Compaq C765 Reviews: Windows Vista Home Basic 15.4" Screen Laptop computer

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+ This laptop has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on performance. “Nice laptop - wouldnt know that it is a reconditioned item. very light and…” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 25 real customer reviews

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Single Core Processor with 2GB of Memory and 80GB Storage on Windows Vista Home Basic. More »

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25 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
75% of people recommend it.

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Battery life	6.9
Design	8.2
Performance	7.7
Size and weight	7.8
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.1
Overall rating	7.8

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christina, enfield

Score 10.0/10

+ we`re very happy with it,no probs at all

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 04 Jun 2008

Roger, Malmesbury

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to set up and use

- Power always seems to be on the wrong side.

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purchased 28 Aug 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ a good condition computer that looks as good as new

- would have been nice to have original box as it was a present for my grandson

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purchased 15 Oct 2008

Elena, Leamington Spa

Score 9.0/10

+ An excellent laptop, with excellent features, well designed and fit for purpose.

- Doesn't last long unplugged, around an hour but I that's not unusual for laptops in general. Be careful about having on your lap for too long as can overheat and shut itself down.

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Oct 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ very clean and sleak finish.

- There is no volume control on the unit itself. Have to use the control on program or operating system.

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purchased 22 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Nice Laptop - wouldnt know that it is a reconditioned item. Very light and compact. Works really well Wi-Fi wise and is just what I wanted.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 22 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ great value product. not high spec but cheap and does everything I require with ease.

- none

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purchased 24 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 3.0/10

+ Neat shape and slightly lighter than other models

- I keep having to reinstall software to get things like printers to run properly on it.

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purchased 04 May 2008

adam, newcastle

Score 9.0/10

+ was nice and cheap at the time good performer.

- the key pad is a little dodgy at times it somtimes sticks

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purchased 17 Sep 2008

Mr Wright, Blackpool, Lancashire , “Smart and effective.”

Score 8.0/10

+ The battery life indicator which tells you how much battery power you ahve left is a good asset.
Having MS Office built in is good even if you do not use it / register to pay for it.

- The battery life of one and a half hours per time appears quite short when working on-line.

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purchased 18 Oct 2008

Dave, Wakefield West Yorkshire , “Busy Contract Manager”

Score 10.0/10

+ Cosmeticaly pleasing,Easy to operate.

- None.

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purchased 19 Dec 2008

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Product Features

Screen Size in Inches	15.4
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Basic
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	2

Number of Cores	Single
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	80
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1280x800 (WXGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	Celeron
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	550
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	2000
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB Port	3
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote Control	No
DVD Writer	Yes
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	Yes
CD Rom	Yes
Blu-ray Drive	No
HDMI Interface	No
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
VGA Port	Yes
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	No
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	No
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Dimensions (mm)	357x39.6x257
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (kg)	3.1

Brand of Graphic Chip	Intel
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	GMA X3100
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.

Laptop Buyers' Guide

Manufacturer's Description

The Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC is an affordable notebook with a stylishly slim design and powerful performance. Perfect for use at home or on the go, stay connected wherever you are!

Features
• Featuring genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic or Premium for superior digital entertainment and advanced features
• A good value PC that doesn’t compromise on features. Its 15.4 inch widescreen display with HP BrightView makes graphics vibrant and sharp, whether viewing a presentation or photos. With up to a 250 GB hard drive, you’ll have all the power you’ll need
• A lightweight and slim design makes this notebook perfect for use at home or on the go. With the latest Intel mobile technology and integrated WiFi, it really is simple to stay connected wherever you are
• Three USB ports make file transfer simple, for your music, movies, photos and other files. A rewritable DVD drive means you can burn your own discs and take your files with you