Compaq Presario CQ61-420US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)

by Compaq

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 9.9 x 1.4 inches ; 5.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00318CGBE
• Item model number: WA976UA#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,485 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 17, 2010

Product Description

Model: WA976UA#ABA

For those who want everyday computing capability at a great value, the Compaq Presario CQ61 series Notebook PC delivers in style. Balancing mobility and performance needs at 5.90 lbs (the CQ61 is powered by AMD processor and ATI graphics technology along with these essential features: 15.6” Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView display for full-screen views, Integrated high-speed wireless LAN enabling connectivity within hot spots, Altec Lansing speakers delivering smooth audio performance

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

92 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beware, if you think it has a HDMI!, January 28, 2010

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Adorjan (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Compaq Presario CQ61-410US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

I just received this nice 15.6" notebook and I admit that I like it! The sound is great. The keypad is really handy when you need it. And the reponse of this computer is satisfying with windows 7 loaded.

However, pictures in its product page might be a deceiving. Although they are shown in the pics, this model does NOT come with a webcam and HDMI. I was surprised when I opened the box and found this truth. Hence, I further digged into the specification sheet and found that I was wrong. Beware, if you think this is really a steal with a webcam and HDMI for this low price, you may just make a mistake like what I did.

In all, I do not regret my decision of buying it at all. You can buy a netbook for $299.99. But I will pay a little bit more to go with this notebook ($379.99) with full capability, faster processing speed and a DVD burner in trade of the mobility. Now, I am going return my cute but slow netbook...

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A laymans review, February 25, 2010

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Michael Green "MeanGreen" (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Compaq Presario CQ61-410US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

I am not a computer geek so will skip the technical mumbo-jumbo and give the laymans review... It works good. Ive had it for a couple weeks now and I have no complaints. Everything runs fast and smooth. The moniter is big and bright and clear. For what I do (web surfing, photo editing, media streaming) it works great. Also, I gotta say that I love Windows 7. To me it is a big leap forward from my previous operating system Windows XP.

*** UPDATE*** (4/6/11)I've had this laptop for over a year now and still works as good as the day I bought it. I love it.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value Great Laptop, January 31, 2010

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leah_ny "Leah" (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Compaq Presario CQ61-410US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

Great computer with HD Screen, the new Windows 7 so user friendly, and I love the expanded keyboard - with numbers set off to the side. I was looking at laptops twice the price ($600-$700) when I saw this one pop up on the best sellers list for Amazon. The only difference between the higher price notebooks and this Compaq is that it does not have a webcam or 4 GB of memory - it only has 2 but is expandable to 4. You can't get a better laptop for the price $379. Very happy with my purchase!

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