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Compaq Presario CQ61Z series

Starting from: $349.99*

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- $100 instant rebate<br> - FREE 3GB of memory upgrade from 2GB ($30 value)<br> - FREE upgrade to 250GB hard drive from 160GB ($30 value)

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- FREE 3GB of memory upgrade from 2GB ($30 value)
- FREE upgrade to 250GB hard drive from 160GB ($30 value)

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Our Compaq Presario CQ61Z notebook series delivers classic style, simple operation, and super features for easy everyday computing, all at an affordable price.

Your PC, simplified

With fast searching, easy browsing, and simple ways to connect1, genuine Windows 7§§§ simplifies your daily activities. You can:
  • Quickly get around and get things done with streamlined navigation
  • Browse the Web faster and more easily with Internet Explorer 8
  • Easily stay connected while in public hotspots2

Solid features

This easy-to-use laptop has everything you need for your day-to-day e-mailing, work, and communication, whether you're at home, in the office, or on the road. You'll get:
  • Simplified daily PC activities with genuine Windows 7
  • A 15.6" diagonal widescreen display
  • Built-in Wi-Fi2, microphone and an optional webcam1
  • A choice of AMD processors
  • A stylish, glossy black exterior finish with matching keyboard
  • An optional integrated Blu-ray3 ROM/DVD writer for high-def Blu-ray viewing and traditional read/write on DVDs and CDs
  • The ability to use LightScribe4 for designing and printing silkscreen-quality labels on CDs and DVDs with songs and videos for family and friends
  • Optional HDMI 1.3 port for connecting the PC to an external monitor or HD TV5
  • Optional card reader for organizing photos, etc.
  • USB ports for connecting your peripherals
  • Standard 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery
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Warranty and support

This series is backed by a one-year HP warranty6 on hardware. Our award-winning Total Care offers friendly, expert, around-the-clock assistance by phone, e-mail, and on-line chat. You can:
  • Call us toll-free
  • E-mail a question and receive an answer in about an hour
  • Take advantage of on-line chat, FAQs, and other resources
  • Click on the desktop icon for quick access to on-line support

1. Internet connection required, sold separately.
2. Wireless access point, Internet service req., not incl.
3. As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. This Blu-ray drive does not support writing to ultra-high speed CD-RW media (16X to 32X advertised performance). HD-DVD movies cannot be played on this PC.
4. LightScribe creates a monochrome image. LightScribe media required, sold separately.
5. High def content required to view HD images.
6. Support avail. for one year from date of purchase/lease. Dated sales or delivery receipt is proof of purchase/lease; you may be required to provide it as condition of receiving support. Support avail. only for software preinstalled by HP.

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*** AMD's model numbering is not a measurement of clock speed.

 

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§ Actual formatted capacity is less. A portion of the hard drive is reserved for system recovery software — for notebooks up to: 20GB (Windows 7), 8GB (XP and XP Pro), 12GB (Vista), 12GB (MCE); for desktops up to: 14GB (Windows 7), 10GB (Vista, XP, XP Pro), 12GB (MCE). For hard drives 1GB=1 billion bytes.

 

¶ In-home warranty is available only on select customizable HP desktop PCs. Need for in-home service is determined by HP support representative. Customer may be required to run system self-test programs or correct reported faults by following advice given over phone. On-site services provided only if issue can't be corrected remotely. Service not available holidays and weekends.

 

†† Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.

††† Battery life varies depending on product configuration, model, settings, loaded applications, utilized features. As with all batteries, maximum capacity decreases with time and use. Battery life times based on MobileMark 2007 battery benchmark. Reported times are with wireless functionality off.

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§§§ This system may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality.See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ for details.

 
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