Item Title

Compaq Presario CQ50 Laptop Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz 2GB 160GB Windows Vista Retro PC

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Item Description

Travel straight back to 2008 and the definitive era of Frutiger Aero design with an authentic, beautifully preserved time capsule: an original Compaq Presario CQ50-130US 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC!

Featuring HP/Compaq’s iconic high-gloss black "Imprint" finish lid and metallic silver palm rest deck, the CQ50 is a pure tribute to late-2000s tech aesthetics. Powered by an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3200 processor running at 2.00GHz, 2GB of RAM, and a 160GB SATA hard drive (139 GB formatted C: partition plus original factory recovery partition), this notebook runs an authentic installation of Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 2) complete with native Windows Aero Glass transparency and the classic animated desktop sidebar gadgets.

For retro gamers and vintage tech archivists, a dedicated Windows Vista machine is essential for playing late-2000s DirectX 9 and 10 titles that suffer from compatibility issues or DRM blocks on modern systems. It effortlessly runs classics of the era like The Sims 2 & 3, Spore, Portal, Peggle, Plants vs. Zombies, Civilization IV, and World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.

Equipped with a vivid 15.4" BrightView high-definition widescreen display, an internal LightScribe DVD±RW multi-drive, built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers, integrated Wi-Fi, legacy analog VGA output (for connecting directly to external CRT monitors or projectors), and dedicated front audio jacks, it delivers that authentic 2008 computing experience.

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Compaq / Hewlett-Packard (HP)

• Model: Presario CQ50-130US (Product No: FR969UA#ABA / Serial: 2CE8400DLJ)

• Display: 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen LCD

• Processor (CPU): Intel Pentium Dual-Core Mobile Processor T3200 @ 2.00 GHz

• Installed Memory (RAM): 2.00 GB DDR2 SDRAM

• Storage (HDD): 160 GB Class SATA Hard Drive (139 GB formatted NTFS C: partition with ~80 GB free space + Presario D: recovery partition)

• Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium (32-Bit Operating System, Service Pack 2, with factory underside Microsoft COA license sticker)

• Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA 4500M)

• Optical Drive: Integrated Internal LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±RW / CD-RW Optical Drive

• Audio: Integrated Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers with Front 3.5mm Headphone & Microphone Jacks

• Left-Side Connectivity:

  • 1 x 15-Pin Analog VGA Video Monitor Output

  • 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Network LAN Jack

  • 1 x USB 2.0 Port

  • Integrated Digital Media Card Reader Slot (SD / MS / MMC)

• Right-Side Connectivity:

  • Barrel-style DC Power Input Jack

  • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports

  • 1 x RJ-11 Modem Jack & Kensington Security Lock Slot

  • Tray-Loading Optical Drive Assembly

• Networking: Integrated High-Speed 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless LAN & 10/100 Ethernet

Condition Notes

• Functional Condition: 100% bench-tested and fully operational. Boots cleanly and swiftly into Windows Vista Home Premium with the Aero Glass theme and sidebar gadgets running smoothly. The Intel Dual-Core T3200 CPU and 2GB of RAM operate responsively, and the hard drive reads and writes cleanly. The 15.4" BrightView LCD panel is vibrant with even backlighting and deep contrast. Keyboard keys, trackpad, and physical mouse buttons respond accurately. Please note: Due to the age of vintage laptop lithium-ion battery cells, prolonged runtime on battery power alone cannot be guaranteed; the system operates reliably when plugged into the included AC power adapter.

• Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage condition overall. The outer gloss-black lid and silver palm rest show light, normal cosmetic surface scuffs and handling marks consistent with careful use and age. The original palm rest specification stickers ("Built to Last", Intel Inside, and Windows Vista badge) and the factory underside serial/COA labels are intact and legible. Screen glass is clean and free of cracks. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• Compaq Presario CQ50-130US 15.4" Laptop

• Compatible AC Power Supply & Wall Cable

• Note: Original recovery discs, user manuals, or carrying case are NOT included unless explicitly pictured.

Vintage laptops house delicate LCD screens, mechanical hard drives, and plastic casing hinges that require dedicated protection during transit. This notebook will be wrapped in anti-static ESD shielding, cushioned generously with multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble padding, and shipped inside a rigid, double-walled box to ensure safe arrival at your doorstep. Let us know if you have any questions!