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Compaq's Presario 1215, with its speedy 1 GHz AMD Athlon processor and combination CD-RW/DVD drive, is an impressive-looking desktop-replacement or entertainment-oriented notebook. Yet its price is still comparatively low--though its weight, at 7.3 pounds, is on the high side. With its 14.1-inch XGA (1,024 x 768) display, 128 MB of RAM (expandable to 320 MB), a 20 GB hard disk drive, and modem and networking, it has just about all the features you could ask for in a notebook PC. The installed operating system is Windows Me, Microsoft's consumer-oriented platform, and Microsoft's lightweight Works suite is included as well. ... Read more

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WAITING
THIS IS THE COMPUTER THAT I WANT. WHEN THIS GETS OFF OF BACKORDER, I AM BUYING THIS MACHINE, WHY YOU ASK? BECAUSE I CAN. ... Read more

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Get all the power you expect out of a desktop PC with the Compaq Presario R3140US 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 R3140US 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, 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. For a step up in price, the Compaq R3160US offers a massive 80 GB hard drive and an AMD Athlon 3200+ processor.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 60 GB EIDE hard drive is at the high end of the storage spectrum (with 80 GB being the current leader), and offers more than enough capacity for storing business applications and data for road warriors.
• Processor: The 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ processor offers a high level of performance that's equivalent to a 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor--speedy enough for PC gaming, graphic design software, and multimedia creation. And with its 64-bit architecture, the R3140US is built for the increased demands of future software applications that take advantage of this architecture. It also features a 1 MB L2 cache.
• Memory: The R3140US comes with a 512 MB built-in memory (2 x 256 MB modules, DDR SDRAM, 333 MHz)--a good start for power users. However, only one slot is accessible for upgrading; it has a maximum RAM capacity of 1280 MB (1 x 256 MB, 1 x 1024 MB).
• CD/DVD Drive: It is equipped with a combo drive that is capable of reading and writing of both DVDs and CDs. It uses the DVD+RW format, one of two formats for rewriteable DVDs.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook PC has a 101-key keyboard and touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad.

The audio card is integrated into the notebook's circuitry, which helps save on cost. The R3140US features two built-in JBL Pro Performance stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The R3140US offers a decent variety of external connections:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 S-Video out (for connecting to a TV)
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II compatible and 32-bit card bus)
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

Preloaded System and Software
The R3140US comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Norton Antivirus 2003 (with 60 days of complimentary live updates), Quicken, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD SE (for playing DVD movies) and WinDVD Creator, and MusicMatch Jukebox.

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 11.18 x 14.25 x 1.8 inches (L x W x H), it's not the thinnest notebook available. It weighs a moderate 7.8 pounds.

Power
The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery has 8 cells (which refers to the number of charge-storing components within the battery) and offers a standard amount of power for a notebook PC (around 2 hours of typical use).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Compaq Presario R3140US notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, phone cord, and operating instructions. ... Read more

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Great Procesor! Nice Design! Perfect Laptop
I got this ltop about 2 months ago so i no what its about. Heres may review!

1. Amd Athlon 64 3000+. It can run the 32 and 64 bit but there isnt any 64 bit yet so its good to be prepared for the future.
2. Graphics card is Sub-Par(only 32mb). You would expect 64mb for a 1500 dollar ltop.
3. Cool Color aand nice design
4. Very nice speakers. Much louder than my previous laptop.
5. Battery is only 2 hours buy you can purcahse a 12 cell(like I did) and the life is now about 3 hours.
6. Dvd burner is only + but that was not problem for me. Also cd burner and dvd player.
7.No memory card reader or fire wire port, but i wouldn't need them anyway.
8. No floppy but i dont care. I prefer to just plug in my usb drive.
9. Tuch pad with on/off button and scroll is a very nice addition.
10. Nice screen which is WXGA(most screens are only xga) gives a ver nice performance
Overall if your looking for a fast, future proof laptop I recemond this 101%.

Awesome Laptop at an Awesome Price
I needed to get a bew laptop for my business, and after shopping around for a few months I found and got this one. I am VERY happy with it. The DVD R/W drive is great and the built in wireless is geat too.

The only cons are that the battery only lasts about 2.5 hours and the fact that HP/Compaq feels the need to load it up with about a gigabite worth of software that you do not need unless you have a HP camera or printer, and even if you did it would come with the software you needed.

amd athlon 64 = Perfection
I recentely upgraded from a P4 2.8ghz and this just blows it away, at the same price.
Pros
1. Amd Athlon 64! Will run 32 and 64 bit unlike Pentium 4.
2. Nice, big, Bright screen
3. Dvd/cd burner + dvd burner
4. Dedicated video memory
Cons
1. Battery life is average ... Read more

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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.

Compaq has built the Presario 3080us around a fast yet cost-effective 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor and a generous 512 MB of 266 MHz Random Access Memory (upgradeable to 1024 MB). The system's graphics chipset, an SiS 650 UMA 4x AGP with 64 MB of shared (not dedicated) memory, will suffice for all 2-D and many 3-D tasks but may have trouble efficiently rendering the latest and most demanding 3-D animation and drawing packages and 3-D games.

Topping the unit's exciting list of features is its display screen, a 16-inch monster capable of super-clean 1024 by 768 resolution. You'll enjoy watching DVD movies on this jumbo-size screen via the unit's integrated DVD/CD-RW drive, which also allows you to burn and listen to audio CDs and backup the data you've stored on its adequately-sized 40 GB hard disk.

Compaq has equipped the Presario 3080us with a wide range of state-of-the-art amenities, including four ultra-fast USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals, one IEEE 1394 port for efficient interaction with external devices such as digital camcorders, a full-size 88-key keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and Touch Pad pointing device, a built-in 56K modem for low-speed connectivity and an RJ-45 LAN port for high-speed surfing and network access. Bundled software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works 7, Quicken New User Edition, and a small selection of multimedia and communication utilities. ... Read more

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A multitasking workhorse, the Compaq Presario R3070us notebook PC delivers fast processor speeds and a comfortable amount of memory and storage right out of the box. The R3070us features a 3.06 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor, 54g built-in wireless LAN, a multi-format memory card reader, 512 MB of installed RAM, and a generous 80 GB hard drive. It also offers a DVD+RW/+R for writing data and multimedia to DVD as well as a bright 15.4-inch WXGA display. For a step down in price, the Compaq Presario R3050us offers a smaller hard drive (60 GB) and a slightly slower--though still quite fast--processor (3.06 GHz).

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 80 GB EIDE hard drive (4200 RPM) is one of the largest hard drives available in a notebook PC.
• Processor: The 3.06 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor is one of the fastest available in a notebook PC, and it will go far in helping you with graphics intensive presentations and burning media to disk. Thanks to its Mobile features, the processor can save power when it's not needed, thus conserving battery life. It also has a 533 MHz FSB (front-side bus).
• Memory: The R3070us comes with a 512 MB built-in memory (DDR SDRAM, 333 MHz)--a good start for power users--with a maximum memory expansion up to 1.28 GB (1 x 256 MB, 1 x 1024 MB). It also has an L2 cache of 512 KB.
• CD/DVD Drive: It is equipped with a combo drive that is capable of reading and writing of both DVDs and CDs (4x DVD+R, 2.4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-ROM, 16x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 40x CD-ROM). It uses the DVD+RW format, one of two formats for rewriteable DVDs.
• Keyboard & Mouse: The R3070us has a 101-key keyboard and touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The R3070us offers a good variety of external connections, including both USB 2.0 and FireWire.

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
• 1 RGB monitor port
• 1 TV-out (S-Video)
• 1 PS/2 port for connecting keyboard or mouse
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II compatible and 32-bit card bus)
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
• Multi-format memory card reader including compatibility with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro, and SmartMedia cards

Preloaded System and Software
The R3070us comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Norton Antivirus 2003 (with 60 days of complimentary live updates), Quicken, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, AOL (with three-month trial membership), InterVideo WinDVD SE (for playing DVD movies) and WinDVD Creator, MusicMatch Jukebox, Muvee AutoProducer, and Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator (Basic).

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 11.18 x 14.25 x 1.8 inches (L x W x H), it's not the thinnest notebook available. It weighs a moderate 7.8 pounds.

Power
The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery has 8 cells (which refers to the number of charge-storing components within the battery) and offers a standard amount of power for a notebook PC (around 2 hours of typical use).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Compaq Presario R3070us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, phone cord, and operating instructions. ... Read more

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The simple truth is that you can save a lot of money by buying a notebook that doesn't quite match the current ever-decreasing standards of miniaturization. Though not exceedingly bulky at 12.96 by 10.72 by 1.79 inches and 7.5 pounds, Compaq's Presario 2585us Notebook PC is a bit larger than today's ultra-portables and therefore carries a surprisingly affordable price tag considering its high-end speed and versatility.

Compaq has loaded the Presario 2585us with more power than most users will ever need. Heading the list of components is a speedy 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor and 512 MB of fast 266 MHz RAM memory. This combination will easily handle even the most challenging applications and multitasking, although the system's ATI Mobility Radeon 3-D video controller features just 64 MB of shared (not dedicated) video memory and thusly isn't equipped to efficiently render ultra-complex 3-D games or animations. It should, however, be more than enough for midlevel 3-D applications.

The Presario 2585us features several welcome amenities, including an oversized 15-inch XGA TFT display screen (maximum resolution 1024x768), an 88-key keyboard, a TouchPad with dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad, and a pair of JBL Pro Performance speakers. At 60 GB, the enclosed hard disk is sufficient for most purposes and should have a few gigabytes left over for a library of music or video files. Impressively, the system's optical drive permits not only basic CD burning and playing and DVD playing but also DVD burning. Via the unit's integrated FireWire port, users can download home movies from their digital camcorders, then edit them and record them to digital media

With the Presario 2585us, your communication options are virtually limitless. In environments with wired connections, you can select from a low-speed 56K modem or high-speed 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. When hardwiring is a problem, you can stay in touch with the unit's integrated 54g wireless LAN. Other key components include a trio of fast USB 2.0 ports, an S-Video TV-Out, a single PC Card slot, and a standard assorent of connections. The impressive bundled software package includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Quicken New User Edition, Microsoft Works 7.0 and a range of multimedia and Internet utilities. ... Read more

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It's pretty good!
I just received my Compaq 2585US and am very happy with it. I bought it refurbished from another online retailer and it seems pretty good. What I have noticed is that:

1) The fan is loud, as others have proclaimed

2) The DVD player freezes at the start of a movie -I've worked with Compaq support from their web site for a couple of days and found that I needed to download Softpaq SP23136 which updates the drivers. Their customer service is nice (online chat) but I have to contact them at least three times in three days to finally find the problem.

3) For a P4, it seems very slow compared to my home PC (which is four years old).

Overall, it was a good value for my money ... (as soon as I work out the bugs).

I love it
I'll keep this short. This notebook does everything I want it to and more. As far as the fan problem the others mentioned, you can go to Compaq's website and download the KH.F.19 version of the BIOS which addresses the fan noise.

Best Buy for the Price
... What a deal! I am very pleased with its performance and it's capabilities. I have nothing bad to say about this laptop except for the loud fan, but that doesn't bother me. For a 2.8 P4, DVDRW, beautiful screen, wireless G, this is it. ... I think it is well made and extremely user friendly. The only problem I had was when connecting to my wireless home network for the first time. No TCPIP settings had been installed, but with a quick call to HP Help, I was up and running in no time. The sevice was really great and fast. I have only had this one for a week, but up to this point, I give it 5 out of 5. Are there better ones? Of course, but not at this price

couldn't be more pleased!
I purchased the Compaq 2585 last week. I am thoroughly delighted with it. The screen is large and has great resolution. Though I am not sure if I will use the wireless technology it is a great option and feature to have.
I don't agree at all with the earlier reviewer who found it to be "cheap". Though I have never owned a laptop, I find this one to be of superior quality inside and out.
I do agree that the fan is a bit noisy, but that has never really bothered me. I love the fact that it is a Pentium rather than Celeron and I love the DVD/CD burner - which plays beautifully and seemlessly.
I love my new laptop and know that this one will last me a long time - both in quality and with its technology.

Poor quality
I just purchased a Presario 2585 US to replace my 2 year old Presario 2700. I must say, I am very disappointed in the quality of the product. I paid 1800 dollars and the laptop feels like a 25$ plastic gadget. The speakers are abissmal and I have heard that from other customers which means mine is not an exception. Battery power lasts for 2:15 hours and the keyboard is rickety and cheap.Performance is OK, but nothing like I expected it and the fan is very loud. My old laptop feels and looks like a Rolls Royce compared to this one and I can definitely say that this was the last Compaq I bought. Funny enough, I bought an HP laptop for my girlfriend, paid 800$ less and got a fabulous, solid and fast machine. The AMD processor gives 4:30 hours !! battery life and it is quiet and fast. What went wrong Compaq? ... Read more

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Don't be fooled by the Presario 2805US notebook's lightweight, sleek design. A fast processor, excellent 3-D graphics, and a built-in DVD/CD-RW drive make it comparable to many leading-edge desktop systems, and therefore an excellent choice for students or home users who need portability but aren't willing to sacrifice performance.

The Presario sports a slim profile at 10.1 by 12.48 by 1.3 inches. It weighs only 5.7 pounds, making it ideal for occasional adventures, but may not be light enough for the hard-core road warrior.

Intel's 1.4 GHz Pentium 4 processor gives this system enough horsepower for practically any task. It's more than adequate for office and Internet applications, and the built-in 32 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics are ready to take on the latest in 3-D games. Those graphics can be output to either the 1,024 x 768 14.1-inch XGA TFT display, an external monitor, or, using the S-video output, to your TV set. The system comes with a generous 256 MB of 266 MHz DDR memory, which can be upgraded to 1 GB, and a large 20 GB UltraDMA hard drive.

The hot-swappable 24x/8x/8x CD-RW/DVD driveboth plays DVD movies and can write CD-R or CD-RW disks. Using this DVD capability in conjunction with the S-video output lets this notebook do double duty as a portable DVD player. The built-in JBL Pro Audio speakers with Bass Reflex offer excellent stereo output for music, movies, and games.

In terms of connectivity, the notebook includes both a built-in 56K modem for dial-up Internet connections and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter for broadband Internet and home networking. Two USB ports, a parallel port, and an infrared port connect the system to peripherals. There's no IEEE 1394 (FireWire) jack, though, for connecting to digital camcorders; to add that feature you'd need to use the notebook's sole PC Card slot.

The excellent software bundle makes this notebook a powerful tool right out of the box. Microsoft's easy-to-use Works 6.0 provides important functions like a word processor and spreadsheet, while Money 2001 lets you manage your finances on the PC. Norton AntiVirus 2002 protects your system against viruses, and a one-year subscription to Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe lets you access a full-featured multimedia encyclopedia. Roxio's Easy CD Creator makes it easy to create your own music CDs or back up important data to the CD-RW drive. ... Read more

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This is not Penium 4 Nothwood! only 256 Cache not 512!
This is slow CPU, not worth the money.
I Like both company AMD and Intel, but AMD 1.47 Ghz is much faster Notbeook than this.
Old Penium4 are slow CPUs!
If u buy Penium4 make sure it has 512 Cache wich is Northwood P4

My second notebook, may be my last for a long time!
Wow, three years ago I bought an IBM 760ED Thinkpad. I thought it was a good deal, but after about a week it constantly froze up. It didn't matter how far you were into Windows, it did it whenever it wanted. Well, I sold it for about 1/3 of what I bought it for to a friend. After 6 months without a laptop and taking a job that required one, I picked up this baby on May 29, 2002. WOW! is all I can say! I wanted to go all out with my newest notebook, and Compaq spared no expense!

This is the coolest looking notebook I have ever seen. A silver top and bottom; black around the screen and keyboard, with silver outlining the keyboard, and chrome trim (I'm a chrome freak!).

The DVDR/CDRW combo drive is awesome! And I never expected such an excellent DVD picture to come out of this thing. Sure, some things are a little "snowy" and the colors aren't as vivid as they could possibly be, but I had low expectations going into this thing.

My first choices before this laptop were a Sony Vaio (because they're SO slim) or an HP (since I'd used an HP at work before). But, the Vaio is too expensive, and Sony isn't built on a computer foundation like Compaq is, and the HP's look like plastic toys (the purple and black ones). With the chrome and the DVD/CDRW combo, I couldn't pass it up! Sure, the price is a bit high, but I truly believe that I got my money's worth.

I like keeping my reviews updated, so if there are any problems, I will post them here!

Update: 6/12/2002

I have had to figure out the hard way that this baby gets HOT very quickly! (If you receive an offer to buy one of those insurance programs, I recommend you do!) After about 2 hours or so, it gets so hot that my wireless network card will actually stop working. It takes about 10 minutes propped up and shut down for it to cool off, but with this amount of time, it can actually go as long as 15 minutes before getting hot again. Kind of hard to use in bed like this, but, hey. So, beware!! ... 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.

At the heart of the unit lies an AMD Athlon XP-M 2400+ CPU running at a respectable 1.8 GHz and packing 512 KB Level 2 cache. Compaq has complemented this processor with a generous allotment of 512 MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1024 MB) and an ATI Mobility Radeon 4X AGP graphics chipset with 64 MB shared (not dedicated) memory. As such, the unit will efficiently run most common applications but may have problems with complex 3-D games and animation or drawing packages. Sharing the data storage duties is an adequate 40 GB Hard disk and a DVD/CD-RW combo drive through which you can burn and play audio CDs, archive data and watch your favorite movies. In its stock setup, the system will not allow you to record to DVD media.

At 12.96 by 10.72 by 1.62 inches and 7.25 pounds, the Presario 2175US is slightly below average size and therefore comfortably portable. The unit is equipped with a large XGA TFT 15-inch display screen capable of crystal clear 1024 by 768 resolution. Other features include two conventional USB 1.1 ports for plug and play peripheral connections (high-speed USB 2.0 ports are not enclosed), an IEEE 1394 FireWire port for fast interaction with devices such as digital camcorders, an 88-key keyboard, a Touch Pad with on/off and dedicated up/down scroll surface, and a pair of internal stereo speakers. Communication options include a 56K modem for low-speed Internet and email access, a high-speed RJ-45 LAN connector and integrated 54g wireless LAN for those times you can't plug in. The bundled software package features Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Money 2003 and Intervideo's Win DVD DVD player. ... Read more

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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.

Very Good for Price, Not so good in 3D Gaming
Those who are migrating from a desktop to a laptop might notice that simple things like loading up a picture might take a little longer because of the limitations on the speed of the hard drive (4200RPM compared to 7200RPM for most desktop h/ds)(Hard drive included in laptop is 40gig)

The Athlon XP-M 2400+ (Running at 1.79ghz) processor is remarkable. It stands up to a 2.4Ghz Pentium 4 and it flys encoding Mp3s and video. It has PowerNow! technology with adjusts the clock speed acording to the processes. (530mhz idle to 1.79ghz max) You can have it set to 1.79ghz even while idle by changing the power settings to Always On (know that keeping it at this speed increases heat and decreases Battery time)

Battery life is average. 3.5 hours idle (running at 530mhz), 1:45 watching a DVD, 1:20 playing games (running at 1.79ghz)

The integrated ATI IGP 320M graphics card with up to 128mb shared memory (configarble from 8-128mb in the bios) preforms easily in older games but lacks in todays high-power 3D games. If you look at the recomended specs for a game you want to buy, make sure it doesnt say more than 32mb of video memory recommended. Even though it can have up to 128mb shared video memory it cant make much use of that much memory because of the relativly old and under powered chip. Comes with a VGA port for connecting an external moniter and an S-Video port for connecting to a TV.

(NOTE: because of ATI PowerPlay Technology it limits the power of the graphics chip while on battery power, therefore for optimal preformance you must have the laptop connected to AC power. I have tried various stragties to disable to powerplay but have not succedded.)

Games playble: (tested by me)
Unreal Tournament
Quake III
Red Alert 2
Mechwarrior 3&4
Operation Flashpoint (not very good)
Unreal Tournament 2003 (remarkably this game can play adaquatly with some tweaking as long is the laptop is connected to AC power)

Sound is great from these speakers and very clear. It is powered by a Conexant Audio chip. Laptop has headphone and microphone ports and a external volume button.

The Tobisha CD-RW/DVD combo drive preformes adquatly. It is rated at 24x read, 8x write, 8x rewrite, 8x read (DVD). But if you open up Easy CD Creator 5 (included with laptop) you will see supported speeds up to 24x write. If you select 24x write it will write at an average at 15x (flucates between 7x and 21x). CD read speed is more like 17x. DVD read speed and CD Re-write untested.

Keyboard is OK, keys are large enough for comfort but are not very sensitive, i constanly find my self exerting pressure on the keys.

Comes with 2 USB 1.1 ports and 1 IEEE 1394 (firewire) 4-pin port. Serial and parrell ports as well as a PS/2 port are included as well. An intergrated V.92 56K modem and 100mbps network card are inculded. What makes this laptop stand out is the integradted 54g wireless lan (WLAN)

Overall this laptop is a remarkable buy, it has great sound and power, but if you want to use this laptop for tommorrows 3D games, get a laptop with a more powerful graphics card.

My first Notebook
I'm really in love with this Notebook, I've purchased this computer about 2 weeks ago and so far no problem at all, It's fast and reliable something I did'nt expect from a Notebook, I'm a very satisfied customer.

Great Value for Money Paid
I purchased this computer one week ago. It took me two days to set up the computer the way I wanted, but after that it has been great. I have migrated from a P2-350 to an AMD 2400+. Remember even though it is marked as 1.8GHz, according to AMD it will really perform like a 2.4GHz computer. I have had no problems with the computer. I felt that this product is the right combination of money and technology. For just over a [money amount]you are getting a machine that is relatively up to date, yet inexpensive in comparison. The great thing is that with the money you save you can pay for the Compaq Accident Protection Plan, 3-years=[money amount]. That way you have a great computer and insurance.

For those of you who are leary of Compaq computers because of the particular battery quirk with the Evo. That problem is not present here. I have unplugged my computer and then replugged it in and the battery is not charging which means that the battery did not discharge while the computer was off. This was a common problem with the Evo.

I would suggest this computer to anyone. ... Read more

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Compaq’s Presario 2105US notebook PC strikes a good balance between power, portability, and affordability. It may be the perfect solution for budget-minded professional or personal users who don’t want to settle for a second-rate mobile computer.

At 13 by 10.7 by 1.6 inches and a mere 5.7 pounds, the 2105US is easy to carry yet spacious enough to offer an accommodating full-size, 88-key keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and a sizable 14.1-inch XGA TFT display supporting 1,024 x 768 resolution. Compaq has chosen a capable 1.5 GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP processor to power the unit, and matched it with a generous 512 MB of DDR SDRAM system memory (upgradable to a massive 1,024 MB). It has added a powerful 64 MB ATI Mobility Radeon AGP 4X video processor and a large 40 GB hard drive. Despite its cost-conscious price, the 2105US is ready to handle any typical notebook task and even some 3-D-intensive applications and games.

The system is not short of amenities. With the integrated DVD/CD-RW combo drive (24x/8x/8x CD, 8x DVD), you can back up your data, burn and enjoy audio CDs, and play your favorite movies. Using the internal 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter or 56K modem, you can access e-mail, networks, or the Internet at both low and high speeds. Other perks include a 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio chip, two internal stereo speakers, two USB ports for plug-and-play peripherals, parallel and serial ports, headphone-out and microphone-in connections, and an S-Video out. High-speed USB and IEEE FireWire connections are not included.

Compaq has pre-installed a broad range of software, including Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Norton AntiVirus 2002, Microsoft Works, Quicken Financial Center, and Microsoft Money 2003. ... Read more

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Great Laptop, Great Features
In the market for a top-of-the-line laptop at a great price? Look no further. Compaq continues setting industry standards in desktops and laptops. I purchased my 2105 about a year ago, and I have loved it ever since. It is super fast, with amazing features such as Windows XP (the best Windows yet), easy-to-understand ports, and an awesome screen. Forget what you know about Pentium processors...AMD Athlon is superb! Whether you're always on-the-go, or you just need a super fast computer for your desk...the Compaq Presario 2105 is for you.

Awesome laptop for its price!
I bought this laptop off of eBay new in factory sealed box. I got it for about $750, which is a heck of a deal. Opened it up and everything booted fine. In a few seconds, I had it up and running XP Home.

This laptop has 512MB DDR (64MB DDR shared video memory) and a 40GB hard drive, which are practically top of the line. 512MB DDR is going to make XP run very fast. This laptop is actually faster than my desktop PC which has a XP 2000+/256MB DDR.

The 14.1" XGA display is gorgeous. It is crisp and very easy on the eyes, plus it has beautiful colors. It may not be a 15", but being smaller, it will save on your battery life.

Performance is awesome, the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive is sweet, battery life is great, and everything is awesome! This laptop is great for you road warriors, since it gets around 3 hours (for real) of battery life, runs very cool, and is rather compact and thin. Everything works great!

The Athlon XP-M processor is also going to save you battery life and heat over the Pentium 4-M. AMD has PowerNow! technology, which automatically controls the processor speed in relation to its usage. It can adjust the speed from ~500mhz-1.53ghz. Intel's SpeedStep technology can only operate at two speeds: full-conk and too slow. The XP-M also runs much more cooler than the P4-M. If you notice, the P4-M Presario laptops are much thicker than the XP-M ones. This is due to the P4-M's requirement for extra cooling, which means more heat and more noise.

The graphics are ATi IGP320M, which uses the mobility Radeon 7000. It can use up to 128MB DDR shared memory, but 64MB is standard. The graphics are excellent for DX8/DX8.1 gaming (GeForce2 MX performance level), and run every game I have tried so far. The drivers are awesome, and I have not come across any incompatibilities. I even use this laptop for AutoCAD 2004 and 3D Studio Max R5, which are very intensive design programs, and it breezes through all of the applications.

The exterior of the laptop is also pretty hardy. The plastic seems tough enough for heavy use, and everything is built sturdily. This thing is built like a tank, and it looks very, very cool.

Also, Compaq tech support is excellent, and I have not had any trouble contacting them or finding solutions to problems. They are very knowledgeable and professional in their work. Excellent people I may say!

Compaq made an excellent notebook that balances price, mobility, and performance all in one. If you are considering the Compaq Presario 2100 AMD Athlon XP-M laptop, go for it.

Power House
I've owned this laptop for about four months. It has been great. I hardly ever use my desktop since this is almost as powerful and I can use it anywhere. Great for video & graphic editing etc. Handles multi-tasking extremely well. Should immediately run updates on drivers etc. before using. Highly Recommend!!!

STAY AWAY!!
I bought this laptop thinking that it would be a great idea for what I needed it for. Bare minimum, basic laptop use. I WAS WRONG. Not only does Compaq's customer service lack SERVICE, but they refuse to admit a MAJOR flaw, or shall I say a few major flaws in this laptop. My cousin and I ordered this same model from amazon.com together, and received them together. Out of the box, we turned it on to notice that the touchpad was not functioning properly. Plugged in a USB mouse and worked fine. The touchpad seemed to make the mouse pointer stop even when you would keep moving your finger across it. Secondly, we both got 2 bum batteries, the laptop did not even recognize them! Third, what good is a laptop if you can't use it for the most basic use of all! TYPING! It didn't seem to be a hardware problem, the keyboard appeared ok and non-sticky, but when I would open a text file and type, "Mary went to the store." I would look up and see "Mryw nt to th tore" Hmm, these same problems on BOTH of our laptops... Compaq had the walnuts to say it was Amazon.com's fault for selling them as refurbs! I highly doubt Amazon.com would falsely advertise as so. So after getting a run around from their customer service, formatting twice, and deleting and reinstalling drivers a number of times, we are both left with the same crap we bought and received, and are now ironically still on hold with their customer service! STAY AWAY FROM THIS. On one last note - they themselves don't even sell this laptop anymore. WONDER WHY!!

Great compromise between power and price
I've owned this laptop for about a month now, and am very impressed. The extra memory and large hard drive make it a bargain if you hunt around for the best price ...The CD burner isn't fast, but for personal use I don't think it makes a lot of difference. Plays DVDs with no problems whatever. And, by the way, in the box I found a coupon to get a USB floppy drive free after rebate from HPshopping.com (expires in early June). No complaints here! ... Read more