For power users who need a new laptop every year, spending $2000 annually will not be a great way to budget your money.  Instead, I highly suggest to get a modest laptop equipped with the latest CPU processors.

Now, one of the laptops that come to my mind is the Compaq Presario CQ50Z.  Ever since HP has acquired Compaq, they have continually rolled out great, affordable laptop for your average regular joe.

Don’t get me wrong though, if you don’t own a desktop, these low-priced laptops might not be for you but if you are only using your laptop for traveling or coach-surfing, this might be a great way to go.

HP has been infamous its integration of LightScribe drivers, which comes equipped with most HP/Compaq laptops these days.  I personally don’t realy use it much, I still find regular ol’ marker pen to be better.

Other than those extra features you don’t need, this Compaq Presario CQ50Z comes with loaded with latest AMD processors and lots of goodies depending on how much you “add” to this laptop.

The only downfall with this laptop is that it doesn’t have DVI output, which means you can’t get HDTV connection with clarity, perhaps with the regular S-Video if you don’t mind the analog quality.

You can find this Compaq Presario CQ50Z here.

Here’s the specs:

Operating system The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications.		Choices: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
Processor A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance		Choices: AMD Sempron(TM) Processor for Notebook PCs SI-40 (2.0GHz) AMD Athlon(TM) X2 Dual-Core Processor for Notebook PCs QL-60 (1.9GHz) AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology QL-62 (2.0 GHz)
Display The window to applications, the Internet and more		Choices: 15.4″ diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Memory Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory		Choices: 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics card Bring your favorite applications and games to life		Choices: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G with 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Hard drive Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive		Choices: 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Personalization Choose the way you would like your HP PC to look.		Choices: Microphone Microphone + Webcam
Keyboard Stylish design that can meet the needs of your personal and professional lifestyle.		Choices: HP Color Matching Keyboard
Networking PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connectivity. Internet access sold separately		Choices: 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN
Primary DVD/CD drive Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs		Choices: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Primary battery The right battery can keep you and your Notebook PC working longer		Choices: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions		6 cell: 14.05″ (L) x 10.07″ (W) x 1.46″ (min H) - 1.75″ (max H)
Weight		6.95lbs (6 cell) Weight varies by configuration
Total memory slots		2 DIMM
Maximum memory expansion		3GB
PCI expansion		Expansion Port 3 Connector
Front-side bus (processor dependent)		Up to 4400 MT/s system bus running at AC/DC mode 35 watt
AC adapter		65W
Expansion slots		N/A
I/O ports		3 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0), TV out (S-video), headphone out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (LAN), VGA
Speakers		Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers
Software - full versions		HP PhotoSmart Essentials, Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition 6.x (with 20-day-trial full version), Adobe Reader 8.x, Microsoft Works 8.0 9.0, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, Cyberlink DVD Suite, QuickPlay
Software - introductory versions		Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates; subscription required to continue receiving updates)
Trial Internet service		Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition 60-day trial
Basic warranty		One year of hardware parts and labor coverage One year of award-winning, toll-free, 24 x 7 support 30-Days Free Software Support (Free 1 year Software Support with Product Registration) from date of purchase E-mail response in as little time as an hourLimited software technical support is available only for software preinstalled on the computer by HP/Compaq.
ENERGY STAR Qualified		Not applicable

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