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I have a HP Compaq Presario CQ60 with Windows Vista. When i bought it i didn't really know that much about computers and such and i just wanted a laptop. What should i do ?

asked Oct 09 '10 at 05:37

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Just save your money. Maybe get a job.

Before I saved enough money for my iMac, I had a really cheap Acer, with windows Vista (Eventually replaced with Linux Mint, and then Windows 7.) It was one of those computers that was "Made for Windows Vista," but was EXTREMELY slow.

I got a job, and saved practically every dollar I earned. It was worth it. ;)

answered Oct 09 '10 at 11:23

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edited Oct 09 '10 at 11:24

Save up, buy a whole bunch of computer parts, and build yourself a computer.

answered Oct 09 '10 at 05:47

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I just googled the specs..... your just ungrateful, there's nothing wrong with that machine I can only dream about having a laptop with a dual core processor.

I currently have two computers

HP Compaq Evo D51c

CPU: 1.5Ghz Single core

RAM: 768MB SDRAM

HDD: HDD 1 160GB (Upgraded) HDD 2 40GB

Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce2 Ultra (AGP) 64MB Memory 250Mhz Clock Speed

Original OS: Windows 98SE

Current OS: Windows XP

Dell Latitude 110L

CPU: 1.3Ghz

RAM: 1.2GB (DDR1)

HDD: 160GB (Upgraded from 40GB)

Graphics Card: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express 8MB Memory 200Mhz Clock Speed

Original OS: Windows 2000

Current OS: Windows XP

Moral of the story don't bitch about having decent equipment.

answered Oct 09 '10 at 13:11

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markd12
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Now I fell VERY fortunate...

(Oct 09 '10 at 22:27) ryebread761 ryebread761's gravatar image

You can get a great desktop at this point in time for approximately 500 or 600 dollars. It completely depends on what you want to use the computer for of course, but since it sounds like you're just looking for a decent machine, a preassembled desktop from Best Buy or Staples should fit the bill.

answered Oct 09 '10 at 12:17

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I googled you computer because I had never heard of it before. I would say try to get one with a bit faster processer, more RAM and a little bit bigger hard drive. What manufacturer depends on what one you like. If you do not have a few manufacturers in mind then maybe do some research about company's like Dell, HP, Acer, Gateway etc.

answered Oct 09 '10 at 12:24

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Your specs should be good enough to upgrade to Windows 7.

Go to the Microsoft site and download the Microsoft Windows 7

UpgradeAdvisor Here.

This will tell you if you've got an upgradeble Laptop.

answered Oct 09 '10 at 23:34

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Maybe they want better specs too.

(Oct 10 '10 at 14:42) ryebread761 ryebread761's gravatar image
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