Editorial Review

Targeting the home and work-at-home user and those who like to spend atleast some of their computing hours in the pursuit of entertainment, Compaq'sPresario 710US notebook strikes a happy balance between performance andaffordability. Although it doesn't incorporate the fastest processor on themarket, the Presario 710US is certainly ready to handle most light to mediumduties and virtually all computer-related leisure activities.Read more

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Unstable & Incompatible
I purchased this product because it offered more processing power & memory than others in similar price range. Great laptop for the money
I'm so pleased with this purchase.It's light, efficient, attractive, and easy to use.And as a side note, despite some criticisms, I find Windows XP intuitive and an easy fit, once I turned off the features I don't use, and that keep popping up on the screen!But all my old programs, with the exception of my printer driver, made the shift without a hitch.

solid laptop
This laptop is excellent for the traveller. Battery life is above average, has enough expansion ports to almost replace a desktop. screen is bright and easy to look at, video performs well, and it works great with Windows XP Pro. I originally purchased this to replace my desktop and I think it was a good choice. It has the power, storage, and speed to keep up. The Duron 1 gig is the second generation Duron so it supports SSE and extended MMX and 3d!now extensions.. sweet! ... Read more

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Though its raw processor speed may initially seem somewhat average, Compaq's Presario x1040us will easily handle most typical leisure or professional mobile tasks and even many 3-D computer games and high-end 3-D graphic design programs. In fact, the unit is not only more powerful than many bigger, bulkier portable computers, but also better equipped too. For a compact, capable and full-featured notebook, you can't do much better than the futuristic Presario x1049us.Read more

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Nice Features
Good laptop packed with nice features.. Good one by Comapq
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Efficient, easy to use laptop.
This is the Mellenium edition of the Compaq Presario. I use it at home, and children use it for homework and research.
I'm happy with it
Five stars because that's how well it has behaved over these 4 years or so. Of course, if you compare it to more modern computers it would score considerably less, but that's why it is no longer on sale here.
A nice little computer
I'm not a computer aficianato or anything, but I was surprised to see so many negative reviews of this computer.
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If an ultra-compact design isn't your primary concern, the Compaq Presario 3080us Notebook PC is a wise choice for your mobile computing environment. Featuring a price point not far removed from that of many entry-level units, the Presario 3080us nevertheless sports impressive power and several surprisingly upscale amenities. Though you can't play the latest games or communicate wirelessly without first upgrading the unit, you should find it makes short work of virtually everything else.Read more

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Take your computing life with you wherever you roam with the Compaq Presario V2670US, designed for the budget-minded mobile professional. Featuring a cool, modern metallic design, the V2670US weighs only 5.4 pounds and is as thin as 1.29 inches. The widescreen 14-inch BrightView display is easily viewable even in direct sunlight and is great for watching DVD movies in their natural aspect ratio. It's powered by a powerful 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37 processor (which is ready to handle demanding 64-bit applications), and also offers a 80 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maxing out the capacity), LightScribe dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), 54g wi-fi connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity (for synchronizing your PC with cell phones and PDAs). Read more

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Though its raw processor speed is only average, Compaq's new Presario X1010US Notebook PC is a front-runner in most every other sense. Impressively lightweight and comparatively affordable, the unit is nevertheless fitted with enough top-flight amenities to satisfy even diehard desktop users.Read more

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amazing laptop with incredible support forum
I had this laptop for a year now with no problems. A ton of used parts are available for very cheap. For example I do not have a bluetooth adapter but if I wanted I could buy one for ~$20! Replacement LCD's, Motherboards even cases are available. An amazin support forum is available over at x1000forums everyone is friendly and willing to help you with any problems you may run into. Compaq X1000's also have their own linux distro, X1000linux.

First day and very happy
I just got my x1010 in the mail today.It is a referb unit but everything seems to work just find.I am sitting in the living room writing this review online via the Wi-Fi network connection.Speed seems to be very good.I like the keyboard very much and the screen is bright and clear.It will take some time getting use to the size of the screen but I think I can live with it ;-)Overall the first day out of the box impression is very good.If any of this changes I'll try to be sure to give an update.You don't really think how big the 15.4 screen is until you start walking around with it.Wow this thing is big!

This isn't a "vaporware" review - I own this and love it!!
I bought our x1010 last month and I am still absolutely thrilled with it. Its very fast despite having a slow (4200 rpm) HDD.I have had zero problems with the wireless - in fact the wireless will be a no-brainer if your other wireless devices can "see" your network.I am very happy with the 32mb (dedicated) Radeon graphics.This machine will play Rainbow Six Raven Shield with no problems at all - try that on one of the Toshiba's or lower end Compaq's with shared-memory graphics!!The display is fantastic - bright and not at all "grainy" like the Toshiba's and low-end Compaq's and HP's.(Ok - the WSXGA+ would probably look even sharper).I don't know this for sure - but I think the dot-pitch on the x1000 series is .26 versus .29/.30 (mm) on the cheapie machines.Great display, great graphics power, very stable, super build quality, etc.Only a couple of potential downsides - one, its a little big to tote around the house and two, the DVD/CDRW isn't modular so you're up the creek (have to send it to Compaq) if your drive is damaged. Oh one last positive - the lid is made out of metal (aluminum I assume) so it isn't flimsy. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Though its raw processor speed is only a wee bit above average, Compaq’s new Presario X1015US Notebook PC is a front-runner in most every other sense. Loaded with many of the amenities you’d normally find on a desktop and featuring an enormous amount of memory to boost overall performance and ensure smooth sailing even during extreme bouts of multitasking, the Presario X1015US is ready for most any leisure or professional application. Read more

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Presario X1000: A Complete Package
The Lowdown: The Compaq Presario X1000 comes in several interations.The one I bought is officially the X1015US, which comes with an 80Gb hard drive, 1Gb of RAM, a wide format SXGA+ screen, a 64 Mb Mobility Radeon 9200 video chip, and a DVD+R burner.All of the X1000's also come with three USB 2.0 sockets, a socket for a secure digital card,Intel Centrio technology and are Wi-Fi ready with a built in antenna and software.Read more

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Get all the power you expect out of a desktop PC with the Compaq Presario R3160US laptop. Road warriors will appreciate its 60 GB hard drive for storing important documents and productivity applications, as well as its built-in 54g wireless connectivity. The R3160US also features a fast, 64-bit 1.8 Ghz Mobile Athlon 3000+ processor, a DVD+RW/CD-RW combo drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, a huge 80 GB hard drive, and a 15.4-inch widescreen display that's powered by Nvidia's GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card with 32 MB of dedicated memory. Read more

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worst experience
I used the computer only for basic use such as using word processor or watching movies, so i enjoyed this computer until it suddenly broke down. i was watching a movie one night and it started giving me the blue screen and automatically shut down. I tried to restore it with my CD and it got worse. After few attempts, it made beep sounds. Then I was sure that the hardware itself had a problem. So I called the customer service. It took me more than 2 hours to go through all the call transfer and to explain what happened to my computer to them. They made me do all the things but I knew that those wouldn't do any thing.
Couldn't ask for more
Can easily handle new games like Half Life 2, Fable, and Battlefield 2--but I still take it to class every day as it's easy to carry in my backpack and the battery lasts about an hour an a half (note to the guy who wrote the last review-I think your battery is defective).
Impressive
This comp is actually the comp im using at the moment to write this review. Now the thing im noticing that strikes me is, that im sitting on the toilet writing...but how??
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Accessories
I have a couple of questions, first of all are there any other accessories such as battery pack, charger, storage case? What about serial and parallel ports? What about compatability with scanners, printers, gaming software, shipping charges? etc. There were no comments on these items. Can you provide any information? ... Read more

Editorial Review

As a notebook for business or entertainment, Compaq's Presario 2701USoffers a combination of solid features and price that is tough to beat. Itboasts a 1 GHz Pentium III processor, 512 MB of RAM, a 15-inch, active-matrixflat-panel screen, and both an 8x (write) CD-RW and 8x DVD-ROM drive. Alsoincluded are a 30 GB hard disk, a 56K modem, and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet NIC. Toround out this Presario's versatile package, Compaq has pre-installed WindowsXP, Microsoft's new operating system that combines the stability of Windows 2000with better support for peripherals and games. ... Read more

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Presario 2700EA (not US) - ticking timebomb!
Like the others I loved my little toy - good performance (but not great as I used to get the odd few crashes now and then), solid build quality and a fancy looking gagdet indeed. However, after 2 years use it has developed this annoying habit of powering down suddenly after a few minutes use. Not much good to write a thesis on which was why I bought it.
REVIEW UPDATE - 06/25/2004 CLASS ACTION SUIT TIME - ANYONE??
I wrote a review on here about 9 month ago - and have received over 50+ mails with the same complaint - melted standoffs.. and HP/CPQ is STILL denying any knowledge of this problem!!! (This was independantly verified from an email from HP C/S received 3 days ago from another guy having a meltdown with his 2710 and HP service (or lack of))... - Even though "the fix" and remedy is posted all over CPQ's own tech web site as well as HP's!! -- You doubt me? Call them up, and they'll give you the replacement part # for the needed standoff screws for this "unknown problem".... Sigh... A Suprising Exception to Compaq's Image
I bought this laptop in Feb. 2002 on a whim while browsing Best Buy's return aisle. It didn't have the Floppy or any of the CDs but it was about $300 cheaper than a new one. At the time I wasn't aware of Compaq's reputation for having probably the worse customer service in the known universe, but I was quickly introduced after finding myself in their 800 number black hole (a voice-prompt carousel designed to frustrate customers into hanging up); and all I wanted were the restore CDs!Read more

Editorial Review

Take your computing life with you wherever you roam with the Compaq Presario V2665US, designed for the budget-minded mobile professional. Featuring a cool, modern metallic design, the V2665US weighs only 5.4 pounds and is as thin as 1.29 inches. The widescreen 14-inch BrightView display is easily viewable even in direct sunlight and is great for watching DVD movies in their natural aspect ratio. It's powered by a powerful 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-34 processor (which is ready to handle demanding 64-bit applications), and also offers a 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), LightScribe dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), 54g wi-fi connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity (for synchronizing your PC with cell phones and PDAs). Read more

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A true powerhouse in a portable package, the Compaq Presario R3210US notebook is powered by a 1.60 GHz AMD Athlon XP processor and has all the amenities you need to take everything with you on the road. A 60 GB hard drive and 256 MB RAM help you store files and run multiple applications efficiently, and the DVD/CD-RW combo drive means you can perform a variety of application like backing up files on CD media, making audio mix CDs, accessing CD- or DVD-ROMs, or watching DVD movies on the 15.4-inch widescreen LCD screen. It also features a built-in NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go graphics card, integrated JBL Pro Performance speakers, and a 5-in-1 Memory Reader.Read more

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Decent value and performance, fine durability.
I purchased this notebook a while back and chose it for potential durability.My previous notebook was a 1999 Sony VAIO PCG-F250, which bit the dust recently (hinges, drives, other wearable parts).The audio on the machine is better than what I had expected (Harman International-sourced speakers), a similar design (and AC'97 audio) is found on current eMachines (Gateway), and HP notebooks.
GreatLow Cost notebook!!
I bought my R3210US two months ago and have had zero problems so far. I'm using it primarily at home as a desktop replacement for my old p111 dell dimension, although I have travelled with it some. The 15.4" widescreen is very bright and fine for watching dvd's and general web surfing. I haven't had to call tech support yet, so can't comment on that. My only nagative is that the fan is quite loud and noticeable as it cycles on and off-but I'm getting used to it. At this price point, I don't think you can beat it.

Compaq stinks!
My brand new Compaq computer still isn't working after 8 hours on the phone with customer disservice and two replacement hard drives. Save yourself alot of wasted time, buy any other brand. ... Read more

Editorial Review

For the value-minded mobile professional with multimedia needs, Compaq offers its lightweight and lean Presario 2599US Notebook PC. Featuring a speedy 2.66 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor (upgrading from the 2596US's Intel Celeron processor), this notebook also features a combo DVD+RW and CD-RW drive, 512 MB of built-in RAM, a 60 GB hard drive, and integrated wireless LAN (802.11g, offering up to 54 Mbps connectivity speed). (The Compaq Presario 2598US offers the same PC hardware specs, but is a bit more affordable due to having just a combo DVD player, CD-RW drive.) Read more

Features

• 2.66 MHz Intel Pentium 4 processor
• 512 MB of installed memory
• 15" XGA TFT active matrix display
• 60 GB hard drive
• DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive

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As part of Compaq's ultra-affordable Presario 2100US series of mobile computers, the Presario 2145US is short of high-tech amenities such as wireless communication, DVD burning and world-class speed. It is, however, no slouch when it comes to commonplace tasks such as light to medium duty personal or business applications, general schoolwork, Internet browsing, and e-mail. Read more

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Designed to appeal to users who appreciate good value, Compaq's Presario 2100US series of notebooks features budget-conscious processors such as AMD's Athlon and Intel's Celeron. These lower cost processors, however, do not necessarily translate to a lack of power. The affordable Presario 2175US Notebook PC is one such example, a fast and capable mobile computer that's ready to handle most any business or leisure activity.Read more

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Mine just died...
about two weeks after the warranty ended. I haven't figured out yet what I'm going to do with it :(. It got really hot often, the CD-RW would often give me errors when trying to burn CD's, but I haven't seen this coming :(. Maybe Compaqs are cheap for a reason.

Great Buy.. This notebook Rocks!

An excellent buy
I bought my 2175US six months ago and I don't have any complaints. It performs excellent and the wireless function is flawless. I would recommend this computer to anyone, don't be afraid. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

The Compaq Presario 906US notebook is a surprisingly solid mobile computing solution at an exceptionally affordable price. For cost-conscious users who don’t intend to run the absolute latest 3-D games or animated 3-D drawing packages, the Presario 906US is a capable option.