Compaq Presario 700 - Duron 900 MHz - 14.1" TFT > Reviews

Advantages: Stylish looks
Disadvantages: lack of power

I bought this laptop from PC world a couple of years ago as an ex-display model. On the face of things it appeared to be a good little laptop. The machine should have come with a cd writer dvd combo however after getting it home I discovered only a DVD drive installed. The machine comes pre-installed with windows XP home edition which is by its very nature a memory hog this takes an awful amount of memory away from the megre 128mb well 114mb after ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, good range of options and plugs
Disadvantages: Freezes/hangs often, limited memory upgrade space

This laptop is fine for the average user, but for those that use processor intensive software, it is best to give it a miss. I do a lot of video conversion work, such as DVD to AVI, and experience a lot of hangs/freezes. Also, although it says it is designed for Windows XP, it experiences several issues with the automatic upgrades from Microsoft - these are to be avoided! The 16MB graphics card is unsuitable for most modern games, but it has ... Read review

I've had a one of this for 6 years. I had some problems with it. The first one was the hard disk which broke down in March 2005 an had to be replaced by a new one (this time a 40 giga disk). And about six months ago, the hinges didn't work anymore and they have to be replaced or repaired, which cost a lot. Besides, the battery has been flat for the last 3 years more or less and I have to use it plugged in.

Advantages: This computer suited my entry level needs
Disadvantages: Too many problems

I bought my notebook about 2 yrs ago. This was my first computer and I chose it because it had the specs I was recommended. I really could have done with some hard copy instructions about getting started. The shop I bought it from were very unhelpful and gave me no advice or suggestions about getting started. It completely crashed (I have no idea why) only a few months after my purchase. That was dealt with under the warranty. Very soon, ... Read review

Advantages: good for word processing.
Disadvantages: overheating, slow even with extra RAM

I don't see why everyone elses 700 stinks. Mine is 7 years old and is in the best condition ever. The only problem i've evr had is that it overheats and is slow even with extra RAM. When I bought it was very expensive because it was brand new and it was one of the few laptops available to public. It was $1800.00. It came with extra RAM, a larger Hardrive, and a rewriteable/DVDrom drive. The hinges to the screen have never cracked, or even ... Read review

Advantages: was reliable for 9 months
Disadvantages: battery charger circuit on motherboard

I have had the compaq pressario 700 for about a year now. It work fine till a few weeks ago. The laptop wont work with the power cable nor will the battery charge. With power cable, power led just flickers. It only works with a charged battery Since battery charger circuit on motherboard, motherboard has to be changed if battery charger circuit fails. this has happened to me. and it cost a lot to change the motherboard. laptop works fine with the ... Read review