Compaq Armada E500 (470027-663) PC Notebook

Pros: Speed, power, great construction
Cons: Keyboard and touchpad

Another computer product I don't actually own. But, how I wish I did. Our company has received a hefty shipment of these and I'm getting to use one for work (insert silly grin here). As a real lover of gadgets I was ecstatic at getting to use one for...

Pros: Speed, Size, Screen Size, Options
Cons: Hard drive could be bigger

The company I work for has provided me with a Compaq Armada E-500 to use when out of the office. The machine I have is loaded with just about every option. Including an Intel Mobile Pentium III 700mhz, 512 MB of ram (the max for this unit) a DVD player,...

Pros: Screen is clear, modular drives
Cons: Touch-pad is too sensitive

I recently acquired this notebook, and was expecting, after reading numerous other reviews of laptops, many problems. However, I was surprised to learn that it worked flawlessly from the get-go. The Armada E500 looked really good on paper, and Compaq...

Pros: Fast, Good Screen and Speakers, Good Design
Cons: Falling apart in my hands.

This computer was issued to me by my school. I'm leasing it at $600/yr for three years (mandatory from the school). Not only will I be reviewing what I think of this computer, but I will also mention what I have seen from other people. Please keep in...

Pros: solid name, good components
Cons: difficult to repair, troubleshoot

The Compaq Armada E500 is my particular corporation's high-end computer solution. This model and the M700 are the two that have passed muster for executive use. These machines are used extensively for both on the road use as well as desktop work in...

Pros: Love the speakers :)
Cons: In general a low-end product

I received this laptop from my school about two months ago. So far
I (and fellow students) have noticed some interesting things about it:

For one, the product itself is made of very cheap plastic (including the
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Pros: fast, stable, affordable
Cons: needs some upgrades after you buy it

The university I attend gave each person in my freshmen class one of these babies. I've never been more satisfied with any computer I've ever used.
Configuration
Ok, when i got it I wasn't too sure- Complaq loaded it up with a lot of...

Pros: Integrated LAN, modem, floppy AND CD/DVD. Feet for tilting.
Cons: Very bad keyboard, bad screen, bad design.

Only a big name manufacturer like Compaq could get away with making such a low quality product and sell it at such a high price. Comparing to similar products from HP, Toshiba, and even IBM, you do not get much for your money.

The Compaq E500...

Pros: Good only for the first hour
Cons: slow, buggy, touchy

A little about myself...I work in an I.T. Department. I do all the purchasing for 100 PC's, I do work with the telephone switch, and I do network administration work..

I've had nothing but problems with every Compaq computer I've run...

Pros: Light weight, slim, powerful
Cons: Slow startup and shutdown

The Armada E500 is a combination of both power and style. I go to a school that makes us buy this computer, and at first I was a little worried about it, because I could not get any information about it anywhere. But once I got used to the computer and...

Pros: Great features
Cons: Still not a desktop, best for standard windows use

I was required to lease my E500 as part of my school's (Milwaukee School of Engineering) technology program. I was a bit apprehensive that we would be getting a piece of junk, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has:
650 MHz PIII with...

Pros: Excellent performance, quite stable
Cons: No choice on OS, No reboot button, no choice to partition drive

This is by far the best Laptop I have seen in this price range.

Installation and configuration is easy. In fact it comes with Windows 95/98 loaded ready to be installed. The performance of the machine is very very good. The sound quality of...

Pros: Impressive video/screen.
Cons: Sensitive touch pad.

I'll start by saying that I didn't buy the Armada E500 - it is company property! One of the perks of working for a hi-tech company is that we get the toys we want. I'll admit that I didn't get to choose which laptop I get, but I can't complain.
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Pros: Touchpad,Compaq Intelligent manageabillity,excellent screen,DVD.
Cons: DVD player software not included.

Excellent solution for Cad and 3d animation software.
If upgrated to 256 Mb ram then is a powerfull tool for animations & presentations.
Verry good & resistant construction.
Excellent screen as quality and resistance.
The touchpad is...