Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-1 (178358-001) PC Desktop

Pros: Extremely easy to use, compact.
Cons: Somewhat limited, locked in to MSN and one printer option.

We have a terrific Dell computer at home, fully equipped with all the bells and whistles and a 19 inch monitor. So, why would I have been hunting for an alternative to this? Well, let's just say that the Dell is in use nearly around the clock and...

Pros: Simple to use, easier to set up, fast, nice design, great for your surfing needs.
Cons: Still searching for something to write here

An internet appliance? What are you talking about, hwz1? Can I buy it at Home Depot? No, really Compaq has come up with a new product that is basically an internet machine. In other words, the machine is easy to use even for those who are completely...

Pros: Great Screen and Wireless Keyboard
Cons: No Choice of ISP or Printer, Expensive Without MSN Rebate

How many people use their PCs solely as a gateway to the internet? I don’t know either but based on the number of internet "appliances” which seem to be coming to market the percentage must be pretty high. While there may be a need for something...

Pros: A low cost alternative to owning a PC.
Cons: Software limitations could leave the uneducated consumer very disappointed.

When my grandmother's Web-TV finally gave out on her last month, she attempted to convince me that she wanted a full-blown computer system just like I have. Considering that I spent half my weekends at her house for the past year showing her how to use...

Pros: easy to use
Cons: limited functions

There are allot of people in America who still do not own a PC. Either they cannot afford one or don't understand how to use it. However, with the Compaq Internet Appliance A-1, users can take advantage of an easy way to send e mail or surf the...

Pros: Convenient and easy setup and easy to use; comes equipped with lots of features
Cons: One Internet Provider and one printer

Without any doubt, you have a lot reasons to surprise your grandpa and grandma this holiday season. In fact, there is no reason for them to remain isolated from the rest of your family. Compaq makes it easier for you to bring them to ever-growing group...

Pros: Simplicity. Stability.
Cons: Can only choose one ISP and printer.

For many people, that answer is YES! Keep in mind this computer is targeted directly at a certain group of people. . . Know who they are?....
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Senior Citizens! More and more people are...

Pros: Easy set-up, Easy maintenance; great for your Mom; Update allows 3rd-party ISP
Cons: Requires Hotmail or MSN account; Too simplistic for power users; Doesn't support all media

I live in Arizona. My mom lives in Illinois, and yet she still turns to me for all of her technical support. What's a guy to do? Go out and buy her this device!

My mom had been given a computer, but all she ever used it for was e-mail and...

Pros: Internet Browser
Cons: Not Worth the Money

Being an employee of Radioshack, I have acquired some knowledge on a great deal of electronics. One of the products that we sell, the Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance, has generally been left alone, or to the side. Most people just want to buy a...

Pros: Free w/ 3 year service commitment. Can use broadband ISP. Simple interface.
Cons: Slow. Takes too long to boot. 3 year service commitment = $800.

The Compaq IA-1 Internet Appliance with MSN Companion is a good choice for someone who doesn't need to do heavy word processing or data storage but wants simple internet access without the need to install or upgrade software.

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Pros: Easy to use,Easy setup
Cons: Customer service,Quality of the product

I bought a Compaq Ipaq internet computer about a month ago. This is very easy to setup,there is just to cords (1)power cord,(2)phone line to plug in. Then your on the internet. The Compaq only uses MSN internet service as the provider. The computer is...

Pros: great for students, very affordable
Cons: too many extras need to be bought

The iPaq is designed to be used as an Internet access device. It has a built-in Ethernet card for connecting to a local-access network or a high-speed Internet connection such as DSL or cable (you'll need to get the appropriate modem separately). There's...

Pros: easy for beginners
Cons: makes you realize its limitations

I bought the Ipaq because the price was right, with the rebate from MSN. I'm not one to pay big bucks for something I know nothing about,like computers, but I wanted to find out what this internet was about. I didn't like the idea of going with MSN for...

Pros: Basically free w/rebates. Easy installation.
Cons: Not to many download sites.

Rather than buy the iPAQ 1A-1, I bought the iPAQ 1A-2. It is much faster then the A1-1A and much more easier to operate and install with the colorcoded and numbered instructions. If you really don'T need a P.C,than this is for you. You can view thousands...