HP Compaq branded notebooks are known to be cheap but usually do compromise on the performance and battery life. The HP Compaq Presario CQ57-371EA packs a dual core AMD processor E-450 which is an AMD Fusion based platform that promises an integrated graphics that can handle full HD playback and a good battery life all for under £300.
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DesignIn terms of design this is an overall good looking notebook compared to other budget notebooks but don't expect it to turn many heads though. The chassis is made of plastics and does show some flex especially on/around the keyboard so it won't win any awards for being a solid machine. On the upside though HP decided to stay clear of the glossy plastics that can be found on most budget notebooks these days which means if you decide to buy one it will not serve as a forensic evidence being covered in fingerprints in grease.
The size of chassis (376 mm x 247 mm) is pretty average while the thickness of 37 mm makes this notebook quite bulky. However the reasonable weight of 2.6 kg means it won't be too heavy to lug around for short trips.
