Compaq 511 makes an affordable entry

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The Compaq 511 retails for about Php30,990 in stores with Windows 7 Starter pre-installed.

Abe Olandres April 5, 2010 · 1 min read

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My first branded notebook that I bought several years ago was a Compaq Presario that I got for over Php60k. Today, the Compaq brand seems to be relegated by HP for entry-level categories and SMBs. The Compaq 511 is one such model.

This 14.1″ (1366×768 pixel resolution) laptop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 running at 2.0GHz with 2GB of DDR2 RAM. Video graphics is supplied by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 with 256MB DDR2 dedicated VRAM.

For connectivity, it has a Broadcom 802.11 b/g WiFi but the Bluetooth is optional. It’s got a 250GB Western Digital HDD and a DVD+RW drive with Lightscribe. The integrated webcam has 2MP resolution.

The unit weighs about 2.27kg (5lbs) with a 6-cell battery which is good for at least 3 hours on a single charge. The Compaq 511 retails for about Php30,990 in stores with Windows 7 Starter pre-installed. That’s pretty close to the Core i3 offerings by MSI we featured here earlier.

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76 Comments

Compaq Replacement Laptop Keys · 6 years ago

This Compaq 511 laptop looks me a decent laptop in 30k. Thanks for introducing us to it via your post.

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Eric Gal · 14 years ago

compared to performance, which is better Compaq511 or HP 44305? Thanks.

rendegz · 15 years ago

nice yung compaq 511,,,, cuz it can be used in autocad just what i have

mel mercado · 16 years ago

hi guys.. im selling my compaq 511, the very same model featured in this article.. i bought it last july of this year.. my asking price is 28k negotiable.. im also adding my globe broadband pre-paid kit for free! kindly look for me at facebook: mel mercado and leave a msg for interested buyers or just respond to this post.. tnx..

Gerry Lanuza · 16 years ago

I had used Compaq CQ40 for a year. I did not experience overheating. Probably because it’s only dual core. The processor of 511 is core2 duo. I even turn it on overnight for downloading movies via broadband. In the morning (I took off the battery) it’s not alarmingly hot. Grabe siguro yong mga applications na ginagamit ng iba. The only thing I will not let go of my Compaq is: the altec lansing speakers are great!

But if 511 overheats, I’m buying Asus 1201N.

renier bajala · 16 years ago

I got my 511 just this day. I’ve tried it for hours but not experiencing overheating. cant even feel heat on my lap. why is that?

magz · 16 years ago

i’ve ordered hp compac 511 before i got on this review. so, overheating pala ang problem. tama, ipatong ko na lang sa kaldero na may rice para save na’ko sa gas. bago pa man mag shut down, me kanin na ko. lol…

Mafe · 16 years ago

Hey guys! hope you can help me to decide what to choose. actually im planning to buy HP compaq 511 this monday and i also like Acer aspire 4730Z so aun po.. nde anu kaya ang maganda?? ko alam na heating problem pala ang compaq..

kram05 · 16 years ago

i bought hp compaq 511 2 months ago okay nman sya nasa gumagamit din ksi yan eh! ska mas mganda talaga kung may cooler para mas okay mura lang naman cooler eh! mganda nman compaq 511 my problem lng ako pag nanunuod ako ng video or naglalaro ako ng games endi sya full screen

malik2 · 16 years ago

YEah. i just bought a hp compaq presario 511 3 days ago. Room temperature here in iligan city range 31-37. Normally 35oC. Im afraid of internal burn out because according to my hp manual, its working temperature must be between 0oC up to 35 degrees celsius. Quiet alarming! so I ain’t open them without turning on the aircon.

dredda · 16 years ago

…i owned a compaq presario,,and it trulaluu about the overheating issue…haay,,,i thought i was the only one who experienced that thing…

LukeCoolLuks · 16 years ago

If you have the time and do the legwork, you can find somebody selling this for less than the price mentioned above. I bought mine for less than Php 29,000. There’s heat but nothing alarming yet compared to my previous laptop na talagang nakakapaso kahit MS Office lang ang tinatakbo ko.

Then again, I am not that intense a user. Will let you know if my 511 melts down.

Adrian E. dela Cruz · 16 years ago

Guys give me alternative buys(brand/model) but the same specs with this and price thankss!

Adrian E. dela Cruz · 16 years ago

Guyz.. Is anyone owns this model of compaq? I’m
planning to buy this one… Is this model good in terms of durability? cause I prefer more on durability. Is all compaq brand overheating?? Or just this model? Please reply…thank you

RaGe Einzeln · 16 years ago

i believe cq40s have problems with LCD…i really like compaq but then it declined when i discovered that issue

Emo22 · 16 years ago

Sir abe, can u be so kind to review cq40 series. Un lang kc ang line ups na pinakamura, at affordable for a poor boy like me! Hehe

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 16 years ago

@emo22 – will try and look into it.

Lolo Tasyo · 16 years ago

@abe: hijo, I have a Compaq 510 that I’m testing right now. Intel Core Duo T5870 @2GHz, 1GB of RAM, 32-bit OS Windows 7 Starter. Mukhang yung pangalan lang ang naiba, grabe din ang heating problem nya.

Also, it’s a full-size notebook, but built like a netbook — ugly hinges. Made in China ito. How about your 511?

The display is quite nice, however.

rcsaint · 16 years ago

Hi Frenchy…u look delicious in your avatar..mwuah!

ciL · 16 years ago

which is better? Core2Duo or the new Corei3?

Frenchy · 16 years ago

Oh, i was already considering to get one but after reading the comments here about heating problems, wag na lang. The contents and feedbacks here are really helpful. Thanks.

dan · 16 years ago

not bad

John Ray Cabrera · 16 years ago

screen size that goes beyond the 12inch mark is already a defeat for mobility purpose for me. but that is just me. they used to churn out really nice design laptops but i was wishing they would release a 12inch variant soon.

nonieblau68 · 16 years ago

medyo mura lang ang pagka sulat ni sir abe sa price ng c.p.511 na 30,990.00? sa pc express online medyo mahal ang price nito sa c.p.511 (35,990.00) a difference of 5k? that’s too much to pc express. whew…

Adrian · 16 years ago

Yes indeed. The problem of the Compaq is overheating.

Edgar · 16 years ago

Flash: Compaq is on to a new line: “grasstop” series of notebooks. Inspiration from @Dr. Jesus, and tested by sir Abe there. Haha!

Dr. Jesus · 16 years ago

Dahil nga sa overheating imbes na sa lap ipatong ni Abe eh sa damuhan na lang ipinatong. Hehehe!

Gams · 16 years ago

Nice specs…But, personally, I like the performance of my Acer aspire 4730Z. After more than a year,I never encountered problems.

mcv · 16 years ago

It’s cheap, but there are too many compromises… Windows 7 starter? No 802.11n wifi? Also, they could’ve gone with integrated graphics to boost that battery life… But I think this will be a popular choice among those who don’t want a netbook.

Jhay · 16 years ago

I’ve been using an HP Compaq laptop for two years now and the overheating problem has finally forced me to buy a cooling pad from CD-R King last March.

matfrancisco · 16 years ago

i can testify to the overheating issue of HP Compaq because i myself is a Compaq laptop own. i’ve been using my machine for almost 4 years and for the past 2 years my computer shuts down automatically when playing high res videos, play some games and use processor hungry application.

but you can’t beat the price of compaq laptops. i hope HP has already resolve the overheating problems of their compaq laptops.

kiddo · 16 years ago

@roma: true. true.

roma · 16 years ago

I agree on the overheating issue on Compaq laptops. My Compaq’s startup cpu temp is like 2x higher compared to my bro’s acer. It can’t even play 720p short clips without overheating.