'Peak volume levels were enough to fill a small room, but if you plan on sharing a movie inside a dorm room, it might be wise to connect the laptop to a set of external surround speakers.'
'An HDMI port makes it simple to transfer high-quality audio and video to an HDTV, giving the laptop a second function as a Blu-ray movie player.'
'The Media Card Reader on this laptop makes it easy to transfer files from a digital camera, video camcorder, MP3 player or smart phone using SD cards, Memory Sticks and more.'
'the picture looked crisp and vibrant head on, but as soon as we dipped the lid forward the screen appeared washed out; when we tried watching from the side (as if we were part of a group crowded around the screen), the contrast was too low.'
'The Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5085 laptop offers families, students or small and home-based businesses the essential power and workspace to study, tackle budgets with a handy 10-key pad, keep up on Facebook and Twitter, or simply do more at their desk. '
'No Bluetooth or HDMI.'
'Only two USB ports'
'The full-size keyboard and number pad on the Satellite C655D have responsive, terraced keys that offer good spring and return.'
'The Compaq CQ62 uses a 6-cell (47Whr) and ran for 3 hours 34 minutes on our MobileMark 2007 battery-drain test, putting it right in range with laptops that use mainstream Intel or AMD processors.'
'The guys at HP-Compaq Presario have done a very good job of sprucing up the Compaq CQ62's look and feel, .'
'Bottom Line: If you can accept a couple of missing features and a squeaky keyboard, the entry-level Compaq Presario CQ62-225nr may win you over with its pleasing design, quiet operation, respectable performance, and decent battery life. '
'Its compact size and enhanced battery life makes it perfect for frequent business travellers, who need to carry and work on their laptops even while travelling.'