Overview:
The Presario CQ60Z is an affordable laptop for the general user whose needs are mainly web-surfing, email and photos. Users who need more power for gaming or video-editing may want to look elsewhere.

The Presario CQ60Z is a fairly compact 15” laptop geared for the average home or business user, who doesn’t need the bells and whistles or the extra processing power of more expensive laptops. Affordably priced, the base configuration starts at around $449, and multiple configuration options allow the user to choose their own hardware priorities.

The main selling point of the Presario CQ60Z, apart from its affordability, is likely the number of configuration options. One of the The laptop comes with your choice of AMD processors, from 2.1GHZ to 2.3GHZ, and hard drive options from 160GB to 500GB. There is also a choice of DVD drives, from a standard dual-layer burning drive or a Lightscribe drive. Users can also choose to have a webcam included, for use in Skype and other videoconferencing applications.

The base configuration includes Windows Vista Home Basic, but for $30 more, you can upgrade to Vista Home Premium. This is a recommended upgrade as Home Basic does not include many of the improvements Microsoft advertises for Vista. At 1GB or RAM in the base configuration, most users will want to upgrade to at least 2GB, as it is the recommended minimum for Vista.

While the configuration options abound, one area that may be lacking for some users is the processor. With only AMD processors to choose from, those who prefer Intel for its lower heat and often better performance may tend to look elsewhere. Of course, the choice of AMD processors is likely what has kept the laptop so affordable.

Overall, the Presario CQ60Z is a solid laptop with numerous configuration options and a compact design that should make it a good choice for most users. Power users who need more speed for video-editing or gaming will not be impressed, but that is the case with any laptop in this price range.

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