Compaq Presario 1600XL145 (A64028-003) PC Notebook

Pros: Power, ease of use, price
Cons: Documentation, volume controls

I've had my Compaq Presario XL-145 for a month now and have found it to be everything it was advertised to be. First off, let me state that in my area of the country (Tampa Bay), no retail outlets had this machine in stock for weeks and they wouldnot...

Pros: Easy to use
Cons: A few crashes at first

My husband loves to purchase things on impulse. So the day our old Cannon Laptop finally died, we went off to a large electronic chain store to look for a new laptop.

I like to extensively research large purchases. But my husband and I have...

Pros: Real Pentium III, 14.1" TFT screen, DVD, TV-OUT
Cons: only 6.4GB hard drive, no cables provided for TV OUT, only 1 PCMCIA slot.

I recently was in the market for a computer. I've always been
a 'desktop' computer person...I never had a real need for a laptop.
Sure, I've always had a desire to have one, it is the ultimate gadget.
However, laptops tend to be very...

Pros: decent system,
Cons: VERY PRONE TO SYSTEM CRASHES, bad customer service,

Why waste your money on a laptop, especially this laptop? For the price of this laptop, you can get a fully loaded personal computer, complete with monitor, printer, and plenty of accessories.

But if you insist upon buying a laptop,...

Pros: Great design, price
Cons: No Infra-Red

I purchased my Compaq Presario with the idea that since I did not have $3500 to fork over for a true desk top replacement, I would have to deal with the limitations of a laptop. I was very wrong. True, if you are the kind of person who needs a...

Pros: Great screen resolution, superb speakers
Cons: Heats up after a few hours of use

This notebook by Compaq is up to the standards of its other Presario brothers, except it has a uniqueness that sets is apart from the others. I have never used the other Presario versions but this one has a ton of options and a real sleek design. As...

Pros: reliable, good screen, price
Cons: heavy

When I was deciding on what notebook I was going to buy I had some crazy thoughts in mind:

-I'll need a powerful machine to do quality presentation on my meetings

-I'll need a machine that will have a nice screen so I can work my...

Pros: Monitor, speed, sound.
Cons: minor problems (which were handled fast)

I purchased the Compaq 1600 XL-145 because it was the highest quality laptop I could find in any of the computer stores near Atlanta when I needed one quickly for an upcoming trip. I also considered DELL, but no stores I went to sold it and I didn't have...

Pros: TV out
Cons: Tech support

I too was initially pleased with my purchase. Once I had reason to contact tech support that feeling quickly vanished.
The solution to all problems was "send it in for 5 to 7 days".
I purchased a 128 meg RAM upgrade. The manual said...

Pros: Easy to use 1-step buttons, good sound
Cons: Short battery life

The only flaw with my Presario 1600X is the short battery life. Everything else is great. So I would recommend this computer to anyone, other than those who spend a lot of time using their laptop while traveling or away from an electrical outlet. The...

Pros: Fast
Cons: weak body

I had to buy a laptop for work and did lots and lots of research. Cost was a huge factor because I was not working as much I would have liked (freelance). In my profession I had to run Vector Works (like CAD) as well as specailized software for...