Compaq Presario 705US (470023-551) PC Notebook

Pros: Heavyweight computing in a light weight box
Cons: Mine was a floor model and so has two infinitesimal scratches on the cover.

I have just purchased my first notebook computer. I have always been impressed by Compaq and found a steal of a deal. (Shopping Tip #1: if you can get a show model from Best Buy that has a tiny scratch buy it! The price reduction for this is...

Pros: Fast, Sleek, Nice Keyboard, 10/100 Network Card, DVD/CDRW, Great Battery
Cons: Drives not swappable

I bought the Presario 705US about a week or so ago. I love it and it is one of my best decisions I have ever made. The JBL Pro speakers are magnificent and add much to the whole experience. The 705US features SoundMAX which makes the sound surround you....

Pros: Affordable and perfect for students and business people!
Cons: Nothing I can think of.

I bought this in 2001 for approx. $1300 and now (2003) resell value is around $1100. This is a perfe ...

Pros: Has nearly everything, great display, great sound, fast
Cons: No serial port, no microphone, memory upgrade issues

This represents a great buy (I'm using one right now). What can you say? All of the software I installed but one (an old obscure program) work at blazing speed. Display is clear and easy on the eyes. DVD/RW plays DVD's well, but additional software...

Pros: Great features, Cool look, easy use!
Cons: No eraser pointer, not alot of software

This is my first laptop and boy was I surprised! I had first started researching laptops for my Christmas presents. I did every sort of researching you can imagine. I look at processor benchmarks, Compaq's reliability. I researched the different kinds of...