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HP Compaq Presario CQ42

HP Compaq Presario CQ42
HP Compaq Presario CQ42
alaScore 81

8 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of HP Compaq Presario CQ42. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the sound and screen are on the whole positive. The keyboard and battery also get good views. There are some mixed comments about the portability, while many are less positive about the touchpad.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Compaq Presario CQ42 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

HP Compaq Presario CQ42-136TU

 

The Presario CQ42 is an inexpensive entry-level system. There are no surprises here, either nice or nasty, and those seeking a basic office workhorse-type system will find it perfectly suitable.

Inexpensive ; Decent battery life ; Comfortable keyboard ; Inlaid pattern

Trackpad sits flush with the wrist rest ; Bland style ; Ordinary performance

The competition for entry-level computing dollars has never been more fierce. At this price point, you could equally and just as justifiably purchase any number of netbooks, an entry-level Apple iPad or several competing bargain basement notebook...

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (zdnet.com.au)

HP Compaq Presario CQ42-136TU

 

The Presario CQ42 is an inexpensive entry-level system. There are no surprises here, either nice or nasty, and those seeking a basic office workhorse-type system will find it perfectly suitable.

Inexpensive ; Decent battery life ; Comfortable keyboard ; Inlaid pattern

Trackpad sits flush with the wrist rest ; Bland style ; Ordinary performance

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Cheap but with Majot Flaw in Mouse Pad"

 

You can mt ake out from my comments as curson keep on flying all over the teax box

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Highly se pad e maoutivsisen (Highly sensitive mousepad)

Jun, 2011
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Compaq Presario CQ42-136TU

 

Touchpad makes some problem when using it specially when locking unlocking it. Fully disgusting.

almost everything

Blooth device making some problems

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Compaq Presario CQ42-136TU

 

*tip. invest in paying the extra $50 dollars to get the version with 4 gb of ram, 320g harddrive celron processor. i havent had a flaw with this computer yet

mostly everything, including performance"read review

took a little while getting used to the track pad as it is the exact same as the body

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Compaq Presario CQ42-136TU

 

good one,

processor is not heating easily

none

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Compaq Presario CQ42-136TU

 

Help!

Cheap, campact, does what I need

when I accidentaly lock the touchpad I cannot unlock it even by tapping the light, also there doesn't seem to be any drivers/support for this model on the HP website

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Compaq Presario CQ42-136TU

 

decent battery life,gr display,good speaker,

It's a gr8 computer! works perfectly for me!,decent battery life n good sound clarity

nothing

Feb, 2011
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