Compaq CQ62Z Laptop Review

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For users looking for a solid day-to-day task machine, the Compaq CQ62Z series laptops offer budget friendly machines in an easily portable frame with clean sleek style and all the bells and whistles you need. Great for home, office, and on the road use, these laptops can handle your everyday light tasks easily and affordably. 


These machines are customizable with many different options for a variety of needs. With a broad selection of AMD processors, users can choose to keep it low budget with a 2.3 GHz AMD single core processor, or upgrade all the way up to a much more powerful AMD dual core 2.4 GHz processor. In conjunction with the broad array of processors available, you can also get these machines either standard with 2 GB of RAM for lighter use and tasks, or opt for up to 4 GB of RAM for a speedier machine more capable of multi-tasking.

The CQ62Z series comes standard with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit version, a 15.6 inch high-definition Brightview LED widescreen display, and an ATI Radeon Mobility graphics card. To make sure this machine can work with whatever accessories you need, it also comes with built-in Wi-Fi, a microphone, and an optional webcam, as well as multiple USB ports, and optional HDMI 3.1 port and digital media card reader. These computers also have a sleek black matte finish that helps keep your computer free of fingerprints and smudges, keeping its professional look easy to maintain throughout the life of the machine. The same black finish is also applied to the Compaq laptop keyboard to match the rest of the unit.

These machines bear a standard 6-cell lithium ion battery that is good for regular travel and use, however if you find yourself on the road or away from outlets for regular extended periods of time, you may want to look into some upgrades for your machine. These machines also come with HP's one year warranty on hardware. Beyond the span of this warranty, you can still easily get replacement Compaq laptop parts like replacement laptop keyboardsfrom a laptop repair shop or laptop parts retailer.