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HP Compaq CQ50-115NR: Note: This review is part of our Back-to-School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were excited when HP announced the revival of the Compaq Presario brand earlier this year. Here was the promise of a family of basic, entertainment-oriented laptops at...; Tags: Desktops, Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-07-21
Photos: Cracking open the Compaq Presario V2000: Check out the insides of this stripped down laptop, everything from the motherboard to the kitchen--er, heatsink.The CNET Networks site TechRepublic runs a regular series called "Cracking Open" in which it takes a look inside a variety of gadgets. CNET News.com is publishing this excerpt. ...; Tags: Compaq Presario, Photograph, Laptop Computer, Compaq Computer Corp., Desktops, Hardware, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-05-23
HP to Acquire EDS ?: HP to Acquire EDS ?The fake Steve Jobs quote wasn't needed.He was wrong for all the usual good reasons. Best of all, the urge to bloviate loudly ideas from the conventional wisdom within his set.But you're right.The Compaq merger might be considered a success by those who consider layoffs...; Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, Government, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., merger, Compaq Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-13
Why HP-EDS is a disaster in the making: As I've noted elsewhere HP's takeover of Compaq destroyed essentially all of HP's pre-takeover value and left the Compaq organization operating as HP. Now they've announced their intention of taking over EDS. On the good news side there won't be a culture clash in bringing these...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Manufacturing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Operating Systems, Software, Investment, Finance, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Wayback Machine: Microsoft's shot to kill Quicktime video: Ten years ago, give a week or so, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced QuickTime 3.0 to the National Association of Broadcasters' convention. Behind the scenes in the months before the introduction, Microsoft was playing hardball with hardware and software vendors over its new A/V APIs along with demands to kill...; Tags: Software, Apple QuickTime, Apple Inc., Mr., Video, Microsoft Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-04-03

HP Compaq 2710p (Core 2 Duo 1.2GHz, 2GB RAM, 100GB HDD, Vista Business): Hewlett-Packard has struggled for years to find a way to define its dueling Compaq and HP brand names. The company tags its HP Pavilion systems as multimedia-friendly consumer devices, while the Compaq name is used for the company's line of business-oriented laptops and desktops (although some cheaper consumer desktops use...; Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Processors, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista, Hewlett-Packard Co., Compaq Computer Corp., tablet, laptop computer, Intel Core 2 Duo; Product reviews 2007-08-10
HP Compaq 6910p: HP's latest business laptop, the thin-and-light Compaq 6910p, seems poised to woo corporate users away from their ThinkPads. It offers many of the same features as the Lenovo ThinkPad T61, including Intel's latest Centrino Duo platform, enterprise-level security via a Trusted Platform Module, and optional WWAN--at a significantly lower price....; Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Processors, Hewlett-Packard Co., Compaq Computer Corp., keyboard; Product reviews 2007-08-07
HP vs. Compaq: the 100,000 foot financial view: HP vs. Compaq: the 100,000 foot financial viewCarly's FollyWe all knew this at the time - everyone except Carly and her cronies. She wanted to grab Compaq's customers, and in the end she did. HP now outsells Dell on both x86 clients and servers. So in an era where PC...; Tags: Sales strategy, UNIX, Operating systems, Sales force management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Servers, financial, HP Now, Hewlett-Packard Co., Compaq Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-07-05
HP vs. Compaq: the 100,000 foot financial view: Here are three extracts from a September 4th, 2001 New York Times story about HP's plan to acquire Compaq: Investors in both Compaq and Hewlett-Packard have suffered in the current decline in technology stocks, although Compaq's woes have taken a greater toll. That stock...; Tags: Vistabulations, General; Blog posts 2007-07-05
Image: HP still pushing XP: Computer maker running ad in several major newspapers for a Compaq desktop with Microsoft's older OS, rather than Vista.; Tags: Compaq Computer Corp., computer company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Hewlett-Packard Co., desktop, advertisement, operating system, computer, Microsoft Corp.; Image galleries 2007-04-06
HP Compaq Presario SR5050NX: Pros: Two items stand out for us on this new Compaq. The new chassis brings this system aesthetically in line with eMachines' desktops, which, in recent years, never sacrificed value for an attractive exterior. The other notable feature is the LightScribe DVD burner. You can definitely find sub-$500 PCs from...; Tags: Desktops, DVD, Consumer electronics, Slimline, Compaq Computer Corp., Compaq Presario, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2007-04-03
HP pitches 'little iron' for the home: HP pitches 'little iron' for the homeHP should be ashamed to peddle this junk from MS. They are a better companythan this. Hopefully they will come to their senses.Hey HP! I have been doing this wih COMPAQ equipment for years!Those obsolete Proliants you no longer support ( Proliant 3000's )...; Tags: Backups, Servers, Storage, Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.; Discussion threads 2007-01-07
Photos: Notebook connects with cell phone tower: The Compaq nc6400, in conjunction with Cingular Wireless, connects to the Internet via a cellular network.; Tags: Internet, notebook, telephone, cell phone, cellular network, Cingular Wireless, Compaq Computer Corp.; Image galleries 2006-12-11
Office Depot to offer $99 PC with $99 shipping: Office Depot to offer $99 PC with $99 shippingThe piano is free, the stool cost $3000!still a super low price, but an insult to the customers intelligence.You get what you pay forGood Deal For A StudentPut Ubuntu and Open Office on it and you're good to go!You get what you...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Printers, Firewalls, DVD, Consumer electronics, piano, Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., PC, computer, Office Depot Inc.; Discussion threads 2006-09-05
HP Compaq Presario V6000 (AMD Sempron 3200+ 1.6GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD): A stripped-down version of the HP Pavilion dv6000, the 6.5-pound Compaq Presario V6000 offers a choice of either an AMD Sempron or a Turion 64 X2 processor at speeds from 1.6GHz to 1.8GHz; up to 2GB of 533MHz or 667MHz RAM; 5,400rpm hard drives in capacities from 60GB to 120GB;...; Tags: Desktops, Processors, hard drive, Compaq Presario, Compaq Presario V6000, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., HP Pavilion, Compaq Computer Corp., AMD Sempron, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2006-07-12
Welcome Back Compaq?: Welcome Back Compaq?PityI don't have my copy of the Education of Henry Adams in front of me, but I found myself nodding as I read about him sitting in the beer garden, listening to the band play Wagner and feeling so nostalgic for his days as a student in Germany...; Tags: Printers, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating systems, compiler technology, Hewlett-Packard Co., Compaq Computer Corp., Intel Itanium, Sun Microsystems Inc., Linux, EPIC; Discussion threads 2006-06-16
Welcome Back Compaq?: In the spirit of making everything old new again, I have a question for anyone past their mid twenties: Which of the following names evokes an expectation of quality? Lenova Compaq Dell Right. Compaq: so now that Intel has all but officially declared the end of its commitment...; Tags: Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.; Blog posts 2006-06-16
AMD scores huge 7-round TKO over Intel in dual-core benchmarks: AMD scores huge 7-round TKO over Intel in dual-core benchmarksAMD Rocks!Clearly, this is a company who saw an opportunity, took it and is profiting from innovation and excellent engineering.focus on tech, not marketing, yields good resultsI have been using AMD as my preferred CPU in home systems for years now,...; Tags: Performance management, Processors, 64-bit, Recruitment & Selection, Network technology, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Sony Corp., dual-core, performance, AMD Turion; Discussion threads 2005-12-02
HP's chief exec dismisses any 'me too' attitude: HP's chief exec dismisses any 'me too' attitudeI think if you don't want to be seen as a "Me to" companyit might help if you were not indeed the Number Two company. Other wise you are pretty much stuck in that mind set.Pagan jimIf you're in the computer business,...; Tags: Servers, Desktops, HP Services, Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Computer Corp., IBM Corp., Compaq Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-10-18
MCI chief's severance deal nears $40 million: MCI chief's severance deal nears $40 millionAnother CEOThis guy should be thrown in jail! Run a company into the ground and get a bonus!Shareholders can sell a kidney.......to help pay for the high-priced talent.I worked at Compaq ..... for a few years in the late 90's. I remember...; Tags: MCI Inc., Compaq Computer Corp., Alpha Processor; Discussion threads 2005-09-02