operating system Windows Vista Home Premium offers various applications for organizing your media files, being mostly designed for multimedia purpose. The good thing is that the system is pretty thin, measuring 1.7” thickness. In this way you can slip it in a laptop case and take it with you. It is a great system for travelers also, if you want to still edit and create documents, watch movies or play some games. And because it costs only $399, it is worth it all the way.



Compaq Presario systems are great for entry-level users or the ones looking for a simple, yet reliable notebook, from which they can perform their daily tasks. Another good thing about this company is that systems are very easy to set up, you receive plenty of manuals, posters and CD guides that will help you set up and also get familiar with the system.

<strong>Compaq Presario</strong>, just like other respectful companies, produces reliable laptops and notebooks with good features at good prices. And there are various choices when you must choose from gaming notebooks, business or home-use notebooks.  But <strong>Compaq Presario</strong> focuses more on home-use notebooks, meaning they offer the necessary components to be able to complete your daily tasks such as editing documents and photos, browsing the internet, slight video streaming, playing some simple games and so on. And at the price is comes, you can expect high-end performance.
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<strong>Compaq Presario 905us notebook pc</strong> is a portable with a nice design, classic combination of black and grey, it measures 1.5" x 12.8" x 10.6" and weights 6.5lbs. The system is powered by AMD Mobile Athlon XP 1400+ processor running at a 1.2 GHz speed. It uses the PowerNow! Technology in order to conserve the battery life and help it last longer. The display features a 14” TFT XGA screen, with decent colors and images. The system has 256MB DDR RAM installed, and you can upgrade to maximum of 1GB to get better performance and to improve your notebook.

The hard drive has 30GB, it might not be enough space to store nowadays applications, as they tend to ask for more and more resources, but being a home notebook you will have what it takes for your photos, music, documents and so on. The good thing, is that it has an 8x DVD-ROM drive, allowing you to make your own DVDs. Networking can be done using the 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port and also the 56k modem.



As for graphics concerned, it has ATI Mobility Radeon IGP Hardware Graphics with 16MB shared video memory, the screen has a resolution of 1600 x 1200, it provides 16M brilliant colors and it support various video formats such as AVI, MPEG2 and so on. As for sound the JBL Pro Performance audio with Bass Reflex give an extra touch of power and sound proves to be clear even at higher volume. The battery is high-capacity Lion and will last depending on your tasks and the applications you are running. The keyboard is full-size and has separate cursor control keys.

You can choose to protect your system using power-on password. Moreover, as connectivity is concerned it provides two USB ports, one parallel, one for modem, an Ethernet jack, two audio ports, one S-video TV-Out, external VGA monitor port. The warranty for the system is one year for the parts and one year for technical telephone support.



You can choose to extend your warranty, and don’t forget about the unlimited tech support available online. Pre-installed software includes Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Works 6.0, and other software available on CD including Norton Antivirus 2002. On their website you can find drivers for download, manuals and find useful tips and tricks on how to extend your notebooks’ life.

<strong>Compaq Presario 905us</strong> is an entry-level <strong>notebook pc</strong>, combining affordable computer performance and multimedia features, just what you need at home or on the run, always focused on your work, games or digital movies. It is a great way-to-go gadget no matter the place you are. Simple but reliable.

When you first take a look at the <strong>Compaq Presario cq60-211dx notebook pc</strong>, you can see it has style. Its design is great, features a black glossy casing with matching keyboard, only the touchpad area comes in silver. The “Q” logo is printed on top of the case. It stands for an elegant yet stylish notebook.  And Compaq systems stand for reliability and low prices. The features don’t come low, don’t get it wrong, but they have a friendly-politics that offer good notebooks which will manage doing your daily tasks at affordable prices.
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<strong>Compaq Presario cq60-211dx</strong> is powered by a 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron Processor 585 delivering speed and performance while you are multitasking or just watching a relaxing movie. The amount of memory installed is 2GB, but you can upgrade it to a maximum of 4GB if you want. With this amount installed, Windows Vista will work smoothly and opening multiple applications won’t take forever. Video graphics installed are Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, allowing to play some games.  The hard drive has 160GB, allowing you to store you documents, files, folders, media files, and so on. The good thing about this notebook is that it provides a SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, which not only burns DVDs, but also laser-etch them, meaning you can imprint text or pictures on your discs. All you have to do is flip the disc when it finished burning and print what you want on it.

Furthermore, the screen features a gorgeous 15.6” diagonal High definition HP BrightView display with a great resolution of 1366x768. Movies will look sharp with crisp images. Connectivity can be done using the high speed 56k mode, integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN or wireless 802.11b/g WLAN.  Sound is provided by Altec Lansing speakers, the sound quality is good, clear even at higher volume. As for external ports you have three USB ports, one headphone-out and one microphone-in, one VGA, one port for modem and one for LAN. The notebook measures 14.88" (L) x 9.9" (D) x 13.8" (min H) -1.72" (max H) and weights 6.57lbs. it is quite portable and thin. The 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery will last for about 2-3 hours according to the types of applications you run.



The operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic, which works very nice and has a lot of tools to help organize your work, media files and so on. Besides, you also have pre-installed other software for security and support, multimedia, productivity and internet solutions. Don’t forget about Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days of update. The warranty is for one year, but the online tech support is unlimited. On Compaq’s main website you will be able to find drivers for download, manuals and other useful information about settings, maintenance and tips and tricks.



<strong>Compaq Presario cq60-211dx</strong> is a great <strong>notebook pc</strong> once you are looking for a nicely design and features to help you completing your daily tasks. Setting up the system can be done easily as you receive lots of manuals, colored posters; tutorials to help you get started.