It is a very good computer but I felt like there was always something going wrong with it. after having it a few months the battery needed to be replaced, then the power cord, then about a year after I bought it the hard drive had to be replaced. A few months after the hard drive was replaced I had to replace the battery again, then the power cord again. It most likely needs to have the hard drive replaced again also but instead I just bought a new laptop and only keep this one for my kids to play games on. Ease of Use It is a very easy computer to use. My daughter is able to use it without any problems and with very little help. Battery Life The battery only lasted 30 min so I had to keep it plugged in all the time. Support & Service HP was very helpful each time I had a problem. Durability I keyboard was not very durable. my 2 year old was able to take every single button off the keyboard very easily and very quickly. I wouldn't have cared except I was unable to reattach the keys to the board.

LeopardQueen

USA

We bought this laptop because the price was reasonable. I have to say that I love it!!! This is the second CQ60 that I have purchased. My son dropped my first so we bought another one. They just keep getting better and better. A couple of weeks ago I bought a new hard drive and fixed my first CQ. YEAH .. Now we have 2. I highly recommend this computer.

KarrieNollKnight

Middleburg, FL

I bought an HP Pavilion years ago and it lasted about 6 years. So when I went to look for another laptop to purchase, I wanted another HP. I knew that Compaq was made by HP and that it was also cheaper than HP. I found a great deal on a Presario CQ60 and I love it. I've had it for almost 2 years now and I have had no problems with it. It's fast, I like the design, and the screen is wide. I like the numeric keypad on the side and the keys are easy to type on. It has a DVD burner, a Wi-Fi button, and it's reliable and light-weight. Mine has an Intel Pentium Processor and was simple to set up. There is no webcam that comes with it, but it is so easy to just go buy one that attaches and it works great that way too.

taspq1

Chandler, AZ

I have been very pleased with this laptop overall. It's 64 bit processor is fast enough for most applications (though grapic designers and Photoshop users will likely need something more high-end). For a low to mid-priced unit, it is fast! The 16:9 screen is bright and clear and makes viewing a movie on-the-go a pleasurable experience. Windows 7 is pre-loaded. My only complaints have been the excessive heat from the bottom of the laptop after it has been on awhile and the battery life (only about 1.5 hours). I have not had issue with overheating yet but I do worry about the longevity of the circuitry since it gets so hot. The battery issue is of less concern since it is typically used as my home PC and is plugged in most of the time.

McCartney74

East Haven, CT

One of my favorite laptops so far...except for one downfall...it gets freaking hot! The thing has been a personal thigh heater since the day I got it. But it kept on running. However, after about a year and a half of use I thought the issue was getting worse so I bought a laptop cooling pad to go with it...which def solved the problem...but I had to lug the cooling pad around with me and the laptop wherever I went. Oh...one more fault...the volume. I watch alot of movies online and the volume was just not loud enough for me. Had to hook-up external speakers so I wasn't straining my ears. Ok so it has two major faults...but those aside...I really did enjoy this computer and still have it as a backup to my new Asus. Just the keyboard layout alone has me missing the compaq when on my Asus. I don't know what it was about the design, but it didn't bother my carpel tunnel at all. As I never pay more than 350 for a laptop these days...because they just aren't built to last so why spend all that money...i picked up the compaq from best buy for 320 and was surprised at how great it ran and performed. Quirks aside...it has been a solid running laptop and i consider a great buy for 320.

Jackson617

Roslindale, MA

The Compaq Presario CQ60 Notebook PC is one of the best purchases I have made in quite some time. It was a great price and excellent value. The screen is a great size and has a wonderful picture. So many features on this laptop, it is hard to decide where to start. The built-in wireless card is very strong and reliable. The DVD-writer is a great feature that we utilize often. One of the under appreciated features of this laptop that I love is the included num-pad. I actually use it quite a bit, and it was one of the deciding features when I bought the laptop. The battery lasts a long time, plenty of time for us to watch a normal length movie. Knock on wood, I haven't had any problems with the laptop since I took it out of the box. It runs great and doesn't have a bunch of extra programs I don't need. It is easy to turn off the touchpad, which I don't like, but the rest of the button placements are excellent.

cilla74

Canton, OH

The Compaq Presario CQ60 is a good value for your money. I've owned mine for a little over a year, and it's functioned well pretty much the entire time. There are two issues I've run into with it. The first is that my initial charger which came with the purchase would constantly get so hot that it would almost burn your finger to the touch. Eventually, within two months of the purchase, it quit working. I called Compaq about the issue and they sent me a new one free of charge. This one still gets hot, but not nearly as hot as the initial one got. The second issue is that the battery is already in need of replacing only a year after purchasing the unit brand new. I use a high end Targus cooling system, and I know that the laptop does naturally get hot, but there's no reason the battery should already be so drained. Other than those issues, because I picked this up at a great price and I like everything else about it, I can recommend the purchase. Battery Life Way too short on battery life, battery dies completely after about a year & a half.

deadhead1942

Saint Paul, MN

I really like the Compaq Presario CQ60.  The main thing that attracted me to this computer was it's low price.  I use my laptop a lot, but only for surfing the web and playing games mostly.  I like to play The Sims 3 and it works great on this computer.  The graphics are pretty good and I have no problem streaming videos from the internet from sites like MTV.com, Hulu.com, and ABC Family.  It doesn't have that long of a battery life.  I would guess that it is less than two hours, but that wasn't really an issue for me since I usually use it at home while on the charger.  It is a bit heavy for a laptop, but for someone like me who doesn't travel much, it hasn't really been an issue.  I found it very easy to use and would be a good laptop for someone who wants to get started learning the computer.  It has built in wifi and I have had no problem connecting at home, at the library, or at coffee shops.

Shozzie

Newark, OH

I got a really good deal on this computer so that was what made me get it, but boy was i impressed. The look of it isnt all that great it isnt the fanciest thing in the world but it gets the job done. I really think this computer is for people (like me) who just use computers for searching the web researching news and buying things. It gets the job done and thats all i needed it to do, this is not for real hardcore gamers thought i must say. The screen is big enough and the keys arent too sensitive. It was very easy to use and set up even for someone that really doesnt know much about computers at all. The few bad things about it is the battery isnt that great in my opinion i wish it would last longer but for the price i got it for im not complaining at all lol. There is no webcam but i dont use webcams so that was ok for me. Overall if you can catch a good deal on this computer and you just use it for surfing the web and normal things this is a laptop to look at

epicman55

Hazel Crest, IL

The exact model for my laptop is Compaq Presario CQ60-214DX. This is my first laptop. I have had this for about a year. I haven't had any problems with this product at all. As someone who used desktops for many years, using this laptop is a nice step up. The additional mobility is nice to have. The battery lasts long enough for me. The laptop is not too heavy, so I can carry it around with me to do my work. I have spent a lot of time on this laptop surfing the web, programming, watching videos, listening to music, etc, etc. It works for all my everyday tasks just fine. I should add that there is no webcam on this laptop. I have my own so it wasn't a big problem for me. I also install Ubuntu on this laptop. All the hardware was recognized without any problems. I'm sure this is true for all the other laptops, but it's very hard to have a good posture while using this laptop. I end up being sore all over after prolong use of this laptop. I guess just don't spend too much time on it. All in all, it fits my needs. It does everything I need from a computer. If you are looking for a good affordable laptop, I would recommend this product.

Ann6577

Minneapolis, MN