With its new line of Compaq Computer Presario notebooks, Hewlett-Packard is looking for road warriors who enjoy the freedom of movement, but prefer to stay plugged in at home. The Presario 1500 is a ...

After all, HP didn't get to be a notebook market share leader for nothing. It has remained a reliable provider and has managed to avoid some of the same nasty publicity on issues like overheating that ...

If there's one thing this dour economy is good for, it's pushing down prices. Walmart have just announced that they'll be offering a $298 notebook, the Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM, complete with a ...

Company: Hewlett-Packard Co., www.hp.com Price: $1,899 direct Spec Data: 1.6-GHz Pentium M; 512MB of RAM; 60GB hard drive; 14.1-inch XGA LCD; DVD/CD-RW drive; ATI Mobility Radeon 9600; SD slot; USB ...

Here’s one for the “Why would I buy a netbook instead of a notebook?” crowd. OfficeMax is selling the Compaq Presario CQ50-139NR 15.4-inch notebook for $349.99 after $100 instant savings – good until ...

Approximately 41,000 laptop batteries for HP and Compaq notebook computers are being recalled over concerns that they may overheat, creating a fire hazard.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said ...

On Monday, the Houston-based company will effectively retire its Deskpro, Armada and Professional Workstation brands to create a new line called Evo. "Evo is for evolution, as computing evolves away ...

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As is evident in its corporate name-invented by public relations types to convey the message of big things in small packages-Compaq Computer Corp. got its start in life as a maker of unusually compact ...

The Presario 1500 is a machine that can effectively replace a desktop computer, but is also small enough to be taken on the road. By including a desktop Pentium 4 processor into the notebook, the ...

It’s an inescapable fact of portable electronics: Miniaturization costs. Want a teeny phone, a pocket-sized GPS or a four-pound laptop? Well, be prepared to pay extra for portability. To every rule ...