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It's gotten around. Such a laptop is a great thing. John Smith can sit around everywhere and surf or write emails. That's why everyone wants them, no matter if domestic engineer, business person or student. The enormous amounts that mushroom on the German market Taiwan or China fortunately provide prices that bring tears into retailers' eyes. Our test device, HP Compaq Presario CQ56-103SG (XH187EA) sets new limits in the price war. The 15.6 incher costs 299 euro in relating specialized online shops.

Of course, the configuration with (single core with 2.30GHz), 2048 MB of RAM, 250 GB hard disk and GPU chipset,, won't be apt for high performance flights. But is there still hope for a proper laptop for surfing and typing in Word? We make the detailed test. The Compaq Presario CQ56 comes in a case made completely of plastic. Everything looks homogeneous because the black case elements all have the same matt surface.

Merely the wrist-rest is an exception. It has a scratch resistant, perforated pattern. The slight wedge-shaped base unit gives the 15.6 incher a rock solid and suitable for everyday use look. If you are looking for sparkle and glamour, you won't find it in this HP. The 2.43 kilogram heavy case is suitable for mobile use due to its resistance, just like for use on the desk in student rooms. The fingers touch a pleasant prism patterned surface on the work area. Fingerprints or greasy stains don't stand a chance.

The case is stable and makes a high-end impression with even gaps. It isn't coated, thus accordingly few scratches or chafing should be expected. Both hands can only twist the case marginally. The wrist-rest fits tight everywhere. The same applies to the key bed (even over the DVD drive). We can bend the lid more easily, but also only to a limited degree.

The lid's surface can be dented evidently in the center with little pressure. Stable hinges in a budget laptop? The shiny element is the plastic hinges' aluminum cover. The hinges have been pulled so tight that we need both hands for opening. The hinges are mounted securely in the base unit.

The maximum opening angle of 135 degrees is sufficient for a use on the lap. Unlocking and removing the battery works single-handedly. It can be removed for use on the desk since it doesn't have any feet. The latter are soft and fairly big, which gives the 15.6 incher a wobble-free and non-slip stance.

The base plate can only be dented around the fan openings. Two covers on the bottom bid an option for upgrade: hard disk, RAM (DDR3 SDRAM, one bay unoccupied) and WLAN module (half size mini PCI Express).

The Presario CQ56 has a very limited amount of connections for connecting peripherals, such as printer, router, mouse or external hard disk. E-SATA (external HDDs), ExpressCard or FireWire don't belong to the array.

External monitors or TVs can't even be addressed digitally for the lack of HDMI. There is only a VGA interface available. Even more painful is the lack of a cardreader for memory cards of digital cameras. It's been standard in notebooks and netbooks for a long time already. Owners of the CQ56-103SG have to again buy a USB cardreader.

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