HP Compaq Presario CQ57-303SG Pro Reviews

We can conclude the verdict for HP's Compaq Presario CQ57 with the title of a bestseller from Johannes Mario Simmel - "It Doesn't Always Have to be Caviar". The affordable entry level device can score in many aspects that are frivolously wasted by other, frequently much more expensive notebooks, though it has a few weaknesses. We'll start with the good workmanship: The case, known from other HP models, convinces with high stability, which only could be improved a bit in terms of the display. The keyboard's good typing experience and the touchpad's accuracy also deserve praise. The Fusion APU E-450 from AMD is a curse and a blessing at the same time. The low power consumption of only 18 watts TDP is reflected in long battery runtimes and minimum heat development. Moreover, a few games can be rendered smoothly thanks to a comparatively strong graphics unit. The CPU's performance deficit is all the more vast and even noticeable in routine use compared to Intel's Pentium processors.