Compaq Presario CQ50-100EM (Refurbished) reviews: Laptop computer

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Compaq Presario CQ50-100EM (Refurbished) with Single Core Processor, 1GB of Memory and on Windows Vista Home Premium. 2.25 hours of battery See full product description

Battery life	6.4
Design	8.6
Size and weight	8.2
Performance	8.1
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	8.4

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warren, rustington true

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: all their in one package
Bad points:: no disc to reload vista

Battery life	10.0
Design	10.0
Size and weight	10.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Apr 2009

Confirmed purchaser Often on the move

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Have good design,
Bad points:: Battery timing

Battery life	4.0
Design	8.0
Size and weight	6.0
Performance	7.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Sep 2009

Anne Baggett, Combe Martin

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Value for money
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Battery life	8.0
Design	9.0
Size and weight	8.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 24 Jun 2009

craig, lincoln

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: light and stylish,got built in webcam,keyboard is very responsive.
Bad points:: battery life could be better,also alot of un needed programmes installed,seems a bit slow on start up and shut down

Battery life	5.0
Design	8.0
Size and weight	8.0
Performance	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 22 Oct 2009

vivienne, notts General home user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: slim ,attractive,easy to use,clear and overall good value.
Bad points:: my husband keeps commandeering it, instead of his own

Battery life	10.0
Design	10.0
Size and weight	10.0
Performance	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Sep 2009

Confirmed purchaser General home user

Score 1.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: never buy refurbished product as it kept shutting off within first few mins of usage

Battery life	1.0
Design	1.0
Size and weight	1.0
Performance	1.0
Value for money	1.0
Overall rating	1.0

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Confirmed purchase: 14 Sep 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Good value for money
Bad points:: Short battery life

Battery life	3.0
Design	8.0
Size and weight	8.0
Performance	7.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Oct 2008

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	15.4
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating system	Windows Vista Home Premium
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	1

Number of Cores	Single
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to run two or more processes at once, improving multi-tasking and speeding things up.
Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes)	120
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1280x800 (WXGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	AMD
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	Sempron
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor	Sempron SI-40
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	SL-40
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	2000
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB port	3
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote control	No
DVD Writer	Yes
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	Yes
CD Rom	Yes
Blu-ray Drive	No
VGA Port	Yes
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	No
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	2.25
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (kg)	2.93

Brand of Graphic Chip	nVidia
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	nVidia
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Dimensions (mm)	357x44x256
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Release date	2008-08-12
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

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Manufacturer's Description

The Compaq Presario CQ50-100 combines essential features, attractive design and quality to put the freedom and productivity of notebook computing within your reach.

Featuring genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic or Premium for superior digital entertainment and advanced features.

Sleek and thin by design, this 15.4-inch Compaq Presario notebook features a unique Imprint design in a glossy black finish that elegantly blends together stylish form and practical function.

An easy-to-use notebook with the capabilities you need most for everyday use. Featuring rich communications and productivity solutions you can take wherever you want.

Designed to provide the right set of features at a great value, the CQ50-100 delivers product quality and reliability without compromise.

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