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Horsepower Compaq Presario * Evaluate

Entering the melee in the business laptop category is Compaq with its HP Compaq Presario series. The series is packed with three but lean models - the CQ20, CQ40 and the CQ60.

The HP Compaq Presario series is made to cater to businessmen not gamers. Because of that, we can expect the units of the HP Compaq Presario to sport a powerful processor and large RAM - the most vital requirements for any business notebook. Video RAM is next to no use for business computing, so expect the Presario series to have no or a little dedicated graphics installed in.

Concerning processing prowess, the Presario series is run by the powerful Intel Centrino 2 GHz P7350 Core2Duo processor. Though somewhat over the age of the Core i7 processor technology, the Core 2 Duo is still considered extremely powerful and can even handle hardcore applications. As a result, the HP Compaq Presario series will certainly be able to give excellent computing performance no matter if doing heavy software.

Two of HP Compaq Presario models lacks dedicated graphics card, as the CQ60 gives you an Nvidia GeForce 9200 GS 256MB video processor. The CQ20 and also the CQ4, meanwhile, relies upon with an integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD as well as an Intel GMA X4500 graphics card, respectively. VRAM, however, isn't an aspect in purchasing a business notebook, considering that the foremost concern would be the processing power and memory.

All the models from the HP Compaq Presario series are installed with 250 GB of storage space. This is large enough to keep important business documents along with digital media for example movies and music.

The series is proud of numerous connectivity features set up on its models. All have Bluetooth, infrared an USB ports. All the models have got modems for 56kbps Internet and are generally able to operate wireless LAN. Also, the Presario series is usually plugged into external monitors featuring its VGA and HDMI ports.

HP Compaq Presario CQ20

Even though it is the smallest model on the list of three, the CQ20 still develop the same computing power like its brothers. The CQ20 has an 12-inch screen and weighs below 2 kilograms. The CQ20 scores high on portability.

Os in this handset: Windows Vista Home Premium

Processor: Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo P7350 2 GHz

Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD

Memory: 2 GB

Hard disk space: 250 GB

PROS

The CQ20 is lightweight, turning it into easy to carry anywhere - from your home to your office, and perhaps when taking lunch. The unit's high native resolution of 1280 x 800 is a huge plus, notwithstanding being able to sleep through an external HD monitor.

CONS

The CQ20 don't even have a graphics card and several people regard its 12-inch display to generally be too small. But this notebook isn't meant for gamers, however for people.

HP Compaq Presario CQ40

The CQ40 incorporates a display of 14 inches and it posesses native resolution of 1280 x 800, a lot like its smaller sibling. And like its little brother, you'll find it lacks a dedicated graphics card.

SPECS

Operating-system: Windows Vista Home Premium

Processor: Intel Centrino P7350 Core 2 Duo 2 GHz

Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD

RAM size: 2 gigabytes

Display size: 14.1 inches

Resolution: 1280x800

Weight: 2.4 kilograms

PROS

The HP Compaq Presario CQ40's 14-inch screen is sufficient for viewing windows and its particular 1280 x 800 resolution allows more in depth and clearer view. You may also connect an external monitor via its HDMI to examine HD media saved in the HP Compaq Presario CQ40.

CONS

The CQ40 lacks dedicated video memory to render heavy graphics.

HP Compaq Presario CQ60

While sharing exactly the same features since it's two siblings, the CQ60 is different given it contains the largest display and is particularly endowed with dedicated graphics at Nvidia Geforce 256 MB 9200M GS. This gives the CQ60 to render graphics at the limited range.

SPECS

Processor: 2 GHz Intel Centrino P7350 Core 2 Duo

Memory: 2 gigabytes

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 9200 GS

Harddrive space: 250 gigabytes

Screen: 16 inches

Main system: Windows Vista Home Premium edition

PROS

The dedicated graphics memory set up on the CQ60 adds up to the already sterling performance of that powerful Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo processor and also GB RAM. This allows better graphics handling and rendering.

CONS

Some will find the 256 MB dedicated video memory too little for some hardcore graphics handling.
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