Compaq and Hewlett Packard Laptops and Netbooks

Hewlett-Packard, more widely known as HP, snapped up the Compaq laptop brand back in 2002, making them one of the biggest sellers of laptops in the world. Based in Palo Alto, California, they produce a wide range of notebooks, from ultraportables to high performance machines, under the HP Mini, Pavilion or Compaq Presario brand. Below are a number of articles and reviews related to these computers.

Loving the LightScribe - The HP G71-329WM

Monday, July 26, 2010

"What is LightScribe!" I hear you cry. No it's not a light saber wielding Jedi Knight, it's a recording procedure that uses specially coated recordable CDs and DVDs to produce laser-etched labels. It seems this HP G71 would be ideal for a band or independent musician on a budget, looking to burn demos or cds to sell at gigs and concerts.

HP DV6 Comforts Jasmine After Tragic Toshiba Passing

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

When my Toshiba laptop of three years finally quit working, I was initially heart broken, but soon began researching new notebook models. I was looking for a computer that was lightweight, easy to use, and stylish, to replace the Toshiba I had grown to know and love.

Rachel Reviews Her Compaq Presario CQ60-211DX

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

I recently found a Compaq Presario CQ60-211DX laptop on sale for $299.99 at a local big box store. I had needed a new computer for quite some time and after reading the specifications found that what I would be getting for the money was too good to pass up. One of the things I immediately liked about this laptop, was that it had a full sized keyboard including a full ten-key pad on the right side.

Why John is Fond of His Compaq C500

Friday, June 18, 2010

Overall I am extremely happy with the purchase of my Compaq C500. I have had it for almost a year and find that it still runs very fast and serves its purpose wonderfully. I would recommend this laptop for anyone who is searching for an affordable machine.

The Compaq Presario CQ61Z

Saturday, January 2, 2010

The Presario CQ61Z isn't going to turn heads in the airport frequent flyers lounge, but if you're a home user on the lookout for a cheap Windows 7 laptop to surf the web and partake in some bantam weight gaming, or an independent musician looking for some cheap cd burning, it will probably suffice.

Ion Powered HP Mini 311

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Outstanding value you say? Well yes - the HP Mini 311 Ion-based notebook appears to be a bargain at a $399 price point entry into the US market. It outperforms most other netbooks in many technical areas with only a few exceptions. The HP Mini 311 offers improvements in high-def playback, and gaming capability in comparison to current laptops in it's price and size class.

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