Compaq Presario CQ71

94 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Screen (19)
Usability (16)
Build quality (5)
Value for money (5)
Battery (4)

Negative
Touchpad (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the battery and build quality are generally positive. The value for money and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the touchpad.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Compaq Presario CQ71 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

HP Compaq Presario CQ71-403SA review

HP's Compaq Presario CQ71-403SA is a business-oriented 17.3in desktop replacement that gives you plenty of PC for your money. It's big even by desktop replacement standards, with a wide wrist rest and large keys on both the keyboard and numeric keypad....

This laptop's well suited to most home and office tasks, but it's relatively poor battery life lets it down slightly.

May, 2010

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Expert review by: (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Compaq Presario CQ71-401SA Laptop

Thankfully it is not a lot heavier as the screen uses LED backlighting, which is not only slimmer and lighter than older technologies, but also allows for improved battery life thanks to more efficient power consumption.

3GB of onboard RAM is also included, although the operating system and hardware can support far more if you want to upgrade at a later date, with a maximum of 8GB installable. Powering the pixels on the screen is an Intel graphics chip, which can be...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Compaq Presario CQ71

alaTest has collected and analysed 44 user reviews of the Compaq Presario CQ71 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptop Computers on Amazon.co.uk.

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91% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Jimfer (amazon.co.uk)

Compaq Presario CQ71-402SA Laptop

This laptop is ideal for home or business use and has been very reliable and sturdy and never let me down. The build quality is great and the finish is noticeably higher than a lot of the competition. Great product at a great price and deliverd on...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: catkins (amazon.co.uk)

Goof laptop

This was ordered on behalf of mum in law, who is an older lady. Got on well with it & likes the screen size. Good delivery, great product.

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: Mr. S. Dunlop (amazon.co.uk)

Fantastic Item!

This is the 2nd one of these laptops I have had - had to replace like for like as I dropped the other one and smashed it - oops! I cannot complain about it at all, have had other laptops which have been awful - slow, crashing etc. etc. BUT This one is...

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review by: Sparky (amazon.co.uk)

Breakdown

This was my first ever laptop purchase and I enjoyed using it for the first six weeks, however after six weeks the computer started to cut out and not boot up. After a long telephone call to HP it was decided that the motherboard is faulty. This...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: Sparky (amazon.co.uk)

Breakdown

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: Sparky (amazon.co.uk)

Breakdown

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: br00dz (amazon.co.uk)

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A good laptop, works well and comes with quite a large HDD. Arrived very quickly, very impressed. Amazing quality screen for a laptop the LED realy makes the differnce. Not had any problems with it so far and the battery is pritty good. I have found...

Sep, 2010

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