Compaq Presario CQ50-130US 15.4" Dual Core Laptop Deals & Sales

Mid-size notebook: The Compaq Presario CQ50-130US is a mid-size laptop, with above-average processing power and everything most people need for basic computing, entertainment and online communication. This model features a powerful dual-core processor as well as premium features including a DVD SuperMulti drive, LightScribe technology and Windows Vista Home Premium.

Dual core/64-bit processing: The 2.00GHz Pentium Dual-Core T3200 has two processing engines that work in tandem, providing much more power than standard 2.00GHz processors. This processor is also capable of processing 64 bits of information at once, twice as much as standard 32-bit processors.

• This laptop features 2GB of DDR2 system memory—enough for the most demanding users, gamers and multimedia professionals. DDR2 is slightly faster than DDR, the previous standard in system memory.
  
  
• Data travels to the processor along the frontside bus. The faster data travels, the faster everything works. This laptop features a 667MHz frontside bus.
  
  
• Processors search for the same data over and over. L2 caches keep this data neat, organized, and nearby so it can be retrieved more quickly. This 1MB L2 cache provides a boost in performance.

Hard drive: This hard drive features a 160GB capacity—perfect for robust collections of music, movies and multimedia. This drive’s data disks spin at 5400rpm. The faster they spin, the faster the data is read and written.

Go wireless: Built-in 802.11g wireless LAN gives you a fast connection to a wide range of networks and peripherals. 802.11g is backwards-compatible with 802.11b, so you can connect using the two most popular wireless standards.

DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.

LightScribe disc-labeling: Burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels and images onto your discs with the same drive that burns the data.

Widescreen display: This notebook features a gorgeous 15.4" widescreen display with 1280 x 800 pixel (WXGA) resolution for fantastic-looking documents and movies.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1: Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your notebook more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

Video memory: This laptop features the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 765MB shared video memory, which is drawn from the main system memory. This video memory is perfect for everyday activities like casual movie watching or light gaming.

Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera or camcorder. This 5-in-1 reader is compatible with Secure Digital, xD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and MultiMedia Card.

ExpressCard/54 slot: This notebook supports ExpressCard, an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions. This slot is also compatible with ExpressCard/34. Use it to add memory, graphics upgrades, security devices and more.

Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1, Works, Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), and Internet Explorer
Norton Internet Security 2008 (with 60 days of live update)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Muvee autoProducer
Cyberlink DVD Suite
HP PhotoSmart Essentials
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