Compaq CQ61-402
Written by Lee
The Compaq CQ61 402 gives you an excellent performance, portability and style. This stylish laptop features all essential computing credentials. Complimented with its great looks, this laptop is a great buy in the UK. Equipped with an Intel Celeron Processor, this laptop is able to run programs faster than other bargain laptops and offers more power for carrying out complex tasks such as photo and video editing.
Design
Designed to perfection, the chassis of Compaq CQ61 402 is built from tough plastics. Moreover its cool glossy finish imparts it with a sophisticated look. The keyboard is the dedicated numeric keypad, which is very responsive and helps in getting work done very quickly.
Performance
Compaq CQ61 402 comes pre-installed with a 64-bit Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System and is powered by an Intel Celeron Processor 900, which runs at 2.2 GHz. The Intel Processor enables the laptop to work smoothly and efficiently. Compaq CQ61 402 has a battery life of over 3 hours, which is pretty acceptable for a bargain laptop like this.
Compaq CQ61 402 is equipped with video and photo-editing software for you to play around with; you have access to CyberLink MediaShow for editing and cataloguing photos and videos along with CyberLink PowerDVD for playing movies DVDs.
Storage and Space
Compaq CQ61 402 has a 250GB hard drive, which is standard for a budget laptop and offers plenty of space for storing your files, folders and various media libraries. There is also an integrated optical drive, which helps you back up data on to a CD or DVD.
The CQ61 402 comes with a 2GB DDR2 memory, which is extendable up to 8GBs. It also has 2 user accessible memory slots, which is remarkable for such a cheap laptop.
Connectivity Features
The Compaq CQ61 402 is equipped with an integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN and 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi for faster connectivity. It is also provided with webcam and Integrated Microphone for easy connectivity with your friends and family. Although this budget laptop does not have a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet, but it does have an HDMI and VGA port – a nice add-on at for such a cheap price tag. It also has a 5-in-1 memory card reader and LightScribe SuperMulti DVD drive for an enhanced user experience.
