[OT] Compaq computer reputation question

[Ken Moffat]

C M Reinehr wrote:
> On Tue 25 May 2010 08:52:04 am Andrew Gould wrote:
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>> I'm looking for a new computer.  I was in Fry's yesterday, looking at
>> a Compaq that was on sale, when a salesperson recommended HP, saying
>> that Compaq was their lower end product and that computers with the HP
>> label had better components.  I remember Compaq computers as being
>> reliable, but that was long ago.
>>
>> Is anyone familiar with the current state of Compaq computers in terms
>> of quality/reliability?  I don't need all the fancy, new multimedia
>> stuff; but I would like good performance for data crunching (and
>> watching a DVD or two).
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andrew
>>     
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> I think it's safe to say that there really is no such thing as a Compaq 
> computer anymore. The Compaq that you remember is dead & gone. All that lives 
> on is the Compaq name on one or two lines of HP computers.
>
> cmr
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I do think the Compaq line is the lesser HP line. However, we have had a 
Compaq desktop in our office for over 2 years with no problems.