Basic Laptops – Compaq Presario CQ61-310US 15.6-inch Laptop Review

Specifications: Laptops and desktops are getting more powerful every day, but the truth is, most PC users don’t need half the computing power they offer. So it may make more sense to save your hard-earned cash and get an affordable entry-level laptop. If you are someone who often uses your laptop for simple computing tasks like checking your email, running MS Office applications, watching movies, and browsing the web, then look no further than the Compaq Presario CQ61-310US 15.6 Inch Laptop. inches.

This laptop model comes with a competent set of specifications that is more than enough to run a variety of moderate to light computing tasks. This laptop has a 160GB hard drive 2GB of DDR2 RAM and an AMD Sempron M100 2.0Ghz processor. It comes with a 15.6-inch HD display (1366 x 768 resolution).

Design: The Compaq Presario CQ61-310US is a full-featured (and full-size) laptop as well. It measures around 14.9 x 10 x 1.5 inches and weighs 5.9 pounds. Its external casing is mostly black, except for the touchpad area. Overall this model has a very professional and subtle feel.

Features and performance: Apart from having a set of excellent specifications, the Compaq Presario CQ61-310US also comes with a variety of features. It has 802.11b/g wireless LAN, Altec Lansing speakers, an 8X DVD optical drive, and a 5-in-1 digital card reader, just to name a few. It has 3 USB ports and comes with a 6 cell lithium ion battery. The battery on this model can last up to 4.25 hours on a single charge, which isn’t bad for a laptop in this price range. At the moment, the Compaq Presario CQ61-310US retails for around $424 per unit.