COMPAQ CQ40-115AU

AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-70 (2.0 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
1024MB 667MHz / max to 2GB DDR2 Memory (1024 x 1 pcs) 14.1" TFT WXGA high definition widescreen LCD panel with brightview technology
160GB HDD
DVD +/- RW Double Layer Drive
802.11b/g wifi
High speed 56K; Integrated 10Mbps, 100Mbps; Ports include USB 2.0 (3), VGA,
Compaq Webcam with integrated microphone
5-in-1 intergrated digital media reader slot;
HDMI
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics




VS



ACER 4530
AMD Turion X2 RM-70,
memory 1 gb DDR2,
160GB HDD, DVD±RW,
56K Modem, GbE NIC,
WiFi,
Camera 14.1? WXGA,
Bluetooth,
NVIDIA GeForce 9100M G



both is quite the same spec just
Acer got bluetooth Compaq got HDMI no bluetooth
Acer use NVIDIA 9100 M G graphic card Compaq use ATI RADEON HD3200

3dmark06
nVidia 9100M G score = 1415 source http://expertester.wordpress.com/2008/07/2...ark-comparison/

vs

3dmark06
ATI RADEON HD3200 score = 1651 source http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphi...List.844.0.html ( NO 89)



some say 9 series is better cos got CUDA applications and is NVIDIA PhysX-ready
bluetooth i rarely use....
acer 4530now got complaints..... duckies,bluetech20
both around the same price....
help me...

which 1 is better

i'll recommend the CQ40. Testing it atm ...Far much better if compare with the Acer + if u're using the bluetooth, u can always go buy the adapter

I suggest COMPAQ CQ40

Compaq Presario CQ45-108AU Notebook PC
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium; AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-70 (2.0 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache); 2048MB 800MHz / max to 4GB DDR2 Memory (2048 x 1 pcs); 14.1" TFT WXGA high definition widescreen LCD panel with brightview technology; 320GB HDD; DVD +/- RW Double Layer Drive with LightScribe; Bluetooth; 802.11a/g/n; High speed 56K; Integrated 10Mbps, 100Mbps; Ports include 3 USB 2.0, HDMI, eSATA Combo, VGA, RJ-11, RJ-45, Expansion Port 3, 1 Headphone, 1 Microphone, Consumer IR, Integrated Fingerprint reader, Compaq Webcam with Integrated Digital Microhphones (VGA low-light); 5-in-1 intergrated digital media reader slot; ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics; Free Nylon Carrying Case; One year International Limited Warranty (parts/labor/carry-in)

RM2,809.00 Only

got wireless-N, 14 inch screen. Sure good masterpiece.

This post has been edited by vexus: Sep 1 2008, 03:34 PM

My problem actually very minor..juz sometimes get memory dump..lappie restart..and high temperature when gaming..if u'r using it for working like powerpoint,web browsing and etc...it's kinda good ^^

By the way if u'r not using the bluetooth,go for CQ40 since it has a better graphic card..i personally think that Nvidia Geforce 9100 isnt that good..and ATI Radeon HD3200 ranked 2 place above Nvidia Geforce 9100..so i guess 3200 is better ^^...furthermore HP is a better brand than Acer ^^

choose compaq la interms of quality
and it can safe ur time from going to service center tat often

thx for the advice...

well, currently just finish installing vista on it..Man, it's kinda fast..imo ..

how much u buy???
free dos
can play crysis??
or cod4

not mine =.=...later testing... my friend bought it for 2199..then after we bought, monday the price drop ...1899 (the 1 we bought comes with 2gb )

CQ-40 good with HD3200 & HDMI but max 2GB RAM size.

Is Compaq Presario CQ40-115AU using ACHI which advantage for faster OS/Application?

How about the heat on palm rest/bottom ?

heat on the left side is quite mild... ACHI? not sure... how do i check..+if not mistaken, this laptop can use until 4gb =_= oops, checked already.. if it's using ACHI 1.0 Serial ATA controller means it's usinv ACHI? + wow, not bad, this notebooks comes with seagate momentus hdd

This post has been edited by Lacus: Sep 1 2008, 05:08 PM

hmm...i should try on CQ40

ah..mean the HP web infor mistake about the max RAM size.

can check it from the BIOS.

not sure what chipset & the ACHI controller by CQ40, for 4530 its all by NVidia, must use their own drivers

Full fledge Puma all the time (HD3200)

how much are they?

Hmmm I might be buying the Compaq tomorrow... Best bang for the buck IMO

yeah ! before this aspire 4530, nao CQ40

go for it then..if need help on drivers (not sure for XP :S...i install vista on the notebook), feel free to pm me

can play
but lag like mad only

My fren said he can play COD 4 with low settings and resolutions using Acer 4530..i never tested it myself..

you use Vista or XP?

vista
even my 9300GS also i said Lag
confirm 9100GS and HD3200 will be even lagger lol
unless you put all low settings then it "might" playable

CQ40-115AU seems got HDMI out, but don't have bluetooth, Acer 4530 is vice versa? thanks

Yes, already stated in first post...bluetooth very easy to solve, just by a USB donggle or whatever you call it

according to Lacus, yeah CQ40 got HDMI out by default.

4530 dun have it..

acer 4530 easily get hot especially keyboard.my fren using it.believe me.get compaq through

i really hate heating issue
if 4930 is hot, it is better to get compaq cq40

but I heard Acer's screen is superior to that of Compaq's.

yes
compaq's screen got a kind of yellowish
cos i owned both compaq and acer
the difference very obvious

can play cod4...

wondering how is the HDMI output image quality, would it better than normal DVD player's HDMI?

how often u use HDMI output? u house got HDMI tv ah?i doubt it
as for acer 4530 leh-price so cheap but mafan is the heat n gaming la

this compaq also mafan-i doubt they provide any drivers-compaq is like tat, they expect u to download on their website.u chose la, ur money mah

wats do u plan to use for?u like gaming? any1 of it also can game! u wan jus for fun, u see which 1 has a nicer built up. for me, i game abit n play2 abit, n i like the design, i jus take acer

so u decide-hehe, sumore here got so many taiko can tell u, my words are jus saisailup only

although HDMI, I still think the screen clarity competition will be won by Acer.

The CQ40 blows the 4530 away.
Plus it looks better.

how much usually one HDMI cable? thanks

tested the hdmi on hdtv. Superb :thumb: Yellowish? don't think so lor...the LCD of this CQ40 is made by LG philip look around at forum, i think can get 1 for about 40?

This post has been edited by Lacus: Sep 1 2008, 10:00 PM

acer 4530 and compaq cq 40 share the same price..

no ATM but on the way

just bought 4530 that's y so curious about the better CQ40 spec.

I would say the heat issue has been reduce quite a lots on 4530 & CQ50, thanks to their newer & better design.

u mean the notebook's LCD itself?

Hmm, how do u noe it's better? it might b due to drivers or anything? maybe u can check which lcd does the acer use Both the lcd looks the same to me..

both is glossy or matte? thanks

I think both are matte

means CQ using diff vendor
V3000 series very yellowish

but Acer's vendor is whom?

for 4930G is AU Optronics
4930 users mind to go check wats the monitor manufacturer

then I think Acer's screen should be still better than Compaq's one

both are glossy....not matte

How to check lcd manufacturer? Thanks.

use those softwares that will show system's full spec
i used everest to check

may i ask something?

so u guyz think compaq better right.. phew

i just about to buy that acer4530 next week.. waa this forum really help me~~ ^_^

i guess im going for compaq..

anyway.. what is HDMI?

HDMI = High-Definition Multimedia Interface

Here wiki wiki

ya..but i still prefer matte

yeah..but most newer laptop comes with glossy screen ..just turn down the brightness..even my HP520's screen is glossy!

Went to LYP today and compared these two models. Specs wise, its basically the same except 4530 comes with BT, 9100M and CQ40 comes with HDMI, HD 3200.

4530 is bulkier compared to CQ40. Maybe because of extra buttons. CQ40 looks neater to me. Any CQ40 users here?

my frens own both model..after comparing, the graphic is better for hp ... tats wat he said.. 4530 sometime will lag a bit..

i also advised my fren to buy cq40-115au and upgrade to 2gb ram..design is better..almost near to hp dv3000

COMPAQ
bluetooth is not so important
but radeon use ati catalyst
ati catalyst a bit heavy program
will slow down your start up time

can CQ40-115AU support 2GB modules? HP site states that max is only 2GB (1GB x 2). I'm thinking of getting 3GB (1GB + 2GB).

all 965 motherboard support up to 2x2gb

just how much the windows will show, it depends...

not sure what CQ40 uses. I think it is using ATI 780G since it comes wtih HD 3200.

CQ40 outlook much better..too bad few weeks ago CQ40 not available

yup, i notice 4530 sometime will 'idle' few seconds refuse to accept windows execution should be some driver cause it

may be due to the processor driver? causing lag in 4530?

Buy Compaq, although dont have bluetooth ready, but you can get a bluetooth adapter at Less than RM30 in lowyat.

i observed this lag happened after I install the nvidia sata driver for windows XP

how about CQ40's esata driver?

I dont think CQ40 comes with E-SATA. Anyone can confirm this and max RAM.

IINM the higher spec version (RM2500) has eSata.

normally max ram for amd proccesor based mobo is oni 3Gb
but i think 4Gb detecable

but 32bit oni for 3gb T_T

Have anyone tried installing windows xp in COMPAQ CQ40-115AU?I tried to find the driver for this model but no driver provided.

get the driver from the seller

i bought myself a compaq recently with FreeDOS. The model comes either with FreeDOS or Vista, no XP.

However the shop kind enough to copy both xp & vista driver in cdr

Where did the seller got the drivers?

Can someone confirm the max ram for the cq40?
I think 2Gb is a bit low and not future proof.
Also, is the e-sata function really necessary?
How often would you need it.

Considering buying either cq40 or cq45 or asus f8vr.
but all different price range.
headache.

max is 4GB. 2GBx2. Their service manual confirm this.

Yes the max ram for it is 4gb.Same as Acer 4530

what about processor?

cq40 is using P7350, newer stuffs

Is it possible to install windows xp in compaq cq40?

CQ40 is using the latest Centrino 2 and AMD Puma platform. Core 2 is faster than Turion X2 but HD 3200 is faster than 4500HD. AMD is cheaper too. CQ45 has more features but more expensive.

fix'd...

try this great link http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums...hreadId=1263528

do update here after complete the XP

Of course go for Asus F8Vr la.

Can COMPAQ CQ40-115AU play crysis and bioshock?

any daredevil here tried overclocking the hd 3200?

cq40 AMD vs intel, which notebook more reliable?

This post has been edited by mynewuser: Sep 21 2008, 08:34 AM

Intel wat model?

Haiz, i am still waiting for the AMD Turion Ultra processor with ZM-8x model number.

Just hope it will come out soon.

are both the two notebook having the same battery life?

my friend bought one already from US last week. it uses ATI HD 3650 and can switch to HD 3200 in lower power state mode. the vista rating is 5.0, lowest is the processor score. graphic score using HD 3650 is 5.6 if not mistaken. this laptop cost him 999usd..

wow...its really good the 'switchable' for more power saving & great gpu performance

has any1 tried installin vista on the freedos os in cq-40? o.0

Vista works but XP needs AMD AHCI driver slipstreamed into the XP installtion disc before setup.

hmmm.ok...i was thinkin of gettin these laptop..but there are a few drawbacks...i read reviews about it...for an example:fingerprint magnet,no quick buttons(multimedia keys)...and so on...for a budget laptop, the specs are ok....

cnet review:

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/hp-compaq-...7-33088550.html

its cq-50..i dnt see any diff between cq-40 and cq-50..

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Added on October 4, 2008, 7:59 pmjust bought cq-40 frm low yat..specs-

2gb ddr2 ram.
160gb hdd
amd turion 64 x2
ati radeon hd 3200..

all for rm1899..lolx

and yea..installed vista ultimate on it...smooth like butter...certainly the kind of laptop to buy,if ur under a tight bugdet...adioz..

This post has been edited by tarvin: Oct 4 2008, 07:59 PM

I am going to buy CQ-40 tis coming friday, how come yours come with 2GB ram with the same price Rm1899? Possible to get free upgrade on ram?

Thanks.

I suggest you go get an Compaq CQ40-125AX... Its only RM2099 and the specs are budget and better than both HD3200 and 9100m. Its has an ATI HD3450 dedicated gpu with 256mb gddr2 graphic memory.. Here are the specs :-

AMD Turion 64x2 RM-70 2.0ghz 1MB Cache
1GB DDR2 RAM
250GB SATA2 HDD
14.1 inch widescreen lcd
ATI HD3450 256mb GDDR2
DVD Burner with lightscribe
5 in 1 Card Reader/WIFI 54G/Bluetooth
Webcam
2.29kg

Comes with freedos for RM2099 in lowyat pc zone....This notebook has almost full specs including bluetooth.

hmm..the only thing extra is the harddisk..and i have 2gb ram..which is more than enough...and for the graphics card...ati radeon hd3200 is more than enough for me....and for the bluetooth..i can get the bluetooth adapter for about rm30 anywhere...so for rmm200 extra i will only get 130gb of harddisk and extra bluetooth..

i bought the 4530 - works great for the price. build quality is good, i love the colour - black with two-tone external. has all the essentials like wi-fi and bluebooth, 160 gb hdd, and finally a graphics adapter that i can play games with. love it! the price was a major factor, it was one of the lowest priced laptops offering 2 ghz dual core...

Acer 4530 'nuff said.

Finally get my acer 4530. After reading all the post(i hope i didnt miss anything)
I tried install all the drivers from the cd provided. But i can’t update the “Network Controller”
I tried it manually, But it pop up the msg says that it’s not the correct one.
I’m currently running WIN XP SP3. Generally no problem found. just the driver is not installed, i can’t use my WIFI~
need help…

CQ40-115AU new user here.

Value for money coz got superior graphics, and hdmi out.

Now can play all my dvd's on my hdrv with 1080p.

the puma platform is definitely better ...

got hdmi out ...

I second that.