Priced at just $529.98 (list), the Compaq Presario CQ60 (420us) is easily one of the most affordable 15-inch notebooks around. This no-frills system won't wow you with multimedia features (it lacks an ...

Depending on the model, a Compaq Presario might use a SATA hard drive or an IDE drive. The former is found in most models released after 2003, and the latter in earlier PCs. Replacing an IDE drive is ...

PC shoppers are often advised, “Buy one step down from the top” — hitting the price/performance sweet spot with Intel or AMD’s second fastest CPU, or the second biggest hard disk available. But even ...

For an entry-level laptop, the Compaq Presario CQ62-225nr ($499.99 list), available at Staples, has a lot going on. It offers a roomy 15.6-inch display, a full-size keyboard, and a modern dual-core ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Businesses must often upgrade or perform maintenance on infrastructure to keep operations flowing smoothly, so it's critical to know where the key hardware parts are located in your Compaq Presario if ...

Aesthetically, the Presario SR5610F remains unchanged from last year's SR5130NX model. The brushed silver case with black trimming bears the traditional Compaq branding, as do the mouse and keyboard.

PC makers are taking the wraps off their newest desktop PC models designed for holiday shoppers. Palo Alto, Calif.-based Hewlett-Packard will announce three new desktop PC lines--the HP Pavilion a300 ...

Compaq Computer Corp. Monday introduced 46 new desktop personal computer models that are designed to be simple to use. Compaq will produce 36 new ProLinea and Deskpro models and 10 versions of its ...

PC makers are taking the wraps off their newest desktop PC models designed for holiday shoppers. Palo Alto, Calif.-based Hewlett-Packard will announce three new desktop PC lines--the HP Pavilion a300 ...