Compaq Presario CQ45-137TX

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Compaq Presario CQ45-137TX

Aniket Kadam, Sep 08, 2008 1146 hrs IST

High on style, as well as price; let's find out if the CQ45-137TX has substance to back its price tag.

Excellent 14.1" WXGA screen, Very comfortable keyboard, HDMI Out.

Overall performance doesn't match up to the price it commands, Battery life.

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Design and features

As I mentioned earlier, the Compaq is quite well-designed. On the outside is a pattern of geometric shapes, a weird amalgam of circles and squares, set among the inlaid metallic Q symbol of Compaq.

To the right are the dual layer DVD RW drive, twin USB ports, a modem jack and power connector.

To the left is a Kensington lock, HP's proprietary docking connector, the LAN, HDMI and eSATA ports, SD/MMC card slots as well as the Express card slot.

There's a complete absence of ports on the back, which is probably a good thing as the screen curves back over it. Having an HDMI output means you could stream HD videos to your TV without loss in quality. Transferring files to appropriate external media will also be lightning fast with eSATA.

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(21) Comments

Umakant Khapali

,Jammu, on Apr 07, 2010 09:49 AM

please give me all the details about the compaq presario laptop.

Sharad

,Bangalore, on Feb 11, 2010 10:37 AM

I have Compaq CQ 45 laptop.It is getting heated very badly and Fan also making more noise. Still my laptop is in Warranty period so Please suggest me the service center in Bangalore.

Hazel

,Costa Rica, on Feb 19, 2010 10:34 AM

It is very normal for this computer to heat so bad, that is how the model works, but I recommend you to start using your warranty ASAP, you don't want to have bigger and more problems when your warranty is about to expire. As I wrote in my comment try using one of those basis (when working on a desk) it really helps!

Hazel

,Costa Rica, on Feb 19, 2010 10:29 AM

Not satisfied with this laptop. I bought it about a year ago and it has already been repaired twice. This model seems to have problems with the screen, my laptop's screen got damaged after 8 moths of use. Recently I had to replace the adapter. It also heats very easily and the fan makes a lot of noise. I highly recommend to use a base with fans if you use it for more than 30 min. otherwise it gets really hot. Overall it is not as fast as one would expect given its components. Great looks (it you don't care about fingerprints all over the laptop) but I don't think this computer delivers.

Abhradeep Das

,kolkata, on Apr 13, 2009 12:04 AM

I am Interested to buy this laptop. It seems to be the best bargain in terms of the configuration and processor we are getting. Is it reliable for durablilty and does it have any heating problem?

TopCap

,Mumbai, on Aug 30, 2009 02:54 PM

I have owned since Oct' 08, good laptop overall, but definitely heating problems and heavy to carry. Fan speed make loud noise and also the adapter. Otherwise the performance for multi-tasking, graphics, etc. arevery good.

sarwar ali

,kolkata, on Jun 09, 2009 05:20 PM

Its really slow, it has been three months of use, good look, good configuration but bad performance.

NRR

,Bangalore, on Apr 14, 2009 11:11 AM

Bought it last month. Great in looks but very slow booting. NOT UP TO THE MARK for Compaq/HP brand. very disappointed.

Darshana

,colombo, on Apr 17, 2009 12:35 PM

why yr telling like that as my one working extremely well. so just tell us when it was slow?

maverick

,delhi, on Mar 15, 2009 12:56 AM

I could not find any information on this particular laptop in compaq's website ...........strange.Have they dicontinued this product?I searched their discontinued product list but didn't find it their also .HEEEEEEEELLLLLLPPPP me please

maverick

,delhi, on Mar 15, 2009 12:53 AM

is it better as compared to the dell studio 14?? I am confused which one to buy.please help me make a decision

amit

,chandigarh, on Jan 27, 2009 04:44 AM

i m planning to buy this laptop.Did a lot of research and found tht its the best among the price range and offers excellent features.

sidds83

,Pune, on Dec 29, 2008 11:18 AM

I have bought this laptop. Its really high on style and I am sure it will perform well too. The performance needs to be seen in the long run. I am sure it will live upto its name of Compaq and Hp. They are the market leaders. This laptops is fab when it comes to its looks. Great looks. Good performance.

Sunil Chauhan

,Noida, on Dec 19, 2008 07:36 AM

hey i got it last week, it is working really great...

Reviewer

,B'lore, on Dec 18, 2008 02:28 PM

I think this review is only 20% useful. Rest is just peace of Junk. All comparision are made with Quad Core CPUs, High End Chipsets. This is the best notbbook you can get if you want to spend 40-50k. Rviewer : Dude, this is Indian market, not US.

Reviewer

,B'lore, on Dec 18, 2008 02:26 PM

I think this review is only 20% useful. Other part is just peace of Junk. All comparision are made with Quad Core CPUs, High End Chipsets. This is the best notbbook you can get if you want to spend 40-50k. A Comment to reviewer : Dude, this is Indian market, not US.

Reviewer

,B'lore, on Dec 18, 2008 02:26 PM

I think this review is only 20% useful. Other part is just peace of Junk. All comparision are made with Quad Core CPUs, High End Chipsets. This is the best notbbook you can get if you want to spend 40-50k. A Comment to reviewer : Dude, this is Indian market, not US. FSB 1066 is lot and Memory 800Mhz is good.

KUBERAN

,CHENNAI, on Sep 18, 2008 08:35 PM

Pl send the products details of compaq laptop.

Shakaal

,Mumbai, on Sep 15, 2008 11:25 AM

khus hua........

gangatmumbai

,Mumbai, on Sep 15, 2008 11:23 AM

good one we would like to buy this , what price.........?

akshay

,surat, on Sep 10, 2008 03:38 PM

it is hving dasing lewks.. featuures lewking gud.. hope to se this v soon..compaq is on rock.....

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