{"product_id":"hp-presario-cq42-laptop-14-celeron-t3100-4gb-320gb-hdd-no-os-installed-wty","title":"HP Presario CQ42 Laptop 14\" Celeron T3100 4GB 320GB HDD No OS Installed | Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eHP Compaq Presario CQ42 — 14\" notebook, no OS installed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA clean, tested 14-inch Presario CQ42 with an Intel Celeron T3100, 4GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive, supplied without an operating system. Covered by a 3-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eInstall what you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — no bundled operating system, so you can put on a lightweight Linux distribution or your own licensed Windows image without paying for one you will overwrite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eBattery still holds charge\u003c\/strong\u003e — measured at 99% health at the time of testing, which is unusual for a machine of this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eClean cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e — graded Excellent for condition — minimal cosmetic marks for its years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eFull-size 14\" keyboard\u003c\/strong\u003e — a comfortable layout to type on, in a chassis small enough to carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eDual-core processor\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Celeron T3100 handles browsing, documents and media playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eA sensible spare\u003c\/strong\u003e — suited to a second machine, a workshop terminal, or a first laptop for light use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePerformance in use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Presario CQ42 is a 2010-era consumer notebook, and it is honest to say what that means in practice: it will feel slow next to anything modern. The Celeron T3100 is a dual-core processor from 2009, and the 320GB drive is mechanical rather than solid-state, which is the single biggest difference you will notice when it boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhat it still does perfectly well is the basics. Web browsing, email, word processing, spreadsheets and video playback all work. With a lightweight Linux distribution installed it feels noticeably quicker than it would under a modern Windows build, which is worth considering given no operating system is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThink of it as a low-cost second machine rather than a primary one — something to leave in a workshop, lend out, take travelling without worrying about it, or learn on. If you need a machine for daily work, look at the 8th-generation and newer business laptops instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003eIntel Celeron Dual-Core T3100 (2 cores, 1.9GHz, 1M cache)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003e4GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003e320GB hard drive (mechanical, not SSD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003e14\" HD 1366x768\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003eIntel integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eOperating system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003eNone installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003e14\" notebook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003e3 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eIs it right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;background:#eef4f9;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;background:#eef4f9;text-align:left;\"\u003eNot for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;vertical-align:top;width:50%;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a8a4a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e A lightweight Linux install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a8a4a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Browsing, email and documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a8a4a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e A low-cost spare or loan machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a8a4a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e A workshop or kiosk terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a8a4a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Learning to repair or reinstall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;vertical-align:top;width:50%;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b3261e;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Anyone needing it working out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b3261e;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Modern Windows or heavy multitasking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b3261e;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Photo or video editing, or gaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b3261e;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Anyone expecting solid-state speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCondition grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;background:#eef4f9;text-align:left;width:22%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;background:#eef4f9;text-align:left;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA – Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003eMinimal signs of use. Screen free of scratches. Battery health 70% or better.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;font-weight:600;\"\u003eB – Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #dde3e9;\"\u003eLight cosmetic wear from normal business use — small marks on the lid or palm rest. Fully functional. Battery health 50–70%.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBattery health is measured at the time of testing and carries a 30-day battery warranty. Every machine is fully tested regardless of grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhat warranty comes with it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eA 3-month warranty from Reboot IT, covering hardware faults. The battery carries a separate 30-day warranty, as batteries are consumable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhat does \"refurbished\" mean here?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eEvery unit is wiped, tested across all major functions, cleaned and graded by our own technicians in Melbourne. It is not a factory-sealed new machine, and it is not sold as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eIs the battery new?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eNo. Battery health is measured at testing: 70% or better for Grade A, 50–70% for Grade B. Replacement batteries can be supplied on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhat is included in the box?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe laptop and a matching power adapter. No original packaging, manuals or accessories unless stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eHow much is shipping?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFree standard AU shipping is included on this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhat operating system is installed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eNone. This machine is supplied with no operating system installed. You will need your own licence and installation media, or a free Linux distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhy is there no operating system?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThis unit was supplied to us without one. Rather than add a licence cost to a machine at this level, we sell it as-is so you can install a free Linux distribution or use your own Windows licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eDoes Grade A mean it is fast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eNo. The condition grade describes the cabinet and battery, not performance. This is a 2009-generation Celeron with a mechanical hard drive and it will feel slow next to a modern laptop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:12px 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCan I upgrade it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe hard drive can generally be replaced with an SSD, which makes the largest single difference to how it feels. We do not supply or fit one with this unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWarranty and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEvery machine we sell is professionally tested, cleaned and graded in our Melbourne workshop, and comes with a 3-month warranty from Reboot IT. We have been refurbishing business IT since 2001, we are an Australian company with Australian stock, and every order is invoiced with GST. Free standard AU shipping is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eQuestions before you buy? Our team answers technical questions directly — no call centre, no scripts. reboot-it.com.au, Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HP","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":52246328213825,"sku":"R-6752-EXC","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7794\/2337\/files\/unnamed_fadf8505-0966-4ab4-b1f8-b411efd6d316.jpg?v=1790028203","url":"https:\/\/reboot-it.com.au\/products\/hp-presario-cq42-laptop-14-celeron-t3100-4gb-320gb-hdd-no-os-installed-wty","provider":"Reboot IT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}