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Quality No Longer A Concern At Compaq
by ClaireKS | Jan 31 '01
Compaq has lost all sense of quality and integrity. Skip it and keep on looking.

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I wish I had read your review before buying a Compaq laptop... (Reply to this comment)
by infoispower
Luckily I was able to return mine and worked off my anger by writing my lengthy epinion of this (IMO) disreputable company. Thanks for validating my opinion of Comcrap!
Mar 11 '01
9:15 pm PST

Re: Just like you said, (Reply to this comment)
by ClaireKS
Smart move!! You saved yourself a lot of frustration!

Thanks for commenting!
-Smiles From Claire
Mar 04 '01
10:14 pm PST

Just like you said, (Reply to this comment)
by sweaver
when I got a laptop, I went to a local guy and got one custom-built with what I wanted. I shelled out some bucks to get everything I wanted, but I also can drive right over there if it breaks.
Feb 18 '01
10:44 am PST

Re: my sentiments (and experience) exactly (Reply to this comment)
by ClaireKS
Well said, Jonathan!

Can we all just forward our opinions directly to Compaq? (Grin grin)
Feb 12 '01
7:35 pm PST

my sentiments (and experience) exactly (Reply to this comment)
by jkkelley
I remember, back in the late 1980s, they used to stand for quality. Now the only thing that sets them apart, besides lousiness of components, is the proprietary nature of their setups that makes it difficult or impossible to replace failed parts without forking over big time. Thanks for helping spread the word about a company that has decided consumers no longer matter.

jkkelley
Feb 12 '01
5:11 pm PST

Re: Claire's not the only Kansan expat who dislikes them (Reply to this comment)
by ClaireKS
:-)) I've never lived in Kansas, but many people infer that from my screen name! (The "KS" in my screen name stands for the initials of my middle and last names.)

And so the list of unhappy Compaq owners continues to grow. I suppose the only way to tell Compaq how disgusted we are is not to purchase their machines. Spread the word; let others know, so that they might avoid a costly mistake.
Feb 02 '01
8:41 am PST

Claire's not the only Kansan expat who dislikes them (Reply to this comment)
by jkkelley
Claire, everything I've seen bears out what you are saying about Compaq. It's only worth buying if the choice is between Compaq or an E-machine.
Feb 01 '01
5:08 pm PST

Re: This must explain my problems (Reply to this comment)
by ClaireKS
You are just one of thousands who are completely disgusted with their Compaq machines...and yes, I wonder as well how they manage to stay in business. But then again, think about all the unsuspecting souls still out there who have no idea that they are about to purchase a piece of junk that will give them continual problems! It will be those people that Compaq will continue to benefit from!

Thanks so much for your comment!
Jan 31 '01
11:43 am PST

This must explain my problems (Reply to this comment)
by momofchris
I can't even imagine how they can possibly stay in business. We had major problems some months back and it has been a big nightmare. I wish your friend lots of luck!

Janice
Jan 31 '01
10:49 am PST