COMPAQ PRESARIO 1215US. August 30, 2001. This notebook feels like an SUV -- it's heavy, but that screen sure is big. ... the Presario 1210, with a slower processor and a DVD-ROM drive, ...

Compaq's Presario 5000 will offer Intel's Pentium III and AMD's Athlon processors at speeds up to 1.2GHz. The PC will range in price from US$799 to US$1,299.

Compaq began producing PCs for business use in 1982, and although purchased by HP in 2002, the company still produces lines of computers such as the Presario under the Compaq name. Compaq's ...

Only the Presario 425 was offered at first. "Wal-Mart has a criteria that all their computers must be sold all in one box," said Michael Norris, Compaq's vice president for consumer products.

Sheathed in a hypnotic, swirled-gray front casing, the Compaq Presario 5000 looks flashier than it is. In reality, it's a fairly pedestrian computer with few interesting extras.

For an entry-level laptop, the Compaq Presario CQ62-225nr ($499.99 list), available at Staples, has a lot going on. It offers a roomy 15.6-inch display, a full-size keyboard, and a modern dual ...

WHAT'S HOT: Compaq's first ultralight notebook for consumers and small businesses is easy on the eyes and shoulders. The gray-and-silver Presario 800 weighs just 3.5 pounds without peripherals or ...

Connect your Compaq Presario desktop or laptop computer to a TV using one of several methods. Older Presario desktops and laptops have a VGA or s-video output. Newer Presario desktops use a DVI port.

The Compaq Presario SR5130NX neither excels nor offends. It's an okay choice for a middle-of-the-road PC in the $500 range. 6 Oct 2010. Pros. Larger hard drive than that of some rivals.

The Compaq Presario CQ5320F ($399.99 list), available at Staples, straddles the line between great bargain and diminishing returns. Let me explain.