Compaq Presario CQ70-127NR 17" Widescreen Laptop for $599.99

Updated Sunday, Dec 28, 2008, Tagged under CircuitCity.com, Computers + PC Accessories

Circuit.com has this Compaq Presario CQ70-127NR 17" Widescreen Laptop for $599.99 shipped! Previously $749.99

CircuitCity customer rating: 4.3

Product Description

Desktop replacement: The Compaq Presario CQ70-127NR is a is a large notebook, with high-performance processing power and entertainment features to rival most desktops. This model features a powerful dual-core processor as well as premium features including a DVD SuperMulti drive, HDMI output and a built-in webcam.

Dual core/64-bit processing: The 2GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3200 has two processing engines that work in tandem, providing much more power than standard 2GHz processors. This processor is also capable of processing 64 bits of information at once, twice as much as standard 32-bit processors.

This laptop features 3GB of DDR2 system memory—enough for the most demanding users, gamers and multimedia professionals. DDR2 is slightly faster than DDR, the previous standard in system memory.

Data travels to the processor along the frontside bus. The faster data travels, the faster everything works. This laptop features a 667MHz frontside bus.

Processors search for the same data over and over. L2 caches keep this data neat, organized, and nearby so it can be retrieved more quickly. This 1MB L2 cache provides a boost in performance.

Hard drive: This hard drive has a 250GB capacity—perfect for robust collections of music, movies and multimedia. This drive’s data disks spin at 5400rpm. The faster they spin, the faster the data is read and written.

Go wireless: Built-in 802.11g wireless LAN gives you a fast connection to a wide range of networks and peripherals. 802.11g is backwards-compatible with 802.11b, so you can connect using the two most popular wireless standards.

DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.

Widescreen display: This notebook features a gorgeous 17" widescreen display with 1440 x 900 pixel (WXGA+) resolution for fantastic-looking documents and movies.

Built-in webcam/mic: Stay connected to family, friends or business associates wherever you go. Video chatting face-to-face is easy with the built-in camera and microphone.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1: Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your notebook more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

Enjoy movies in HD: This laptop features the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1277MB shared video memory, which is drawn from the main system memory. This video memory is perfect for everyday activities like watching movies, video clips or light gaming. The HDMI output lets you easily send movies, videos and images to your HDTV through one cable.

Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera or camcorder. This 5-in-1 reader is compatible with Secure Digital, xD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and MultiMedia Card.

Software bundle:

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1, Works, Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), and Internet Explorer

Norton Internet Security 2008 (with 60 days of live update)

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Muvee autoProducer

Cyberlink DVD Suite

HP PhotoSmart Essentials