Rated 
Originally i have been an anti-Compaq consumer. i' ...
Excellent reliability! Solid, well-designed, and stylish construction. Excellent battery life even when using the ROM's for gaming. Brilliant UXGA display and crisp sound.
After running the DVD-ROM for a considerable amount of time, the unit can be warm. Especially when charging. Regardless, i felt it was nothing to complain about.
Posted Apr 10, 2002 - Originally i have been an anti-Compaq consumer. i've long questioned their desktop machines and never really considered their laptops. Upon comparison to other laptop machines, i found the Presario 2700 series to be a gem. Compared to the Dell machines, the Presario's construction is unbeatable. A solid keyboard and actually *appealing* case blow the Dell away. i really appreciated the fact that Compaq doesn't load up their machines with programs you'll never use rather they send the CD's and you can load them at your descreation. In the 4 months that i've had my Presario, i have had not a single error or lock-up and have never had a problem with any of the physical aspects of the unit. The 'Future' bay is extremely easy to use and the battery can easily be swapped beneath. My model incorporates the UXGA screen which is amazingly vivid. As far as hardware, i've had zero problems. The 32mb video card is great for gaming which is a priority for myself as well as the RAM, which can be upgraded to 512mb, that is necessary for driving programs such as Adobe's web suite software. In the end, i would recommend this unit or any Compaq to anyone who is considering the purchase of a notebook. Though this unit is not designed for those who require a 3lb travel machine, it is perfect for anyone who simply wants a fast, reliable machine that is of solid construction...all for a price that kills any comporable machine.
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