Thank you, Compaq for reminding me of this with the 15.6-inch CQ61 notebook and Presario 40101f. For a budget system, the CQ61 is actually a pretty sturdy notebook.

Overall, the HP Compaq Presario CQ61-402SA slightly underwhelmed us. It has good usability and a serviceable screen, but performance could be better, as could portability.

The Compaq Presario CQ61-106TX gives you 16 inches of screen and a BrightView LED display, and some impressive performance specifications, all at a price that is comparable to some high-end netbooks.

Compaq is becoming HP's "value" brand in the US, and we'd say the CQ61 is a pretty nice way to flex those wallet-friendly credentials for a wider audience than the Walmart set.

HP will continue to sell both the HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario consumer PC lines, according to sources. But for other products, it's survival of the fittest.

HP's Compaq Presario 8000 series received some new company earlier this year. With configurations that span the midrange and budget categories, ...

We're a little surprised to see HP marketing the Compaq Presario B1800. No, we're not surprised that HP has come out with a sleek, affordable ($1,200), lightweight (3.5 pounds), powerful (2 GHz ...

HP will continue to sell both the HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario consumer PC lines, according to sources. But it's unclear how the company will differentiate the products.

COMMENTARY--Like many others, the announcement that Hewlett Packard and Compaq intended to merge initially caught me by surprise. As a member of the technical advisory committees for both HP and ...

Under the terms of a deal, HP (HWP: down $4.33 to $18.88, Research, Estimates) has agreed to acquire all of Compaq's (CPQ: down $1.30 to $11.05, Research, Estimates) outstanding shares through a ...

This non-cash charge relates to a change in how HP plans to use the “Compaq” trade name in its branding strategy going forward. As part of our focus on simplifying our marketing and customer ...