Compaq Presario 5600

Compaq Presario 5600

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  • High quality PC

    Jun 02 '00
    Pros: high speed and ease of use
    Cons: modem died

    Summary: The Compaq Presario 5600 series personal computer is top of the line. We had just gotten married and were looking for a good computer that we could both use for work and school. We needed a PC with speed as well as all the ... read more

  • fine, but could be better

    Jul 15 '01
    Pros: faster web access, home networking
    Cons: 90 days on site service

    Summary: Part of the new Compaq Internet PC Series, the $2,549 (direct) Presario 5600s boasts several new and intriguing technologies, but the machine tested at PC Labs was without DVD player software, speakers, and printed documentation. Though Compaq says these ... read more

  • Not too bad...

    Oct 09 '00
    Pros: Good price, good speed, good built-in components
    Cons: Low ram

    Summary: I have the Presario 5610 and I have to tell you, I was pretty impressed at first. It was the first computer we had bought since '92 so we would be pretty much impressed with anything. However, the speed was good, and it had a built-in Zip drive that has ... read more

  • read this before buying compaq

    Sep 01 '00
    Pros: speed
    Cons: bad support for a bad product

    Summary: I had a compaq 5600 built to me specs. a year ago, thank goodness i took out there extended warranty,within 90 days of having it delivered. My nic went out, since i am on a network and use a cable modem, i needed this repaired. I came to ... read more

  • Nothin' but Problems

    Jul 03 '00
    Pros: hey-its a computer!
    Cons: bad customer service

    Summary: I do not recommend this computer at all. We have had nothing but problems with it since we bought it almost a year and six months ago. The first thing that we noticed was that it freezes up frequently, usually when you are in the middle of something ... read more

  • Built For You = don't expect it to work

    Jun 02 '00
    Pros: Got my money back eventually
    Cons: system failed completely as did tech support

    Summary: For the purposes of clarification let me state at the outset that the 5600s is(or for me was) a 'built for you' model. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this it is allegedly the opportunity for the consumer to configure the computer the way ... read more

  • Not a bad choice!

    Feb 16 '00
    Pros: Good value and Great Customer Support
    Cons: none!

    Summary: I purchased a compaq computer product b/c of the outstanding customer support my friend got from them. He had his lap top in his back pack. The zipper broke and his lap top fell. It cracked his display screen. As you may or may not know, they ... read more

  • Compaq Presario Series - Computers Made Easy

    Jan 16 '00
    Pros: Fast computer, amazing 3-D sound, digital imaging center, DVD-ROM, friendly customer service
    Cons: none

    Summary: Although my model is now a year out of date (5635), and is a Pentium II, I would highly recommend the Compaq Presario series to anyone looking to get a great deal on a new computer. The new computers now include a DVD-ROM which works like a CD-ROM, but ... read more

  • Not up to par

    Jan 12 '00
    Pros: Good support
    Cons: You need the support often

    Summary: This is my 3rd Compaq computer in 2 years. I always found it to perform very well, but don't even think about upgrading your computer. Compaq's don't seem to like change. I have tried adding memory upgrades, and found that they just don't do much. ... read more

  • Trouble with Compaq

    Dec 21 '99
    Pros: Fast enough
    Cons: a bit touchy when mixing software

    Summary: I was a ball afire tied to my 486 for sooo long.I had the need for speed 256 megs of ram on a 500 meg machine was the ticket I was after . It wasn't new so the bugs were worked out Right . The research was done for months and all fingers seemed to ... read more

  • Joe's Compaq

    Dec 10 '99
    Pros: Problem free
    Cons: None that come to mind

    Summary: I purchased this product as an upgrade from a Compaq computer that I already owned. I have owned this computer for approximately a year and a half. In all that time I have not had to contact Compaq for any reason. As a matter of fact, Compaq has a ... read more

  • Compaq 5600i

    Nov 01 '99
    Pros: Order all the options you want.
    Cons: Memory problems, garbled graphics

    Summary: I purchased a 5600i over the internet and was able to add the features I wanted which was great. I opted for the high end speakers which I still have not attached yet. I don't know where to put them. I have had major problems with this computer. It is ... read more

  • The best computers!

    Sep 21 '99
    Pros: The best computer
    Cons: none

    Summary: I have had computers since I was 7 years old and i've always used a compaq. They are reliable and easy to use, and the company provides great customer service. Compaq gives a great product at a reasonable price and allows people who want a computer to ... read more

  • A Machine for the Masses

    Sep 15 '99
    Pros: Newest Technology, Ease of Setup.
    Cons: Shorter Warranty, Too Much 'Newbie' Stuff for Power Users

    Summary: The Presario 5600 S that I purchased in June of 1999 came equipped for speed and necessity. The AMD K6III 450 processor (The Review Details didn't allow this option It is a K6III) rarely stumbles and operates quickly and efficiently. The system came ... read more

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