[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Compaq computer opinions

Posted: 11/10/2001 10:05:55 AM EDT

I thinking about getting a new computer and am leaning towards a Compaq Presario 5000. I found one on their website that has an AMD 1.3 ghz processor, 80 gig hard drive, 512mb ram, dvd rom, cdrw, and 17" monitor for $1,000. It's just for home use (internet, spreadsheets, word proc.) so I really don't need a top of the line machine and figure this may be the one.

I've used Compaqs before at work and have never had a problem, but have never used one of their Presario models. Any opinions on them or Compaq in general?

Posted: 11/10/2001 10:14:08 AM EDT

[#1]

You'd do better with a Dell. I know people that work(ed) at Compaq and they wouldn't own one if they actually had to pay for it.

God Bless Texas

Posted: 11/10/2001 10:21:46 AM EDT

[#2]

I have a Sony VAIO PCG-XG38 for sale new NIB. I just sold one on ebay and an about to put this one on as well. If you would like I can email you a sheet I have made up showing all of the specs and goodies it has. Email me at [email protected] if you are interested.

Dale

Posted: 11/10/2001 10:36:51 AM EDT

[#3]

Maybe this will help.
[url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?id=67962[/url]

Posted: 11/10/2001 12:16:45 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks Don_R. I must have missed that thread. And after reading it, I think I'll just keep what I have and upgrade the OS to 2000 or XP.

Posted: 11/10/2001 12:19:54 PM EDT

[#5]

Glad to be able to help.

Posted: 11/10/2001 12:22:13 PM EDT

[#6]

I love mine, haven't had one single problem with it in nearly two years but then I know what I'm doing.

I got all the bells and whisles - DVD, CD-RW, nVidia AGP GeForce video, five channel surround sound, NIC card... runs great.

Posted: 11/10/2001 12:28:26 PM EDT

[#7]

[i][b]Dude, yer gittin a DELL![/b][/i]
(the spirit just moved me [:D])

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