The New Compaq Presario CQ-62

If you’ve been considering a 0 netbook solely because it’s an inexpensive way to nab a functional laptop, Hewlett-Packard, in combination with Wal-Mart, has a compelling alternative: a “real” laptop. The Compaq Presario CQ62 is a full-size 15.6-inch laptop with an AMD dual-core processor, available at a beyond-bargain price of just 8 (starting this Sunday, June 13, 2010). That’s less than you’d pay for a refurbished notebook with lesser specs from those deal-a-day sites (or about what you’d pay for a netbook with a fraction of the performance). The catch: It is missing some features now common even on budget laptops, and it’s available only at Wal-Mart while supplies last. Key Specs Processor: 2.1GHz AMD Athlon II Dual-Core P320 Memory: 3GB RAM Storage: 250GB hard drive Optical Drive: DVD±RW Screen: 15.6 inches (1366×768 native resolution) Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 (1GB) Weight: 5.5 pounds Dimensions (HWD): 1.4×9.7×14.7 inches Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)