HP Compaq Presario CQ40
The HP Compaq Presario CQ 40 is a laptop model of the HP Compaq Presario CQ series. Perusing its specifications, one quickly gets the impression that the HP Compaq Presario CQ 40 is designed for business use.
The HP Compaq Presario CQ 40 has the Intel Centrino P7350 processor which would be below what gamers require. It would also not be able to run heavy applications with ease. Its central processing unit has a processing speed of 2 GHz and since it works with Intel Core 2 Duo technology, smooth performance is ensured for the average user. As long as the laptop is used for tasks that aren’t heavier than word processing, crashes are not to be expected.
The CQ40 has 2 gigabytes of RAM. This would ensure that multitasking and multithreading can be done without any difficulties. This laptop has ample storage space. Compaq thought it best to give this laptop 250 gigabytes of hard drive memory. With this, you can get rid of the worries of quickly filling your laptop with media files.
The CQ40 has a widescreen LCD that measures 14.1 inches. This may be too small for some consumers, however it can accommodate a 1280×800 resolution, giving you enough detail and sharpness. Watching movies and editing images can be done without any hassle.
What the CQ40 needs is a boost in graphics capabilities. Unfortunately, the CQ40 does not have a dedicated graphics card that has enough video RAM to process heavy games and instead has an Intel GMA 4500MHD. Since it shares its memory with the motherboard, gaming and video editing cannot be done without finding fault. These activities require a large amount of memory and a powerful graphics card to work well.
The HP Compaq Presario CQ40 also has 2 USB ports, an eSATA port, infrared, Bluetooth, an Ethernet port, a 56 kbps modem, wireless LAN, and output connections for both VGA and HDMI (for viewing HD content on a true HDTV). . Furthermore, the CQ40 has a fingerprint sensor, a webcam and an ExpressCard slot.
The CQ40 is priced at $735.00.
SPECS
Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor: Intel Centrino P7350 Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD
RAM size: 2 gigabytes
Screen size: 14.1 inches
Resolution: 1280×800
Weight: 2.4 kilograms
PROS
Regular word processing and browsing tasks can be accomplished without a problem on the HP Compaq Presario CQ40. You can work on numerous applications simultaneously without lag. This laptop has a weight of 2.4 kgs. and it has a screen that may be a little smaller than your average laptop, but it has a resolution that allows for multitasking.
CONS
The CQ40 is not recommended for heavy applications such as those required for gaming and media editing. The user can watch HD movies, but the laptop crashes when asked to render 3D graphics. If your usage involves the latest games, it would be better to get a model that has a dedicated graphics card.
