Compaq CQ57-229WM 15.6-inch AMD Dual-Core 1Ghz Laptop

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Compaq CQ57-229WM 15.6-inch AMD Dual-Core 1Ghz Features

• AMD Dual-Core C-50 processor 1.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Edition
• 15.6" HD BrightView LED display, 2GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 8GB)
• 250GB SATA hard drive, Webcam with microphone, 2-in-1 memory card reader,
• SuperMulti DVD Burner, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
• 3 x USB 2.0 ports,1 x VGA port,1 x headphone-out,1 x microphone-in,1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port,6-cell lithium-ion battery,up to 4 h 30 min battery life
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I'm visually-impaired, so I hate laptops. Just can't see what I'm doing on most of them. This one surprised me.

My Mother retired this year, so I had to get her a new computer for use at home and while traveling. She mostly uses one for internet browsing and emails, etc. So I didn't have to get something with all the fancy bells and whistles. Didn't need top-of-the line speed, etc. Just something solid and basic.

I set this computer up on a home network, and was pleasantly surprised at the ease if was to operate, once I configured the display so I could read it. Streaming video via internet was smooth. Downloaded and installed all new updates in about 15 minutes.

The keyboard is solid, easy enough to navigate. The touchpad is a little different, solid plastic, not LCD. So I did install a wireless mouse to make it easier for Mom to surf. She's having fun learning what all the new little icons stand for on Win 7 Home Premium, instead of the older XP. Still prefers the old look of Solitaire over this one.

Overall, with the included features, like the DVD/CD burner, 3 USB ports, the built-in webcam, 250 GB hard drive, built-in card reader, and wireless networking, I'm pleased with this computer. and Mom loves it, too.
By Kerry Thomas, Amazon Purchase.