Editorial Review

The easy-to-use Compaq Presario SR1830NX Media Center PC is the complete home PC system that delivers more entertainment choices, and brings them together in one place with easy access from anywhere in the room. With the SR1830NX you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format LightScribe DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. This affordable, family-oriented desktop offers room to grow--including available PCI and expansion slots and a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. This desktop comes with a large 200 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor, Lightscribe dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive, a memory card reader that's compatible with a wide range of formats, and Windows XP Media Center edition. Read more

Features

• Ensure system stability and enjoy a user-friendly interface with genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
• Get great performance from the 2.2GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor with enhanced virus protection, 2000MHz system bus, and 512KB L2 cache
• Organize photos and video clips plus edit, print, share, and store with HP's exclusive Photosmart Premier software
• Create your own DVDs and CDs with the double-layer DVD+-R/RW drive with CD-RW capabilities and LightScribe - Up to 16x DVD+R, DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM / Label your discs with HP LightScribe labels featuring your unique text, photos, and designs
• Store more music, videos, and data on the roomy 200GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive

Reviews (1)

First Class Product
First class product well worth the money,arrived early in good condition. I added another 1 GB of RAM for a total of 2GB. Highly Recommended. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The easy-to-use Compaq Presario SR1850NX Media Center PC is the complete home PC system that delivers more entertainment choices, and brings them together in one place with easy access from anywhere in the room. With the SR1850NX you can watch, record, and pause live TV programming as well as schedule the PC to record upcoming episodes or entire series. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format LightScribe DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. This affordable, family-oriented desktop offers room to grow--including available PCI and expansion slots and a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. This desktop comes with a large 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor, Lightscribe dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive, secondary DVD-ROM drive, a memory card reader that's compatible with a wide range of formats, and Windows XP Media Center edition. Read more

Features

• Box Content - Compaq Presario Media Center SR1850NX Desktop PC, Compaq Scroller Mouse, Compaq Multimedia Keyboard
• Get great performance from the 2.2GHz AMD Athlon 64 3700+ processor with enhanced virus protection, 1MB L2 cache, and 2000MHz system bus
• Genuine Windows XP Media Center Operating system ensures system stability and enjoys a user-friendly interface
• Boost performance with 1GB PC 3200 DDR SDRAM (2x 512 for great performance, expandable to 4GB)
• Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Graphics Card with 256MB shared video memory let's you enjoy video games more

Features

• Connect all your peripherals to your PC or Mac with one hub
• 4 USB 2.0 ports
• 3 Firewire ports
• IncludesAC adapter and USB, Firewire cables

Reviews (2)

Hub works great and is good value.
Firewire/USB 2.0 hub works perfectly with my1999 G4 Sawtooth Mac running Panther. (USB 2.0 card added in addition to a lot of other upgrades.) If you are not esthetically offended by the Compaq logo on the hub, you will be a happy camper. This hub comes with the usb 2.0 and firewire cables included. The inclusion of the cables constitutes a significant savings. Comparable hubs do not include the cables which are pretty expensive to buy.

Works great, but it's really a 6 port hub (2 firewire ports)
I've got several firewire devices that interact with my powerbook, including a backup drive, an ipod, a camera reader, and often networking between two computers over firewire. I shopped around amazon looking for more firewire ports and a few extra USB slots (mouse, printer, ipod shuffle, etc all take up ports).
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Features

• A sleek Pocket PC with the optimal combination of features, performance, and expandability
• Compact Flash and Secure Digital slots for flexibility and convenience in storage and expansion
• Integrated Bluetooth for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices
• Removable/rechargeable Lithium-lon battery for on the go power
• What's in the box: HP iPAQ Pocket PC, USB Desktop cradle/charger, AC Adapter, Slip case, battery, getting started poster; charger adapter; HP iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD

Reviews (76)

Really Good Product
I really love this Ipaq it has every thing I need to do my Job with. This can really replace your laptop. But if you do buy this you will need a WiFi card to connect to the internet. Hp Job well done with this Ipaq.

wireless sdcard drains battery!! AVOID
I just thught people should know- It claims to be expandable with sd cards-while true to an extent. I purchased an expensive sd network card; now i can surf. Only for about ten minutes, because sd cards drain the battery FAST!! Now I wish I had saved up for a Dell Axim which has the network built in. My point is you get what you pay for! I hope this helps you avoid a mistake I made- thought i could save a few bucks (what a dummy don't be fooled I give the 2215 a failing grade)

battery is very bad
This product has one BIG flaw. If the battery goes dead everything is lost. The back up battery does not work. There is no way to protect yourself if you remove the battery unless you back up daily. The battery case opens often and the battery falls out. I have lost data so many times that I am replacing this product. I like all the other features. The battery problem is a deal breaker. ... Read more

Features

• Slim, sleek, and affordable
• Integrated Bluetooth for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices
• Secure Digital slot for greater storage and expansion
• VPN software provides enhanced security for wireless connection
• Removable/rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for continuous power

Reviews (50)

I'm surprised by the problems
I've had my 4155 for almost 3 years and am shocked by the screen problems people have commented on here. I've never had any issue with the lcd and have dropped my unit multiple times (this is an understatement since I'm a clutz). It is carried with me and used often thoughout the day. I have no issues with the wifi and really have no complaints. I have not been cautious with the touchscreen and it is scratched in places (different from the lcd breaking) so I would advise anyone who is buying one to use a good screen protector from the beginning. Also, don't let the battery die because it will hard reset and you'll have to put all your programs back on. Best to back it up weekly or so using the backup utility it comes with and putting the backup on a storage card. Good luck with your purchase!

Great Balance of Size and Features
I have owned the iPAQ 4155 for 11 months now (after replacing a 3600 series) and have used it every day since.I can say that it has met or exceeded my expectations in nearly every way.The battery life exceeds 3 days of normal use for me (I haven't seen the battery below about 40 percent even after 3+ days of no charging).The wireless is fairly easy to setup to get on the internet, although I have not found this feature as useful as I thought.More complex wireless operations, like setting up a virtual desktop, are not as straight forward and the entire wireless configuration - asking weather a wireless connection is for "work" or "the internet" - could be simplified (what if it is both?) and have some bugs removed.That being said, I have rarely found the desire/need to get onto a wireless connection once the newness wore off.This may be different if you spend a lot of time at the airport, Starbucks, or other places w/wireless access.The LCD screen is bright and highly visible even in relatively bright light.I have not had a single problem with the LCD screen cracking (and I have owned at least 8 iPAQ's for employees) but I have been careful to protect mine with a metal case such as the one from Innopocket.(The included case does not go too far towards protecting the iPAQ.)Some sort of protective case is vital if you plan to take your iPAQ anywhere at all because the screen is fragile and leaning up against something with it in your pocket will surely crack it if it is not protected. (I have been surprised at the scratches, dings, and warping I have done to the metal case after walking around a jobsite for an hour with my iPAQ in my pocket - but NO damage to the device itself.)One final note: I have not had very much luck at all with "travel sync/chargers" I have purchased which intend to sync and charge the device simultaneously via USB.I have gone back to syncing via infrared (which is pretty straightforward) and charging with the supplied AC charger.
lcd cracked
I advise you don't buy this model. I was given one by my company. I used it briefly, then carefully placed it in it's case in my desk drawer.
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Editorial Review

Take your computing life with you wherever you roam with the Compaq Presario V2565US, designed for the budget-minded mobile professional. Featuring a cool, modern metallic design, the V2565US 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-32 processor (which is ready to handle demanding 64-bit applications), and also offers a 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and 54g wireless connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support. Read more

Features

• Notebook with widescreen 14-inch screen; 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-32 (512 KB L2 cache)
• 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive
• Two USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with HSM/Speedbooster support
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

Reviews (4)

Laptop's PSU failed within a month, but got replacement quickly
I'd have given this Laptop 3 stars had it not been for the good replacement policy we got from the seller. Basically, the power supply unit on this laptop failed within the first month of use for no aparent reason, however the seller was very prompt and replaced the defective PSU right away.
Best value for the price
This is a great powerful laptop.
Good Computer
It is a good computer at a good price. Better than my Dell that cost twice as much when you add up everything that came with it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Compaq's iPAQ pocket PC combines a real Intel processor, new hardware, and a sleek industrial design that fits in your hand to create a powerful and stylish PDA you can take anywhere. It offers 32 MB of RAM and 16 MB of ROM--enough memory to hold a robust package of applications while leaving you a lot of room for your own applications. The color TFT screen produces 4,086 colors, and you can view the screen from many angles and in a variety of lighting situations. The Compaq iPAQ wraps the power of a Microsoft Windows operating system in a new interface designed for ease of use in a portable format. Even if you've never used a computer or digital organizer, learning to use the Compaq iPAQ is easy.Read more

Features

• 240 x 320 TFT LCD screen displays more than 4,000 colors
• 32 MB RAM and 16 MB ROM
• Includes Pocket Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, and Outlook, plus desktop version of Outlook 2000
• Plays Audible.com spoken-word content; optional expansion packs can add a variety of functions
• What's in the box: iPaQ 3650, Two Styli, Vinyl slipcase, AC adapter, Docking cradle, Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, iPaQ Expansion Pack system, User Manual

Reviews (110)

An actual Review
The Ipaq is a great pocket pc overall. The Good and the bad Love the concept and loved the product
But after several months of owning it, I am noticing some things I don't like. Solid device
Very nice machine - I use it everyday.The software out for it is growing.I have owned this machine since Jan '02, and have had no major problems with it.I think it is better than any palm device I have ever used.Read more

Editorial Review

Eye-catching as well as highly functional, Compaq's iPAQ 3765 Pocket PC features a powerful new operating system, CompactFlash expandability, and a fast Intel processor. Its 64 MB SDRAM and 32 MB ROM provide enough memory to hold a robust package of applications while leaving you a lot of room for your own applications.Read more

Features

• Pocket PC 2002 operating system features improved handwriting recognition and new versions of Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel
• 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM ; 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC processor
• 240 x 320-inch TFT LCD screen displays more than 4,000 colors
• Pre-installed software includes Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player (MP3), Inbox (e-mail), Microsoft Reader (e-boks), and more
• What's in the box: iPaQ 3765, AC adapter, 950 mAh lithium-polymer battery, USB cradle, USB connection cable, Two styli, Vinyl slipcase, User manual

Reviews (55)

Amazing
The Compaq iPAQ 3765 is an amazing PDA. Well, it's not really a PDA, it's an actual Pocket PC. You have to see it to believe it. It's got Pocket PC 2002, and it's awesome. It's got Microsoft Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, and basically Pocket outlook just spread into mini programs. If you don't want to sit at your computer and read your emails cause your in a rush, just sync your computer with your pocket pc and your ENTIRE inbox will be synced to your iPAQ. I basically created my iPAQ into a super iPAQ. I got the keyboard(which is fantastic), the dual slot flash card expansion pack, a 256 meg flash card, and a MGM flash card reader. A Palm pilot is NOTHING compared to what this thing can do. THey have so many application for this pocket pc. You can play your MP3's on windows media player, watch movies or clips on PocketTV(Download the software), Play games such as the Famous Age of Empires(INCREDIBLE) Rayman, Packman and many more. Print with it, play multiplayer games, make cartoons on PocketFlipbook(Download) surf the net(Need wireless), and more. Plus they now have mad an espansion card so you can get PHONE SERVICE on it. This is one of the greatest Technological creations ever.

awsome
i paid $120 on other sites the same thing was going $499

A high school junior
It helped me tremendously when doing my school work, This is because I could type notes on it (with an ipaq compatible keyboard, not included) without using a BULKY and indiscreet laptop, and easily EDIT my notes (sooo awesome and better than using the old fashioned wire-bound paper notebooks) when I transfer the notes to my computer. Highly recommended for students. BUT, the aspects of it that helped me in school are ones that you could find in almost any PDA retailing about $150 and up (due to "DocumentsToGo" and "4.0 student" software. Both are very necessary for students). You see, I had a Sony Clie SJ20 before I upgraded to this, and I realized that both did the same in terms of school work. Read more

Editorial Review

For many, Compaq's iPAQs were the pick of the first round of Pocket PC releases. Now that Microsoft has released a new version of its Pocket PC operating system (Pocket PC 2002), the company's previous hardware partners have all updated their products and some new players have joined in. The net result is greater competition--so how does Compaq fare?Read more

Features

• Pocket PC 2002 operating system features improved handwriting recognition and new versions of Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel
• 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM ; 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC processor
• 240 x 320-inch TFT LCD screen displays more than 4,000 colors
• Pre-installed software includes Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player (MP3), Inbox (e-mail), Microsoft Reader (e-books), and more
• What's in the box: iPAQ Pocket PC H3835 series, Extra stylus, Protective cover pack, Universal cradle for both USB and serial connections with tether, AC adapter, DC adapter plug

Reviews (77)

Good unit, but poor battery, and no backup battery..
A nice upgrade to the 1550 Aero PDA, but the battery has very short life, and the unit has no internal memory save battery - so it loses *everything* if the battery runs dowmn.
Dissapointing
I bought this product January last year and just throw it to the garbage bin yesterday.
Palm is but a distant memory
After about 6 months of having a refurbished Handspring Treo 90 (check out that review of mine too) I decided to try something new. I desperately wanted to an iPAQ which has windows built into it. How cool can you get by practically having a computer built right into your hands? Most of the ones that had just come out were much too expensive, and the newest one was a cell phone which didn't get too good of reviews on Amazon, not to mention, I already have a cell phone. Then I saw the Compaq iPAQ 3835, which immediately kicked my PDA lust up a notch.
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Reviews (3)

Price and product
Great deal for a mid-level laptop, great for school, trips(watch DVDs/play games) and nice to have the 80 gigs for my itunes libary.

Compaq Presario V5005US Notebook is a dream!
The laptop is beautiful and sleek, with a very comfortable keyboard.It boots rapidly and the resolution is excellent.Couldn't be happier!

Keyboard problems
This system has a "chiclet style" keyboard with small plastic shells attached on top of the key mechanisms. On my system, several keytops had a nasty habit of falling off. They are not easy to attach back on the keyboard, and eventually will not attach at all.
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Features

• Stylish and convenient leather belt case
• Attach to your belt clip
• Store business cards, credit cards, and other small items
• Compatibility: HP h1900, h2200, h4100 series
• One-year limited warranty

Reviews (4)

huge
Case was like 2 times as big as the ipaq and does not fit the hp1945, did not use.

Nice case
Ok, so the specs for this case are wrong.There's no place to put a credit card.Still, it's a good, slim case.For people on the move, who don't need to carry anything more than a few SD cards for their PDA, this is probably the best case you can buy. Solid Case - Flawed Design
I decided to buy this case because it was made by HP. You would figure who would know better than the manufacturer itself on how to make a case for it's own products. This case fits my IPAQ 1935 (1900 series) snugly and perfectly. It's very secure and I don't worry about the Ipaq ever falling out. It also leaves space open at tops to plug in earphones while the case is closed. The leather is sturdy and soft - looks very elegant and professional. However unless you are buying form over function, my biggest complaint is that I constantly have to remove the IPAQ from the case to use it. The trifold does not allow you to access the IPAQ while it is within the case, you have to take it out to use it which is annoying because what do you do with the case when you are holding the IPAQ? ... Read more

Features

• Reduce desktop clutter through improved cable management
• Includes wireless mouse and keyboard
• Built-in Altec Lansing speakers
• Connects your notebook to all peripherals with 1 cable; charges your PC battery while connected
• Works with HP Pavilion zd7000, zv5000, zx5000, and Compaq Presario R3000 series notebooks

Features

• 400 MHz Intel Xscale processor with Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003
• Integrated wireless capabilities with Bluetooth technology and WiFi (WLAN 802.11b)
• 3.5" transflective TFT screen technology
• Pocket versions of familiar applications like Microsoft Outlook , Word and Excel
• What's in the box: hp iPAQ Pocket PC h4150 unit, USB desktop cradle/charger, AC adapter, slip cover, stylus, battery, getting started poster, charger adapter, and hp iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD

Reviews (4)

IPAQ 4150 - THE BEST PDA EVER - 2006
there are no other with the size of the 4150, it fits right on any pocket size. More, it is faster than new ones (f.ex. i compared side-by-side with Dellx51v and he was faster using all softwares, no doubt, althouth he has a slower clock). HP really did one of the best pdas ever exist when they produce the 4150 ..... years ago. For ever one who are looking PDA - 2006 : IPAQ 4150 !

Greatest PDA!
This is not a review to influence your decision. The HP iPaq 4150 is absolutely the best PDA out there for a great price. I really like WIFI!!!

WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say is WOW!!!!Read more

Features

• A thin, light, and affordable Pocket PC
• Includes mobile versions of Microsoft Office: Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Integrated Bluetooth for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices
• Great multimedia features
• What's in the box: iPaQ 1945, USB synchronization cable, AC Adapter, battery, charger adapter, audio adapter, iPAQ Pocket PC companion CD

Reviews (79)

Excellent!
I've had this little bugger for almost a full week now, and I must say, I think it was the best investment I've made concerning tools for my career (freelance writing).The Pocket version of Word is the handiest thing for an English Major on the run.I can work on whatever writing projects I have going, whenever or wherever I have the chance, and it is fully compatible with my Win XP desktop at home.And with it's organizer capabilities, it certainly eliminated a TON of the clutter in my bookbag/purse.(Before, I was carrying a writing notebook, a planner, post-it-notes for the planner, etc etc--now the h1945 has replaced darn near all of it!)
very durable, good value
i have had one of these bad boys for 3 years, i have hard reset it twice and have had no problems with the screen breaking(i dont drop stuff that cost $300[at the time] so there is no problem)
Screens only crack because of STUPID USERS who dont know how to take care of the product, and DROP THEM.
What else will happen to an LCD screen if it is dropped? IT WILL CRACK - Plain and simple. Be careful, and dont drop your PDA's! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Take your computing life with you wherever you roam with the Compaq Presario V2555US, designed for the budget-minded mobile professional. Featuring a cool, modern metallic design, the V2555US 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 Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ processor, and also offers a 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, and 54g wireless connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support. Read more

Features

• Notebook with widescreen 14-inch screen and 1.8 GHz Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+
• 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive
• Two USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with HSM/Speedbooster support
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

Reviews (5)

Get a free Sony VAIO FJ instead!
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original colorful ultra-cool Sony VAIO FJ series laptop with 1GB RAM, 100GB disk, DVD writer, built-in webcam, etc. and all for Free! I got mine from this web site:nocostnow.info/laptop

Money Well Spent
For what you'd pay for this Compaq V2555US, you get more than what you'd expect from a value-priced laptop.I bought this system to be used as part of a home business and I'm very glad I did.
Great Laptop. Let an expert clear soem things up.
This laptop is very good for its price range. The pros far outweigh the cons. The LCD is one of the best I have seen on any laptop including Apple, it is bright, responsive and the image quality is second to none. mainstream application performance is very good, I upgraded from an Athlon XP 1800+ and there is simply no comparison. The laptop is light yet sturdy, battery life is above average and the onboard GPU is excellent for this price range. Contrary to popular belief the Radeon Xpress 200M is very capable of running all modern games with the settings tweaked for performance. Examples I run Need For Speed Underground at Medium resolution with all of the eye candy turned on except for motion blur and it runs smooth as can be, far better than the Radeon 9000 I had in my old laptop, I have successfully played Far Cry, Unreal Tournament 2004, Worlds of Warcraft, Quake 3, Need For Speed Underground 2 and all te EA sports titles. This laptop is not designed for gaming gurus but it indeed can play games. I was very surprised at the audio quality and the volume and crispness of the speakers. There are a few cons which I will list below but they are not enough to make me rate the laptop lower.
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Features

• Add 5 Hi-speed USB 2
• Up to 40 times faster
• Backward compatible
• Easy installationIncludes
• 5 Port USB 2

Reviews (2)

This 2 port USB works great!
Easy to install. Transfer data up to 40 times faster and lifetime warranty.

It's 5 ports, not 2!
The description is wrong but the photos are correct.It is a five port card.I don't know how to correct the display issue.... ... Read more

Editorial Review

It's thin (only .50 inches thick), it's light (only 4.23 ounces), and it's bright, with a clear and dazzling transreflective color display. The iPAQ H1910 Pocket PC offers a great combination of features and distinctive design that fits your lifestyle. It allows you the freedom to access essential personal information and entertainment at your convenience.