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Walmart to sell $298 Compaq laptop in time for back-to-school 'while supplies last'

Walmart to sell $298 Compaq laptop in time for back-to-school 'while supplies last'Time to replace my old notebookI guess I can finally replace my ancient IBM ThinkPad 760LD notebook that came with a 90MHz Pentium I CPU, 24MB RAM, 840MB HDD, and a 1MB video adapter. I paid $4,200 for...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Compaq Computer Corp., Compaq Laptop, laptop computer, back-to-school, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-24

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Walmart unveils 15.6" HP Pavilion G60 laptop for $298

hmmfor once, i agree with you. why are they still making the celeron...? shouldn't the atom replace that?Intel Celeron?is Inhel still making this 10 year old crap?surplus maybe? ntnti feel 298 is bad for celron processor..but still good option for ppl who r new to these creepy labtops..RE: Walmart unveils...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, HP Pavilion, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Laptop computers

This year the laptop list was a tough assignment for several reasons. First, the emergence of a new class of ultra-thin laptops--spawned by lower-cost processors from Intel and AMD--has made things more complicated. Second, there's a fresh crop of Windows 7 laptops, and...

Tags: Processor, Hard Drive, Performance, Apple MacBook, Memory, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Netbook, Computer, Intel Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Compaq CQ61z, Timeline 1810T, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-11-01

Netbooks may not be for everyone, but they're peachy in Ed

No netbooks hereI'm at a campus with 2000 students, have not seen a netbook yet.Students have to do a LOT of typing for papers, and need a full size keyboard.RE: Netbooks may not be for everyone, but they're peachy in EdOur children are experienced users and will not be happy...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

Netbook disillusionment and why Compaq is still a brand

I buy into the "accessory" conceptFor me a netbook would be a great accessory for a desk top system. Especially if I could access my desktop via the Internet.I like the power and price point of desktops and most of my computing is stationary in reality. Once in a while...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, brand, Compaq Computer Corp., netbook, laptop computer, Netbook disillusionment

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

Netbook disillusionment and why Compaq is still a brand

Dell CEO Michael Dell said that disillusionment with netbooks kicks in after about 36 hours. Assuming Dell's right, and he may be, does that mean cheap laptops in the $399 range will trump them? Speaking at the Churchill Club Tuesday night Techmeme, Dell said that the appeal...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Brand, Laptop Computer, Netbook, Compaq Computer Corp., Christopher Dawson, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-14

News to know: Intel; Microsoft; Cisco; Google Voice; Postini; Nokia

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Intel: Solid third quarter; Sees brighter prospects ahead Sam Diaz: Analysts interested in Intel's 2010, not just...

Tags: Google Inc., Postini Corp., Larry Dignan, Nokia Corp., Voice, Camcorder, Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, 3G, Data Centers, Wiki, Operating Systems, Software, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Online Communications

Blog posts 2009-10-14

Compaq offers 15.6-in. Windows 7 laptop for $399; mini-tower desktop, $309

netbook priced... sweet!For the price of a netbook, you get a 15" screen, and a DVD burner. A sempron might be a sempron, but it probably beats an Atom every time around. And best of all, you get a graphics card! I have to say this is really well priced.RE:...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, DVD, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Compaq Computer Corp., laptop computer, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

Netbook or a cheap Compaq for students?

Re: Netbook or cheap CompaqThe problem I see at least in my organization it is never 1:1. Sometimes I wish we could get away with a netbook or using some of our older desktop hardware for lighter 1:1 usage. We bought a small cart of Netbooks...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Compaq Computer Corp., netbook

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

News to know: T-Mobile; Cloud computing; Oracle; HP; Apple

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Andrew Nusca: HP revamps TouchSmart PCs with Windows 7; starts $899; will you ditch your desktop PC, HDTV? HP...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Cloud Computing, Hewlett-Packard Co., Oracle Corp., PC, T-Mobile, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Palm Pre, Microsoft Windows, Smart Phones, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-13

Compaq offers 15.6-in. Windows 7 laptop for $399; mini-tower desktop, $309

The new Compaq Presario CQ61 will offer Windows 7 Home Premium on a 15.6-inch "piano black" body for just $399. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Desktop, Laptop Computer, Compaq Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-12

Sony debuts Vaio X; 'world's lightest laptop': 11.1", 14-hour battery

Processor is a Z550 (2GHz)I went to the Sony ordering page and that is what it shows as the processor.RE: Sony debuts Vaio X; 'world's lightest laptop': 11.1If I were going to go to the PC route, I would definitely get a Vaio. They are the best PC laptops...

Tags: Desktops, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., Vaio X, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, lightest laptop, laptop computer, battery, OEM, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

Dell Latitude Z 16" thin-and-light revealed; Lamborghini angles hide boardroom muscle

So Sweet.Thats all I got, that thing is frigg'in cool!I just can't see paying that much...For so little. I would honestly rather buy a mac, and that's saying a lot, as they're horribly overpriced.I travel 75% of the year, and everything that implies: planes, rental cars, subways, metro bus/rail, the...

Tags: Notebooks, Dell Latitude Z 16, Dell Latitude Z, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Latitude

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

iPod touch camera modules failing?

Apple camera problemsThe rumors are definitely true. Shipments are going to be delayed until after christmas, there is a bigger problem than with just the camera unfortunately. There will be a fresh new lineup of the ipod Made in China crapTop dollar product made in China by dirt-cheap suppliers and...

Tags: Notebooks, iPod touch camera module, camera, camera module, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

$299 laptop specials keep back-to-school shoppers happy; would you buy over a Netbook?

Specials for fully-featured notebook PCs with $299 price tags are helping laptops stake out ground against the popular 10-inch Netbook segment in a tough economy. With bigger screens, optical drives, much more memory and some graphics horsepower to speak...

Tags: Graphics, Laptop Computer, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-17

Dell debuts three new entry-level laptops

Businesses may not be buying, but that hasn't stopped Dell from trying. The company is rolling out three new additions to its small business line, the 14.1-inch Vostro 1014  and Vostro 1088, and a 15.6-inch model, the Vostro 1015. These are entry-level laptops and the features...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Small Business, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-08-12

TR Dojo: Three critical issues to consider before upgrading to Windows 7

Slow news day then3 critical issues which are the same issues to consider when you upgrade any operating system - I would also add application compatibility to the list as well even with all the improvments to compatability mode and XP mode. Maybe your title should have read Standard...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, TR Dojo, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-12

HP rolls out more Compaq budget laptops

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Tags: Notebooks, Blogging, laptop computer, blog, Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-08-06

News to know: Palm ads; Microhoo SEC filing; U.S. Marines; Bing; Skype; Clunkers

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Palm Pre's creepy ads: They worked. You're still talking about them Andrew Nusca: Palm's creepy Pre ads:...

Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Richard Koman, Advertisement, SEC Filing, Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Palm Pre, Microsoft Windows, Projectors, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2009-08-05

HP rolls out more Compaq budget laptops

Laptop unit sales have been better than the dire predictions, but buyers are clearly choosing cheap notebooks. Lately HP has been making good use of its Compaq brand to meet this demand for budget netbooks and notebooks. Verizon has been offering new FiOS customers a free...

Tags: DVD-drive, Hewlett-Packard Co., Memory, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-08-04