Compaq Presario 1200 Notebook (700-MHz Pentium III, 64 MB RAM, 6 GB hard drive)Platform: Windows Me
Brand: Compaq
Binding: Personal Computers
Decent laptop [Posted on 2004-01-08]
My processor in my Compaq Presario 1200 is actually a Celeron 700... I've had this laptop now for about 3 years, and I am considering upgrading because I really want a CD-RW. But this little computer has given me 3 years of great use. I only give it 4 stars though because I've had to replace the hard drive and the battery, and I was not too happy with the original software configuration. I don't know why they partitioned the hard drive the way they chose to because it really does not make much sense in terms of backups. I prefer to backup on media that is complete separate from my HD. I've since installed XP on it and repartioned the drive so that it's all in one piece, so to speak, and I've been happy.
It knows how to handle itself [Posted on 2004-06-05]
I have a Presario 1202 and it's been working a charm for me. I have 800MHz, 128MB RAM (with 320MB maximum), 10 GB hard drive running Windows 2000 Professional. I have to say that this laptop has been working wonders for me. I haven't had one single problem with this machine and it has been very efficiant and fast. My system has been stable, my hardware has functioned 110% my only problem with Compaq is their online chat support. I aksed them general questions about how to use my machine to its "best" and their chat window kept showing the start of the conversation with no way to scroll to the last said message. It begins to make me wonder if they can't fix their own online chat support window, how will they fix a laptop if it fails? However, despite this minor issue with Their website, I have had nothing but good help from them. A particular consultant was first to give me a BIOS update for best performance. I have not had my system crash once yet, as I said. All functions work perfectly and the system has some intelligent speed system on it. I'm not sure what US models are like but I am told by the US Compaq/Hewlett-Packard supprt people that they can differ. If you're in Australia, I'd feel very, VERY safe in buying this product. Value for money with quality to boot. For those having SOFTWARE related problems, quit blaming the HARDWARE. Just because you can't control a mouse properly, or fumble with buttons or can't configure your programs properly, that is YOUR fault, not Compaq's. I think they've done an excellent job and some people just need to set things up instead of thinking all is well.
A nice little computer [Posted on 2005-01-15]
I'm not a computer aficianato or anything, but I was surprised to see so many negative reviews of this computer.
I love the keyboard. I have small hands, and I don't like having to pushdown too hard on keys, and this keyboard is ideal for me.
The audio is great (I use my computer in lieu of my cd player now). Although, I do load most of the music onto my computer instead of playing it direct from the cd because the disk drive is very noisy.
The mouse pad does tend to get hit durring word processing, therefore the cursor can end up in weird places, but you can avoid this problem by pushing the cursor/arrow off to the side of the screen while typing.
I've had this computer for 4 years now; it was a gift upon graduation from high school and I've used it a whole lot during college. It has never crashed on me and has been terrific for this entire time. The design is both ergodynamic and attractive. My dad bought a more expensive HP laptop at the same time that he bought my Presario, and I have hands down preferred my over the years: no annoying blue knob in the middle of the keyboard, and the HP actually lacks the PgDn and PgUp keys that I find ever so useful. Important keys are in accesible places. The design is simple, but utilitarian.
I use my Presario primarily for Word Processing, Internet Access, AOL IM and Windows Media Player.
I'm happy with it [Posted on 2005-05-06]
Five stars because that's how well it has behaved over these 4 years or so. Of course, if you compare it to more modern computers it would score considerably less, but that's why it is no longer on sale here.
Never a problem, only human error. I should have learnt more about battery life before mine gave up the ghost after just a year. I should not have spilt coffee over the keyboard a few months ago. But let me tell you this is the sturdiest unit I have used and it has served me well.
I'll be sorry to see it go when I upgrade this year, or next.
For the record, mine has Celeron and has had no permanent compatibility problems with any hardware that can be used with Windows 98.
Efficient, easy to use laptop. [Posted on 2005-05-12]
This is the Mellenium edition of the Compaq Presario. I use it at home, and children use it for homework and research.
I have found it easy to use. No problems in all the time I've had it. Even tho' I don't have DSL or cable, it works pretty fast.
I highly recommed this for everyday use. Probably not what a business needs.
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