My brother brought me to Glorietta to take a look at a laptop he wants to buy, and when i saw it, i liked it too.   We both ended up buying one for each of us.  We got it at the Gadget Show which runs until Dec 31,2008  i think. He upgraded his to 2GB RAM, while mine is 3GB to meetthe demands of my work. We are using Windows Vista OS. I like this CQ40 (14 inch) better than my other Compaq C793TU which is 15.4 inch LCD Screen because it’s smaller. Easier for me to carry around. I originally wanted the Compaq 2133 but its too small for my daily use, i think it will be useful for me only for travel and making presentations. For now, im good with this.

• Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T3200 
   – 2.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB
• Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset   
• 1GB x 1 DDR2 SODIMM Memory 
• 160GB 5400RPM Hard Disk Drive SATA
• 14.1” Diagonal WXGA High Definition
   BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) 
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
• SuperMulti 8X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive 
• Hi-speed 56K modem, Integrated 10/100 LAN 
• 802.11b/g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
• Integrated 5-in-1 digital memory reader 
• Built-in Webcam, Microphone, HDMI port
• 3xUSB 2.0, VGA port
• Altec Lansing Speakers
• 6 Cells Li-Ion Battery
• Weight: 2.29 Kgs.

I am enjoying, it except for the “tick” sound i kept hearing from time to time. I had it checked at TCA where i bought it and they said i should observe it and if it doesnt go away, i can just bring it to them.  I hope nothing serious, just some setting problem.  

TCA (Total Computer Authority) tech people installed everything for me, including the Windows Vista and the IDT to make sure my external mic and speakers work. Without the IDT, my headset wouldn’t work.

It was Gerry who assisted me and my brother, he was very helpful.