Editorial Review

Just as powerful as most models in Compaq’s upscale 3000US series of notebook computers but featuring a marginally smaller viewing screen and slightly reduced weight, the Compaq Presario 2545US Notebook is a great trade-off for those who require speed, portability and wireless connectivity but wish to avoid a case of sticker shock.Read more

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Noisiest laptop I have ever heard
It was very disappointing when I first got the Compaq Presario from Frys Electronics. It was extremely noisy. And this noise from the fans never turns off. Each time when I turn on the computer, I cannot wait to finish my work and turn it off to gain my peace back. However, my husband liked the fast processor and the multifuntion capabilities. Therefore, I did not return it back to the store right away. Unfortunately, when I try to burn a CD for the first time with the preinstall software, the CD writer broke. Now, it is too late to return to the store. I really regret buying it.

Multimedia powerhouse, slow hard drive, SXGA is too much
I'll give the bad news first:Read more

Editorial Review

Compaq's Presario 2135US Notebook PC is an affordably priced portable best suited to budget-conscious users who don't need the incredible power and state of the art perks of today's top-level machines. For light to medium duty personal or business applications, general schoolwork, Internet browsing, or e-mail, the Presario 2135US is a wise choice.Read more

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Great low-price solution
This notebook computer is certainly a great way to go for anyone looking for a low-cost, home laptop.Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.4GHz

Editorial Review

Hit the road with the powerful, affordable Compaq Presario 2199US notebook PC and be confident that you have all the tools and documents you need to stay productive. The 2199US offers a 15-inch display, a battery-saving 2.13 GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive for playing DVD movies and burning your own music CDs, 40 GB hard drive, and 512 MB of installed RAM. Read more

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Good everyday laptop
I got this laptop recently and I am very happy with it. amazing laptop for the price u pay
the best laptop u can get for the price u pay. i cant understand why everybody is complaining about the tochpad. compaq didnot enable the tapping option for the touchpad. so u have to just got t0 control panel--otherhardware---mouse----device settings---settings--enable the tapping option and u will be on the go like any other notebooks. the processor is also as fast as pentium.on the other side this notebook didnot have the wireless card. but no complaints as u can buy it for not more than 30 bucks.hope this helps... ... Read more

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Designed to appeal to users who can’t afford or don’t require cutting-edge components but need a reasonably capable machine, Compaq’s Presario 2100US series of notebooks features budget-conscious processors such as AMD’s Athlon and Intel’s Celeron. This model, the Presario 2190US Notebook PC, lacks popular modern amenities such as DVD burning and wireless communication yet will efficiently run common mid-level home, home office and leisure applications. Read more

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Better then a Dell
For a cheap good laptop, I enjoy the Presario 2190US. The only issues I have, is that the has drive died, upgraded memory and a bigger hard drive and no issues. I use this machine for all sorts of uses from monitoring my networks, to web design and watching DVD's and playing games.
Ups and downs...
Problems:
Post warranty death
Just two weeks past the end of the warranty period, and the machine is dead.Guess I'll see whether it can be fixed, but I sure wouldn't buy another one. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Portable computers offering premium performance and features usually come at a pretty steep price. But the Compaq Presario 920US notebook PC delivers a high-end experience for mobile workers, students, and home users in an elegant, value-priced package.Read more

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False advertising !
Its 1.79 inches thick NOT 1.5 inches. And it probably weighs more than 6.5lbs they claim... Caveat Emptor
Very good value for the price--AMD beats Intel any day of the week for tasks other than video editing.It's great for all that's there--a CD/RW combo drive, generous amounts of memory and hard drive storage space, but be warned that this latest incarnation of the Compaq Presario series comes without a 3.5" floppy drive.Fine if you've moved past it for things like CD-RWs and network-based storage, but if you still use floppies, consider either an external drive or contact HP to see if they have a swappable floppy drive that can go in the CD-RW drive's place when you need to use it.

There are some things you must know!
First, the Athlon XP 2000+ outperforms a 2Ghz P4 in most tasks.Second, the video card uses shared system memory.This means that the 16MB is taken from the 512MB used for normal memory.Third, you are not stuck with only 16MB of video memory.I keep mine set at 64MB which is equal to or more than any other laptop video card.Read more

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Delivering virtually all the features of a high-end desktop, the Compaq Presario 1505US notebook efficiently and quickly handles even the most demanding tasks and applications. At 7 pounds and 1.5 by 12.9 by 10.5 inches, it may not be the smallest or lightest portable, but the Presario 1505US is perfect for gamers, multimedia buffs, and anyone who demands the most from a notebook PC.Read more

Features

• 15 TFT Display
• 30GB Ultra DMA 4200 RPM Hard Drive
• DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
• 56k v.92 Data/Fax Modem
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet Port

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Brick Heater
This computer is very heavy.The screen is cheap. Battery life is an insult (90 min at best). The computer gets so hot, it puts my oven to shame.As others noted, the fan rarely turns off and is as loud as a leaf blower (I can't take a nap with laptop on).And of course it is always shutting down, or shuts down when you try to power it out of hibernation. I used to think it was a problem with one of my drivers, but from reading these reviews and seeing how ubiquitous the problem is, its obvious compaq dropped the ball on this one.

overheating problems
I am having the same problems with my Presario 1500. After owning it for 1 year, it began to mysteriously shut down whenever it feels like it (usually when I am playing a game). I also have to keep extra air flowing on it at all times, and it has went from being a laptop to a desktop machine. The battery life is terrible (1 hour max), and the case now has a small crack in it from the extreme heat it builds up. I would STRONGLY recommend NOT BUYING one of these machines. To bad, because it was a great portable gaming machine while it lasted.

Worst Laptop Ever!!!!
I have an Aunt and an Uncle that work for Compaq, so I got this computer relatively cheap.I was very excited when I got it because at the time it was one of the fastest on the market.About three months after I got it, it started shutting off whenever it wanted, more and more frequently, and the fan WILL NOT STOP, even when the CPU usage is below 3%!!! I sent it back, not once, but twice! Same problem over and over again.Now my warranty is up, same problem... Do you think that Compaq's customer service would help me or my family members that worked for them?? NO.Not only does it still shut off all the time, but the cd-drive is burnt to hell... cant even read a cd-rom.Guess what else? The floppy drive wont work either.All I can do is type in MS Word for about an hour, thats it.I would never reccomend this computer to even my worst enemies.GET A DELL. SERIOUSLY. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Compaq Presario R3425US satisfies your need for speed without breaking the bank. You'll stay productive with the battery-sipping AMD Athlon XP-M processor and built-in 54g wireless connectivity with 125 HSM/SpeedBooster support. Presentations--and movies--will look great thanks to the large 15.4-inch display. This notebook also features a 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, and a combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. For a step up in price, the R3430US offers an Intel Pentium 4 processor, video card with 128 MB of dedicated memory, and a DVD-/+RW drive. Read more

Features

• 1.6 GHz AMD'Athlon XP-M 3000+ with up to 1600 MHz system bus and 256 KB L2 cache
• 512 MB DDR SDRAM (two slots for 1280 MB maximum), 60 GB hard drive, combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
• Three USB 2.0 ports, one S-Video out, one PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN with 125 HSM/SpeedBooster support (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2

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The Compaq Presario 2210US notbook offers equal parts mobility and productivity, with a price tag that won't break the bank. Road warriors will appreciate the power-saving benefits of the 1.4 GHz Celeron M processor, while digital media enthusiasts will go for the bright, 15-inch display and 24x combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. It also features a 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, and 54g Wi-Fi connectivity. Read more

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nice job compaq
For the price what you are getting is a steal. I use this laptop for work and have ran both XP home and Mandriva Linux flawlessly with all devices working. I would recomend this laptop for your average college student. It can and will do everything they need it to do.
to slow
i ve had problems with this laptop since after the first month I bought it, had to reinstall the operating system twice already now i keep having problems with all media players, honestly i wish i would have spent more money and buy another laptop in a place like circuit city where at least u can take it back now i feel like I am stack with piece of junk.... ... Read more

Editorial Review

As the least powerful model in Compaq's midlevel 2100 line of mobile computers, the Presario 2100US notebook PC is designed to appeal to budget-conscious consumers who don't need the power and versatility of a high-end portable.Read more

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Compaq Presario 2100
I bought one of these in May 2003 because at the time it was the most cost effective purchase in the store.It has performed faultessly since I bought it; however, I use it a lot for memory intense photography work and had to upgrade the memory early on because it was not working properly for this application.Once done, the machine has been incredibly reliable and goes EVERYWHERE with me: US, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.Only the limited RAM prevents this laptop from getting my fifth star.

For a couple of hundred dollars more, get something else
I agree with the others who complain that this laptop has more cons than pros. It comes loaded with too many software programs that you'll never use. The floppy drive and cd drive are very flimsy. (The cd drive makes an uncomfortable grinding sound.)The touchpad is extremely difficult to use. And, sadly, I must join the list of owners who had one just die--completely die--on them soon after the warranty expired. I was livid. For a couple of hundred dollars more, I could easily have purchased a more durable and reliable laptop.

Extremely Unreliable and undurable product
Although on paper, this computer seems to be a powerful computer with a great deal of features, in practice, the gains of these features are destroyed when you consider the computer's unreliability. In the first 4 months that I owned this machine, the sound card speaker outlet became loose internally and ceased to function. The CD-RW drive refuses to fixate any CDs, despite the fact that I have used multiple pieces of software. I have attempted to update the firmwire on this drive, but it does not solve the problem. The battery also failed, and ran for only 20 minutes. I brought my computer in for repairs, but after waiting 3 days, I was told that the sound card problem could not be fixed, and I would have to pay to replace the entire motherboard. They insunuated that I had caused the breakage, alluding to an abstract concept they invented called "physical damage". The only physical damage that occured was due to the poor and unacceptable design of the sound card outlet. Regarding my CDRW drive, they told me it was working perfectly. At the time, I assumed that meant they fixed it for me, however, it still refuses to write. I'm very upset that they lied to me regarding the CDRW drive. The did however, replace the battery. In the end, I ended up spending 60 dollars on a USB sound card that is also unreliable. Instead of having a convinent and easy to use laptop, I've ended up with a laptop that requires 3 wires at all time to keep it running, and is useless at burning CDs. I'm very dissapointed at the Customer Service Centre. It has been of almost no use to me, and has not taken responsibility for the shortcomings of this computer.Read more

Editorial Review

Built for portability, the Compaq Presario x1460us notebook packs power and style into a light and handsome computer. Powered by a 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium processor, and backed by 512 MB of RAM and an 80 GB hard drive, it has everything you need to run multiple applications without sacrificing in performance or speed. The widescreen display makes it ideal for multimedia applications, and the 802.11b/g Wi-Fi support means that wherever you go, you'll be able to get online quickly and easily. A combo DVD/CD-RW drive and ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9200 graphics card give you all the options you need for a truly multimedia computer.Read more

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At 11.02 by 12.99 by 1.65 inches and 7.9 pounds, the Compaq Presario 2720US is not the smallest notebook on the market, yet that may be precisely the reason Compaq can offer such a capable computer at such a reasonable price. If you appreciate the power and performance of a top-notch notebook and can handle its slightly above-average size, the 2720US offers a lot of bang for the buck.Read more

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This hardware will give you a headache
This notebook has a lot of great features (that is...if the notebook actually works properly). After less than a year of consistent use, my notebook's hard drive crashed. I learned a great lesson from this...NEVER EVER purchase a Compaq computer. I've had the most difficult time with Compaq's tech support. It's very hard trying to convince them something isn't a software problem, but a hardware problem. After Compaq supposedly repaired my notebook the first time, they sent it back to me in non-working condition. Clear your calendar and be prepared to spend many hours and days on the phone with Compaq tech support. After numerous conversations, with what felt like most of Compaq's tech team, they replaced the hard drive for a second time. Too bad they couldn't get it right the first time around. Oh...the problems didn't stop there. The individual at the Compaq repair center didn't even reseal my notebook before sending it back to me. I was "fortunate" enough to have all of the factory settings still installed. To my delight, this meant another phone call to Compaq tech support. So now, after using my laptop (which is on its 3rd hard drive - sad for such a young notebook), my computer is making strange noises. Apparently the hard drive hasn't been fixed, after all. All of my complaining has fallen upon the deaf ears of Compaq personnel, but please take this as a lesson learned and stay away from Compaq hardware. Here's a tip; if you purchase this notebook, make sure you purchase a great backup system!!

A decent notebook
The notebook is overall good. An excellent Desktop Replacement
The Presario 2720 US is a lot of bang for the buck and shows very careful design from Compaq.Beginning with the basic case, the screen itself is thicker than on most notebooks in order to protect the 15-inch XGA screen from damage.This type of thoughtful design shows through the rest of this excellent desktop replacement.Read more

Editorial Review

A true powerhouse in a portable package, the Compaq Presario R3275US notebook is powered by a 3.00 GHz Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology, and has all the amenities you need to take everything with you on the road, including Bluetooth connectivity. An 80 GB hard drive and 512 MB RAM help you store files and run multiple applications efficiently, and the DVD+RW/CD-RW combo drive means you can perform a variety of application like backing up files on CD media, burning your own DVDs, making audio mix CDs, accessing CD- or DVD-ROMs, or watching DVD movies on the 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. It also features a built-in ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9200 graphics card, integrated JBL Pro Performance speakers, and a 5-in-1 Memory Reader to take care of your multimedia needs. Read more

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Awesome laptop - maddening support
This laptop is nothing short of amazing.It does put off a little heat, however as a portable desktop replacement it is great.
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Editorial Review

Targeting the demanding home and home office computer user who can'tquite afford the absolute latest and greatest in state-of-the-art portablecomputing, the Compaq Presario 722US notebook is a good tradeoff between priceand performance. Read more

Features

• AMD Mobile Duron processor
• 1GHz, 256MB RAM, 20GB
• 14.1'' TFT, DVD, 56K, WXP

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Low Cost Laptop, reasonable performance
I have had my 720us laptop for about 15 months and have had very little trouble with it.The battery is somewhat limited to about 2 hours max, and it does get warm on the bottom, but not nearly warm enough to melt the case, etc. as I saw on anothers post. I am disappointed with compaq
I obtained a compaq presario 720us and have had no rest since buying it. It constantly shuts off(i think there is a fundamental hardware problem), the battery lifespan is very short, it overheats(should not be called a laptop but burntop)and to make matters worse, it has crashed and i cant get a reasonable restore advice except to re-install. Unfortunately, i am far away from where i bought it in the US and can't return it!!!

Great Notebook!
Don't know why people complain, I have been using thie notebook for 2 months now.Read more

Editorial Review

The Compaq Presario R3310US notebook PC blends the bold and the beautiful, with a powerful, battery-saving Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 3000+ processor (1.6 GHz) and a widescreen 15.4-inch display that's perfect for both business presentations and watching DVD movies. It also features a 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, integrated 54g Wi-Fi connectivity, and a combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. For a step up in price, the R3320US has a fast, hyper-threaded Pentium 4 processor that's well suited to multimedia applications. Read more

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A true powerhouse in a portable package, the Compaq Presario R3290US notebook is powered by a 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology, and has all the amenities you need to take everything with you on the road, including Bluetooth connectivity. An 80 GB hard drive and 512 MB RAM help you store files and run multiple applications efficiently, and the DVD+RW/CD-RW combo drive means you can perform a variety of application like backing up files on CD media, burning your own DVDs, making audio mix CDs, accessing CD- or DVD-ROMs, or watching DVD movies on the 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. It also features a built-in ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 graphics card, integrated JBL Pro Performance speakers, and a 5-in-1 Memory Reader to take care of your multimedia needs. Read more

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The Compaq Presario R3340US notebook PC blends the bold and the beautiful, with a powerful, 64-bit 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 3200+ processor and a widescreen 15.4-inch display that's per