Compaq Presario 1255 (388008-005) PC Notebook

Pros: A second machine--because it's not reliable for real work.
Cons: Battery Nightmare; Delicate screen that damages easily; Spent more time being repaired that in use.

I purchased this laptop three years ago for $1700. At the time it was the best they had to offer--it came with the basics in software (WORKS) which we promptly upgraded to Office 2000. Things went well for a few months and then the battery troubles star ...

Pros: warms your lap, can carry from room to room. great display.
Cons: BATTERY POWER STINKS! not so much portable with no battery is it?

(Blair Witch type of whispering) *Shh. Don't tell them I'm in here. It is the only place I get to be alone anymore and the only place I get to write.

Yes, that's right. Get over it already! I am talking to you from the comfort of my commode...

Pros: price, easy to use, software, freedom of laptop
Cons: sometimes slow

I've had my compaq for almost a year now and i must say that it has served me really well. I got it after having previously only used a desktop, and i must say that the freedom of having a laptop computer if fantastic. I recomend that to anyone. I am...

Pros: Tough as nails, good performance.
Cons: Still asking Santa for a Active Display.

No I am not telling you to drop it on purpose, however if you do drop it by mistake you may be surprised to find out how tough this little baby really is. I own a Compaq presario 1255 laptop computer and have been very pleased with the performance of the...

Pros: Great laptop
Cons: Didn't come with case

I travel a great deal for work and needed a computer to take along. It has been a good one for the money too! I was very impressed with this computer. I chose a Compaq because that is the brand I have for my PC and have been very happy with that one. I...

Pros: compact, internet ready, easily used
Cons: expensive, preloaded software

I purchased my Compaq Presario 1255 through a fluke from a friend at $150 after it was 6 months old. It was orignally $1400 at staples, which is a little steep but for i what i paid this laptop was well worth it. I purchased this laptop to run mp3's in...

Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use
Cons: Heavy, not top-of-the-line

I bought the Compaq Presario 1255 because I wanted a fairly inexpensive, portable and simple-to-use computer for college. What I got was exactly that.

This is a good computer for someone who wants to evaluate the merits of portable computing...

Pros: Good HD size for a laptop, excellent sound quality
Cons: Battery problems, computer mysteriously powers up, no upgrade potential

Honestly, I knew when I purchased this laptop that I wasn't getting the top of the line. I was impressed with what I was getting for the money: a 366 mHz AMD k6 processor with 3D Now, 4.3 GB hard drive, 32 MB ram and 24x CDROM. Not bad for a laptop on...

Pros: It's a great tool, if not concerned about battery life or old software problems.
Cons: Hazardous to any child or naive adult, if using explosive Lithium Rechargeable Batteries.

To: Carly Fiorina @ HP Computers Recently, I acquired a spotless, seldom used, Compaq Presario 1255 Laptop for $50, since the previous owner had battery charging problems, plus other normal problems with Windows 98 Software and, therefore, had ...

Pros: Cool machine; fully featured; nice design.
Cons: Misleading warranty information.

We bought a Compaq Presario 1255 for $970+tax at an Office Depot in Manhattan, NY (it was on a close-out sale). The sales-person told us that the laptop carries an international warranty. Back at home we tried using the machine.
- It was easy to...