Computer help

[sergiokun]

Evening guys


Sorry to start a new topic but I am buying a PC from a mate next week and haven’t got a clue if it’s decent. He claims it’s good but he’s a (rag) so I thought I would double check


He has gave me theses details, Black Compaq, Cq57 windows 7hp

Does anyone have one? Is it any good? Thanks again

 

[BimboBob]

Memory? Hard Drive size? etc etc??

They come in many various forms. Google what you know...

 

[simmers]

How old is it and how much does he want for it?

 

[sergiokun]

How old is it and how much does he want for it?

£100 mate he claims it's nearly brand new i am just trying to get some more information now

 

[simmers]

How old is it and how much does he want for it?

£100 mate he claims it's nearly brand new i am just trying to get some more information now

Get the serial number from him and enter it here <a class="postlink" href="http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/wc/home?ac.admitted=1364492049020.876444892.492883150" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/h ... .492883150</a>, it will give you the purchase date and tell you how much warranty (if any) is remaining

 

[sergiokun]

How old is it and how much does he want for it?

£100 mate he claims it's nearly brand new i am just trying to get some more information now

Get the serial number from him and enter it here <a class="postlink" href="http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/wc/home?ac.admitted=1364492049020.876444892.492883150" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/h ... .492883150</a>, it will give you the purchase date and tell you how much warranty (if any) is remaining

Thanks for the help mate appreciate it

 

[shadygiz]

you say its a PC, but the CQ57 model is a laptop

review here >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/compaq-presario-cq57-366sa-1058120/review" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac ... 120/review</a>

TechRadar rating - 3/5
For
Decent peformance
Battery life
Build quality
DVD burner

Against
Screen could be sharper
Lacking in graphics power
No HDMI

Specs
Product Type - Notebook

Green Compliant - Yes

Hard Drive Capacity - 320 GB

Processor Manufacturer - Intel

Graphics Controller Manufacturer - Intel

Graphics Controller Model - Graphics Media Accelerator HD

Bluetooth - Yes

Wi-Fi - Yes

Optical Drive Type - DVD-Writer

Graphics Memory Accessibility - Shared

Webcam - Yes

Backlight Technology - LED

Product Family - Presario CQ57-300

Operating System Architecture - 64-bit

Processor Model - i3-370M

Colour - Black

Operating System - Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium

Brand Name - Compaq

Processor Speed - 2.40 GHz

Processor Type - Core i3

Screen Size - 39.6 cm (15.6")

Number of Cells - 6-cell

Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768

Standard Memory - 4 GB

Weight (Approximate) - 2.55 kg

Cache - 3 MB

Processor Core - Dual-core (2 Core)

Green Compliance Certificate/Authority - EPEAT Silver

64-bit Processing - Yes

Chipset Manufacturer - Intel

Chipset Model - HM55 Express

Number of Total Memory Slots - 2

Optical Media Supported - DVD-RAM/±R/±RW

Dual-Layer Media Supported - Yes

Graphics Memory Capacity - 1.66 GB

Display Screen Type - Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD

Display Screen Technology - BrightView

Wi-Fi Standard - IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Ethernet Technology - Fast Ethernet

Total Number of USB Ports - 3

Height - 35.8 mm

Width - 376.0 mm

Depth - 247.0 mm

Screen Mode - WXGA

Memory Technology - DDR3 SDRAM

Product Series - CQ57-300

Manufacturer - Hewlett-Packard

Product Model - CQ57-366SA QH794EA

Product Name - Presario CQ57-366SA QH794EA Notebook

Pointing Device Type - TouchPad

Product Line - Presario

Aspect Ratio - 16:9

Manufacturer Part Number - QH794EA

Manufacturer Website Address - <a class="postlink" href="http://www.hp.com/uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">www.hp.com/uk</a>

Marketing Information - A perfect balance of technology and appearance, this notebook makes it easy to do more and stay connected. This is the first choice for a worry-free PC experience, at a price you can afford.

Maximum Memory - 4 GB

Battery Chemistry - Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)

Package Contents: -

Presario CQ57-366SA QH794EA Notebook
Lithium Ion Battery
AC Adapter

Limited Warranty - 1 Year

all in all not bad for £100, although no HDMI out does let it down. It has onboard shared graphics too instead of separate grahics card, but again if you dont use it for gaming then its ideal for the price.

Just a bit suspect why he's getting rid for £100 though as he could still get £150-250 for it on ebay

 

[sergiokun]

you say its a PC, but the CQ57 model is a laptop

review here >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/compaq-presario-cq57-366sa-1058120/review" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac ... 120/review</a>

TechRadar rating - 3/5
For
Decent peformance
Battery life
Build quality
DVD burner

Against
Screen could be sharper
Lacking in graphics power
No HDMI

Specs
Product Type - Notebook

Green Compliant - Yes

Hard Drive Capacity - 320 GB

Processor Manufacturer - Intel

Graphics Controller Manufacturer - Intel

Graphics Controller Model - Graphics Media Accelerator HD

Bluetooth - Yes

Wi-Fi - Yes

Optical Drive Type - DVD-Writer

Graphics Memory Accessibility - Shared

Webcam - Yes

Backlight Technology - LED

Product Family - Presario CQ57-300

Operating System Architecture - 64-bit

Processor Model - i3-370M

Colour - Black

Operating System - Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium

Brand Name - Compaq

all in all not bad for £100, although no HDMI out does let it down. It has onboard shared graphics too instead of separate grahics card, but again if you dont use it for gaming then its ideal for the price.

Just a bit suspect why he's getting rid for £100 though as he could still get £150-200 for it on ebay

Thanks for the help and yes sorry it's a lap top. He said he is skint and has a new IPAD now so wanted to get rid (mates rates) I have checked the reviews and it looks a decent lap top. The only info he gave me was a black Compaq, CQ57, Windows 7HP and the serial number (5CB2121CP2)

 

[TCIB]

If you plan on playing hd video from it to your tv it's not so good but the lappy it's self is ok for a ton.

 

[sergiokun]

If you plan on playing hd video from it to your tv it's not so good but the lappy it's self is ok for a ton.

Cheers TCIB no it's just using the internet really

 

[shadygiz]

Thanks for the help and yes sorry it's a lap top. He said he is skint and has a new IPAD now so wanted to get rid (mates rates) I have checked the reviews and it looks a decent lap top. The only info he gave me was a black Compaq, CQ57, Windows 7HP and the serial number (5CB2121CP2)

its got 4gb of ram and a 2.6ghz dual core 64-bit processor.

it also has a dual layer DVD, which means you can burn DVD's on each side of the disk (if you buy dual layer dvds) so you get 8.5gb on a DVD disk rather than the normal 4gb for 1 side of the disk.

it has wifi, bluetooth and 3 usb ports

backlit brightview LED screen

it has onboard HD graphics but no HDMI out port so you cant link to HDTV or HD Monitor

 

[sergiokun]

Thanks for the help and yes sorry it's a lap top. He said he is skint and has a new IPAD now so wanted to get rid (mates rates) I have checked the reviews and it looks a decent lap top. The only info he gave me was a black Compaq, CQ57, Windows 7HP and the serial number (5CB2121CP2)

its got 4gb of ram and a 2.6ghz dual core 64-bit processor.

it also has a dual layer DVD, which means you can burn DVD's on each side of the disk (if you buy dual layer dvds) so you get 8.5gb on a DVD disk rather than the normal 4gb for 1 side of the disk.

it has wifi, bluetooth and 3 usb ports

So all in all it's well worth the money? Thanks again I am useless with this stuff :-) just wanted to make sure before I say yes to buying

 

[shadygiz]

Thanks for the help and yes sorry it's a lap top. He said he is skint and has a new IPAD now so wanted to get rid (mates rates) I have checked the reviews and it looks a decent lap top. The only info he gave me was a black Compaq, CQ57, Windows 7HP and the serial number (5CB2121CP2)

its got 4gb of ram and a 2.6ghz dual core 64-bit processor.

it also has a dual layer DVD, which means you can burn DVD's on each side of the disk (if you buy dual layer dvds) so you get 8.5gb on a DVD disk rather than the normal 4gb for 1 side of the disk.

it has wifi, bluetooth and 3 usb ports

So all in all it's well worth the money? Thanks again I am useless with this stuff :-) just wanted to make sure before I say yes to buying

yes, buy it.

just make sure it boots up, connects to his wifi and browses the net ok before you do......it could have been dropped, maybe its just because he's a rag though.....dont trust em

 

[sergiokun]

its got 4gb of ram and a 2.6ghz dual core 64-bit processor.

it also has a dual layer DVD, which means you can burn DVD's on each side of the disk (if you buy dual layer dvds) so you get 8.5gb on a DVD disk rather than the normal 4gb for 1 side of the disk.

it has wifi, bluetooth and 3 usb ports

So all in all it's well worth the money? Thanks again I am useless with this stuff :-) just wanted to make sure before I say yes to buying

yes, buy it.

just make sure it boots up, connects to his wifi and browses the net ok before you do......it could have been dropped, maybe its just because he's a rag though.....dont trust em

Lol same mate (even though he's a mate) they just can't be trusted. Yeah will make sure it's all up and running before i buy it. Once again your help is appreciated. Close topic if you wish

Cheers

 

[shadygiz]

no worries ;)

 

[Carver]

Thanks for the help and yes sorry it's a lap top. He said he is skint and has a new IPAD now so wanted to get rid (mates rates) I have checked the reviews and it looks a decent lap top. The only info he gave me was a black Compaq, CQ57, Windows 7HP and the serial number (5CB2121CP2)

its got 4gb of ram and a 2.6ghz dual core 64-bit processor.

it also has a dual layer DVD, which means you can burn DVD's on each side of the disk (if you buy dual layer dvds) so you get 8.5gb on a DVD disk rather than the normal 4gb for 1 side of the disk.

it has wifi, bluetooth and 3 usb portsbacklit brightview LED screen

it has onboard HD graphics but no HDMI out port so you cant link to HDTV or HD Monitor

The Layers are on the same side of the disk at different levels. The top layer is semi-transparent and the laser shines through it to read & write from the bottom layer. Yes, you have to buy dual layer DVDs

 

[shadygiz]

Thanks for the help and yes sorry it's a lap top. He said he is skint and has a new IPAD now so wanted to get rid (mates rates) I have checked the reviews and it looks a decent lap top. The only info he gave me was a black Compaq, CQ57, Windows 7HP and the serial number (5CB2121CP2)

its got 4gb of ram and a 2.6ghz dual core 64-bit processor.

it also has a dual layer DVD, which means you can burn DVD's on each side of the disk (if you buy dual layer dvds) so you get 8.5gb on a DVD disk rather than the normal 4gb for 1 side of the disk.

it has wifi, bluetooth and 3 usb portsbacklit brightview LED screen

it has onboard HD graphics but no HDMI out port so you cant link to HDTV or HD Monitor

The Layers are on the same side of the disk at different levels. The top layer is semi-transparent and the laser shines through it to read & write from the bottom layer. Yes, you have to buy dual layer DVDs

hehe, cheers mate....i was trying to keep it in laymans terms ;)

 

[BlueNirvana]

Hi can i ask the same question about fujitsu lifebook a series
Any good for £100 brand new never been used ?

 

[dukie]

If you don't trust a friend regardless of what team he supports, then maybe you should reconsider if he's a friend or not.

 

[sergiokun]

If you don't trust a friend regardless of what team he supports, then maybe you should reconsider if he's a friend or not.

He is a friend I have known for a few years and I wouldn’t call him a good friend, lighten up I was only playing :-)