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Reviews of the HP Compaq Presario CQ60-417DX

  • 5.4

    CNET Review

    July 16, 2009

    The Good: Decent keyboard and touch pad, good screen, low price.

    The Bad: Slow processor, no SD card reader or Bluetooth.

    The Bottom Line: Saddled with a processor that's bottom-tier, the CQ60-417DX is a budget laptop with the chassis of a superior machine but the guts of an inferior one.

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  • 9.0

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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  • 6.0

    pcmag.com

    By John R. Delaney | July 6, 2009

    Review Summary: The Compaq Presario CQ60 (420us) lacks some of the features found on other 15-inch models, and its performance is nothing to write home about, but bargain hunters will love its sub-$500 price tag.

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Manufacturer: HP

Part number: NW153UA#ABA

General

  • Recommended Use Home use
  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Localization English / United States
  • Screen type Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Processor

  • Processor Intel Celeron 900 Joules / 2.2 GHz

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 1 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type Serial ATA
  • Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
  • CD / DVD read speed 8x
  • Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro

Display

  • Display Type 15.6 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Features BrightView

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 1309 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
  • Audio Input Microphone

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45

Miscellaneous

  • Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Power provided 65 Watt

Battery

  • Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Software HP DVD Play, Muvee Reveal, Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Help and Support, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)

Sustainability

  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

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Buying Choices

Compaq Presario CQ60-420US Notebook from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $529.99

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HP Compaq Presario CQ60-417DX

Buying Choices

Compaq Presario CQ60-420US Notebook from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $529.99

See prices from 2 stores

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