Why are compaq notebooks so bad?
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Well they are. I bought a HP/Compaq nx7000 business notebook. No doubt its great looking machine and works well. But u can expect unforeseen problems in the machine. The motherboard of this laptop got burnt or stopped working for no fault of mine. It was out of warranty and the new motherboard was for 500 bucks so I bought a used motherboard from ebay.  Since then it is working fine.  I checked the forums at the HP site and all the owners of this machine had the same problem with the motherboard. \nI also have a old sturdy Dell PII laptop and this machine works fine. If you want to have a complete knowledge of the machine you are thinking of buying don't depend upon the reviews at some known laptop review sites. Go to different forum where you can have opinion from people who actually use these machine.
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If you are looking for a good looking premium notebook : Go for Sony Vaio\n\nif you want real value for your money: Get Acer\n\nHP (Compaq) is heavy - so i wouldnt recommend it\n\nDell - I have no idea!
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Stay away from Dell, go with HP/Compaq.  Best Buy/Circuit City/even RadioShack have had some good Desktop/Laptops for super affordable prices.  Check them out.
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Compaq is notorius for using proprietary haedware and software. If anything non- Compaq has been installed in the system take it out and try again.
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SIMPLE ANSWER IS -- NOPE --\n\nU simply do not get notebooks with terrabytes of hard disk\nthat's 4 high end desk tops\n\nU gotta compromise somewhere @ 1k$\n\nBest i suggest is somethin like Dell Inspirion E1505\n1 GB RAM\n80 - 100 GB hard disk\n\nBest part is operating system is windows media centre 2005, the best 4 u ; not win xp home or pro\n\nOpt for a DVD writer and keep dvd's handy instead of dumping all u'r videos & music on u'r hard disk\nAlso, an external usb hard disk in casing can store much data & u can get a 500 gb hard drive\n\nput altogether, it will cross 1k !\nbut  not by much,, about 1.2 - 1.4 k should get u a good system\n(one last piece of advise, a centrino duo core is sure better than a solo core)
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what model pc is it ie compaq etc...
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go to the Compaq site and download the manual
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Take your Compaq and either sell it or trap shoot it, then buy something with a SOYO board in it.  There is only one thing worse, and that is a Dell.  I have had several, and refurbished several and had nothing but problems with hundreds of them.\n\nWindows 2000 also is kind of unstable, especially in a Compaq.  It is like hiring two crackheads to work together!
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Is it a Dell? If so that could be the problem.
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My guess is that you have an AMD processor and those run wicked hot in HP/Compaq machines. If it is still underwarranty, turn it in, but it is more than likely a heat sink problem.
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I disagreement Acid Man because although they have "cheap" prices, they provide Technical Support if you have trouble with your Dell. Also they have high quality processors and they are great. See for yourself\nhttp://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
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get the compaq.  celeron is not a good processor.
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Go on line to Compaq with your model number, and you can download the manual. Their site is a little frustrating, but worth the hassle.
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Best value, 100% of the time on notebooks, is Toshiba.  I've recommended them to a few people, and every one of them that bought one has been completely satisfied with it.  By the way, people usually don't sell a laptop (they're so expensive in the first place) until there's something wrong with it.  I would either buy a new, but not top of the line model, or used if I can test it out first.
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The #1 is faulty memory (ram)\n#2 is poor software.
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Compaq uses proprietary ram it some of it's older computers and will cost you as much as an new entry level computer such as emachines or dell. Go to compusa or microcenter and see what is the cost of the new ram for your particular machine and go from there.
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I see you have a lot of opinions out here.  I recommend that you do look at the Notebookreview.com website that another user recommended but also check out www.notebookforums.com where people discuss real issues and how to fix problems versus marketing hype.\n\nThe short of it all is All laptops are pretty much the same.  They get the job done.  My only recommendations is \n\nDO NOT BUY a CONSUMER machine.\n\nYou will notice that most of the major manufacturers have a Corporate version and a Consumer version.  The Corporate version tends to be more rugged.  I have a lot to laptops.  Although I have Macs and PCs I do not have a MAC laptop.\n\nI would stay away from the Sony because Sony is more trendy than sturdy.  The best (most solid work horse) are my Think Pads.  I don't know about Lenovo's version but they are probably pretty good. My Dells, are good but they are Corporate, not consumer, and my Gateways are excellent performers.  Toshiba used to be good but you could not give me one today.\n\nNow, HP.....Well, HP did not make good laptops until they bought Compaq and even then the Presarios were crap but the Armada were dang good. \n\nWhichever one you decide on, Go into a local store - CompUSA, MicroCenter, Costco, Sams, Best Buy, Wal-Mart and touch and feel all of the machines that your are considering.  Look for good solid construction and a good screen.   Then write down your choices.  Check Notebookforums for real problems, and then look for discounts!!!!\n\nMC.