Compaq Presario CQ50-210US 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 Dual-Core Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 10.2 x 1.4 inches ; 5.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001GCUW18
• Item model number: CQ50-210US
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,942 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2008

Product Description

HP Compaq Presario CQ50-210US 15.4 Inch Laptop. The Compaq Presario CQ50-210US Notebook PC redefines simplicity with thin lines, an iconic touchpad design and sleek touch control panel. Glossy black Imprint finish encases the form and is more durable than traditional painted surfaces. A silver panel covers the palm rest and touch pad area for clean contrast. Compaq Presario notebook PCs are designed with the features and power you need to get the most from Windows Vista. The result is intuitive system controls, powerful search and organization tools and more security when you go online. In addition, each PC includes 60 days of Norton Internet Security 2008, with the option to extend for PC and identity protection when you email, bank and shop online. For those who want everyday computing capability that's built to last at a great value, the Compaq Presario CQ50-210US Notebook PC delivers! Balancing mobility and performance needs at 6.35 lbs, the CQ50-210US is powered by AMD processors and NVIDIA graphics, and includes integrated high-speed wireless LAN along with these essential features: 15.4 inch diagonal WXGA BrightView display supporting high-definition video playback and Altec Lansing speakers delivering smooth audio performance. The CQ50-210US ships with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1, AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 Dual-Core Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8200M with up to 895MB Total Available Graphics Memory, 2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), 160GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, and 802.11b/g WLAN. Dimensions: 14.05" (L) x 10.2" (D) x 1.37" (min H) in approx., weight: 5.83 lbs approx

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good deal at $600, a bargain for anything less, December 26, 2008

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CygnusBooks (California, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Compaq Presario CQ50-210US 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 Dual-Core Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) (Personal Computers)

I took a chance on this machine when my old IBM laptop went on the blink. Office Depot had a deal running on the Compaq that brought the price down to $405 after two mail-in rebates. At that price, I figured any risk was worth it. All in all, I have been pleasantly surprised. Two of the things that matter most to me--quality of display, and ease of typing--exceed expectations. The screen is beautiful and very sharp. I prefer working on the laptop to using the big CRT provided by my office because it's so much easier to read on. And even though IBM laptops were famous for their quality keyboards, I find the Compaq's easier to use, and I make fewer mistakes (I'm sure this is an individual thing). Other pluses: the onboard speakers are better than I expected even if no one would seriously want to listen to music on them for very long, and the sound through headphones is very good. After a little tinkering with the settings, I also prefer the touchpad to the one on the IBM (which I ended up disabling). After a few months of relatively light use, I haven't had a single complaint with the machine. Judging from comparative specs, I think it's definitely worth the $600 currently being charged at Amazon, and is a steal for anything less.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Business Buy, November 23, 2008

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This review is from: Compaq Presario CQ50-210US 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 Dual-Core Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) (Personal Computers)

This Laptop is great for the price so far no complaints. Its great for business use. The Compaq Presario CQ50-210US looks similar to the HP 6000 series but without all the flashy aesthetics, which I prefer. Put in a finger print reader and it would be good to go.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied..., May 26, 2009

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MellowshipSlinky (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Compaq Presario CQ50-210US 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 Dual-Core Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) (Personal Computers)

About six months ago i needed to purchase a laptop for urgent schooling reasons. At the time I knew nearly nothing about computers (buying or using)Some how i fell upon this Compaq presario and the price wasn't too unreasonable at $600 so i went for it.
The first bump in the road occured after the first month when i realized after about 25 "practice uses" for windows vista i was unable to use it anymore. In my haste i didn't bother entering my product key (located under the notebook) to make Vista official.
I also use my compaq stationary on my desk and kept it plugged in, so i never really realized the heat this thing gives off, and it DOES get HOT. So after some reading into it i bought a laptop cooler to prevent damage from overheating and whatnot. the fan can get rather loud as well(presumably from working so hard trying to keep it cool).
I had no problems connecting, and the few times it did have trouble, i shut it down, reset my wireless router and it was back up, so not the computers fault. I did notice that every so often Internet explorer will stop working(Not Responding) in the middle of use, resulting in opening task manager and closing the window. This doesn't happen an overwhelming amount, but enough to take notice.
Lastly(just a personal thing)the outside tends to get VERY smudgy. It's very slick looking when its clean, but easily leaves fingerprints.

Not a BAD computer, could be cooler, literally, and quieter, and my review probably could've been improved if i had been more knowledgable about the purchasing and the components of a good computer in the first place :P