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Our test device, HP Compaq Presario CQ56-103SG (XH187EA) sets new limits in the price war. The 15.6 incher costs 299 euro in relating specialized online shops. Of course, the configuration with AMD V140 (single core with 2.30GHz), 2048 MB of RAM, 250 GB hard disk and GPU chipset, ATI Radeon HD 4250, won"t be apt for high performance flights. But is there still hope for a proper laptop for surfing and typing in Word? We make the detailed test.

The Compaq Presario CQ56 comes in a case made completely of plastic. Everything looks homogeneous because the black case elements all have the same matt surface. Merely the wrist-rest is an exception. It has a scratch resistant, perforated pattern. The slight wedge-shaped base unit gives the 15.6 incher a rock solid and suitable for everyday use look. If you are looking for sparkle and glamour, you won"t find it in this HP.

The Presario CQ56 has a very limited amount of connections for connecting peripherals, such as printer, router, mouse or external hard disk. e-SATA (external HDDs), ExpressCard or FireWire don"t belong to the array. External monitors or TVs can"t even be addressed digitally for the lack of HDMI. There is only a VGA interface available.

The mini PCIe WLAN adapter supports the fastest WLAN draft-n standard (WLAN 802.11 bgn). A Bluetooth module hasn"t been installed in this price category. The Realtek network card (RTL8102/8103/8136) isn"t up-to-date and only supports Fast Ethernet. If you use a gigabit switch at home, you won"t be able to use it to capacity with the Presario CQ56.

As always in its budget notebooks, HP grants a 12 month warranty via send in service. The buyer thus has to send in the device at his own expense. If you deem this to be too risky, you can buy the two year Care Pack Support with pickup and return service for Presario notebooks ((UM939E) for 59 euro.

We encountered the Presario CQ56"s input devices with the worst expectations. How office suitable can a keyboard be in a 299 euro laptop? We were surprised. Keyboard and touchpad can be used adequately and don"t differ from the higher priced models, HP G62 and Compaq Presario CQ62.

The 15.6 inch display (39.6 cm) already hints a reflective display with the key words "BrighView Display". The Innolux screen (model: BT156GW01) has a resolution of 1366x768 pixels (WXGA), as well as a LED backlight.

If you take the Presario CQ56 outdoors and work in direct sunlight, you"ll not have much pleasure with HP"s budget laptop. The 15.6 inch screen doesn"t have an AR coating that prevents reflections. Non glare would be the better choice for an office notebook. HP reserves this for its business models in the same price range (HP 620, HP 625). The low brightness of 179 cd/m2 also makes it difficult. The TFT is simply too dark for daylight use.

If you don"t want to be content with the single core performance and don"t want to spend a lot of money, you could look around for an Athlon II P320. The dual core achieves a respectable 3576 points in PCMark Vantage (HD 4250, HP Compaq Presario CQ62-A04sg). The Athlon II P320 is already available in HP"s 625 for 325 euro (matt display!). You should really consider this low surcharge.

The Presario CQ56 has two stereo loudspeakers above the keyboard. There is no subwoofer for improving basses. The midranges" and trebles" sound is balanced. The loudspeakers don"t render basses at all. Not even when "BassBack EXP" is enabled in the sound enhancements. The changes can only be heard slightly. The volume is good for a 15.6 incher. There aren"t any distortions or scratching at the maximum level.

Cheap laptop = short battery life? The Presario CQ56 proves the opposite with 3:26 hours (WLAN surfing, 206 minutes). The battery life is only a lot shorter under high processor load. The 25 watt AMD V140 manages to drain the 4200 mAh battery (47 Wh) after 1:17 hours (77 minutes).

299 euro – have we waited for this notebook? Yes and no. For one thing, HP proves in how far laptops have closed in on workmanship these days. No creaking, no twisting and no cheap toy look (see learn computers). If the HP Compaq Presario CQ56-103SG didn"t have the weakest hardware, it could have passed as a 600 euro device and no one would have complained. A solid case with pleasantly resistant surfaces wouldn"t be anything special. But in view of the 299 euro price, a well constructed and durable case is a remarkable achievement. In the meantime, the retail price has increased slightly to 319 euro at Amazon.de.

On the other hand, a weak single core processor can"t be blandished. Dual core alternatives are already available for 30-40 euro more and potential buyers should really consider this step (e.g. HP 625 with Athlon II P320, 2x 2.10 GHz and matt TFT). Moreover, HP has cut back on basic connections like HDMI and a cardreader.

Criticism has to be passed on, but we did quite like the Compaq Presario CQ56. A well working 15.6 incher with viable inputs can be in your home for a nominal price. You will, however, have to invest a few euro in an operating system since that isn"t included in the CQ56 (Suse Linus Enterprise Desktop pre-installed).

If you have to haggle for every euro, but want as much notebook as possible for 299 euro, you currently won"t get around the HP Compaq Pressario CQ56-103SG. Alternatives for this price are only available as a netbook with even weaker performance.

Presario is a discontinued line of consumer desktop computers and notebooks originally produced by Compaq. The Presario family of computers was introduced in September 1993.

In the mid-1990s, Compaq began manufacturing PC monitors as part of the Presario brand. A series of all-in-one units, containing both the PC and the monitor in the same case, were also released.

After Compaq merged with HP in 2002, the Presario line of desktops and laptops were sold concurrently with HP’s other products, such as the HP Pavilion. The Presario laptops subsequently replaced the then-discontinued HP OmniBook line of notebooks around that same year.

The Presario brand name would continue to be used for low-end home desktops and laptops from 2002 until the Compaq brand name was discontinued by HP in 2013.

The 1X25 monitors were paired with the Compaq Presario 4500, 4600, 4800 and a few other Series 2 designed Presarios, which featured a spaceship or rocket ship design on the front casing of the towers. The towers also had smoked-black CD bezel covers. These monitors all shared the same design cues from the towers they were meant to match: all of them had a split lower bezel which ran down the middle. The monitors had dials for brightness and contrast, plus a volume dial for speakers, which also acts as a power button when pressed. It also has a mute button for the volume on the left side of the monitor, and featured a few digital controls located behind the bottom panel. The monitor also has a built-in microphone, located on the top of the monitor.

There is also a very rare set of monitors (the FX series) which have built-in speakers and a subwoofer, plus three extra USB ports. These are designed to go with the 4800 series Presario multimedia towers (specifically the 4830 to 4882), as they were all black like the FX monitor.

The MVX00 and FPX00 monitors were designed to be sold with the Series 3 designed Compaq towers. They retained the original spaceship design of the second generation Presario towers, except most had smoked-black plastic "easy access" flip-up doors on the bottom containing USB and audio ports behind it, and a slightly squatter design that was more rounded. Like the previous monitors before it, these monitors were designed to match the design cues of the Series 3 Presarios. These monitors had their brightness and contrast dials of the previous monitors removed in favor of digital controls accessible by a button on the monitor. The volume dial (which acted as a power button) and mute buttons were also removed, with a standard power button in place of the volume dial.

The MVX20 monitors were designed for use with Series 4 designed Presarios. They retained the spaceship form factor of previous generation Presarios but in a more curvature shape, and most of them had translucent purple plastic flip-up doors that provided access to USB and/or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. Like previous Presario monitors, these were designed to match with the Series 4 Presarios as they shared the same design cues. The monitors featured on-screen display digital controls instead of six LED lights on previous monitors that indicated the type of control being used.

The MVX40 and FSX40 monitors were used with the Compaq Presario 5000 and 7000 series, as well as some Series 5 designed Presarios. Both the 5000 and 7000 series of towers had a brand new front case design that moved away from the spaceship-derived design of previous generation Presarios in favor of a more sleek and stylish design that featured removable translucent colored plastic faceplates, which were offered in five colors. These monitors were mostly similar in design with the previous MVX20 monitors, but with a refreshed design that featured a more curvature exterior instead of the boxy-styled angular design of previous monitors, fitting in with the design cues of the 5000 and 7000 series.

Flat-screen CRT displays were introduced alongside the MVX40 monitors and are designated with the letters FS. Flat panel LCD displays were also available, designated with the letters FP.

Compaq was founded in 1982 along with their first product, the Compaq Portable. They were notably the first company to legally reverse-engineer an IBM computer, and the Compaq Portable was one of the first non-IBM computers that was compatible with the software on an IBM computer. Compaq continued to produce both portable and desktop computers, but they struggled with financial issues in the 1990s, and the company was bought by HP in 2002. Compaq computers made up the lower end of HP personal computers until 2013, when the brand was discontinued.

The Presario series of computers contained laptops, desktops, and desktop monitors. This brand was first used in 1993, and continued until the Compaq line was discontinued in 2013. The Presario CQ62 is part of the laptop line, which is sometimes referred to as the ‘notebook’ line. There are several variations of the CQ62. Their model numbers will always begin with CQ62, and then continue with another three numbers and two letters, like this: CQ62-###xx. Since all Compaq computers made after 2002 are owned by HP, they should follow HP model number conventions that can give more information on where the computer was made and what components it has.

"A breakthrough in PC design to best fit your home and lifestyle! Get all the power, performance, and upgradability of a full-sized desktop. State-of-the-art features deliver total satisfaction like the Intel 200 MHz Pentium processor with MMX™ technology and a DoubleBright TFT display for crisp vibrant images, 4-Disc Autoload CD-Changer offers one touch access to CDs, Cordless Mouse for hassle free setup and use, JBL Pro speakers for outstanding sound performance, Video Phone -Receive capabilities for the latest in communication features, a 33.6K modem for fast Internet access. A friendly, elegant design that�s compact and mobile makes this PC fit into any home decor."

At first glance, you may think Compaq computers are ready for the trash pile. With multiple uses for these vintage devices, you can give them a new home or add models to your private collection. Both working and non-working versions are available as desktop and laptop computers and may be loaded with usable software.

The company, founded by three former managers of Texas Instruments, started out producing IBM computers. Purchased by HP in 2002, the new computer company used the trademarked name until its discontinuation in 2013. The Portable was HPs first product followed by the Deskpro and SystemPro. After some time, HP marketed the Presario in 2007 in an effort to bring new life to the failing product line. The newest company, Grupo Newsan, developed a line of Presario notebooks in 2015.

Older series use DOS 1.10 and 1.13. They also had double-sided, double density 320K disk drives referred to as floppies. RAM size varies between 128K and 640K, and some have upgraded 20 MB storage drives. Processor speed averages around 4.77 MHz, which is too slow to switch between tasks. Moreover, a newer model like the Presario laptop features 120 GB storage drives and faster dual-core Intel processors. These portable HP models may come with Windows Vista and XP operating systems suitable for business and home use.