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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 reviews of HP Compaq CQ50-215NR. The average rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The performance and durability get negative opinions.
design
battery, durability, performance
On average, users rate this product 40/100 and experts rate this product 40/100.
Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (cnet.com)
Note: This review is part of our Holiday 2008 Retail Laptop Roundup, covering specific new configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.
Attractive design; slimmer and lighter than competing systems.
Poor performance; lousy battery life; no media control keys; lacks an expansion card slot.
Despite its upscale looks, the 15.4-inch Compaq Presario CQ50-215nr is marred by pokey performance and abbreviated battery life.
Consumer review (cnet.com)
This computer is good if you do nothing but just browse the internet. Other than that, look elsewhere. I try to Skype and edit videos and the computer just overheats and shuts itself off. Fortunately i've replaced it with a MacBook Pro so these...
Nice design
Terrible battery life, constantly overheats, no built in webcam
Consumer review (cnet.com)
This computer is good if you do nothing but just browse the internet. Other than that, look elsewhere. I try to Skype and edit videos and the computer just overheats and shuts itself off. Fortunately i've replaced it with a MacBook Pro so these...
Nice design
Terrible battery life, constantly overheats, no built in webcam