Compaq Presario 5340 (117743-004) PC Desktop

Pros: It isn't a Dell WebPc.fun and I purchased an extended warranty
Cons: it is slow, has limited memory, and broke down on me right before Christmas

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Pros: Minimal maintenance
Cons: Some freezing with certain software

Currently, I own three Compaqs and have never been disappointed with any one of the models. My first was purchased in 1994, the second in 1997 and just this past September, I bought the Presario 5340. So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed this computer as...

Pros: Good
Cons: Bad

No!! Don't buy this computer. It is not good. The speed of this computer is much lower than what the numbers say. In addition, it always freezes, and a lot more often than others of the same type. Contrary to popular belief, the CD-Rom installed isn't...

Pros: Cheap
Cons: Prone to failure

It pays good but I'm sorry to say that this machine is the winner. I do warranty work by contract for these computers and by far we do more repair work on this model than any other brand. (DELL, COMPAQ, GATEWAY, ETC) When the computer runs it does run...

Pros: Price, Support, Upgrade compatable
Cons: Lockups

I bought this computer in early September. My old one was a hinz 57. The upgrade was going to cost more than the new one. I thought this would be a nice upgrade. However I have had numerous lockups, blue screen errors, total crashes. To the point...

Pros: Great for novice computer users
Cons: Computer tends to be slow and always locks up

I have owned my Compaq Presario computer for 8 months now and have had a great time on it! Being a novice computer user it is a great beginners' computer but I have learned so much so fast and my computer cannot and will not keep up with me!

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Pros: GOOD FIRST TIME BUY COM.
Cons: CAN'T FIX THEIR OWN COM.

Well this my first computer and I like it but I think that its only for a first time buyer. It has everything that you want but its not that fast and if I was recommending it I wouldn't because of one reason. I ran into a problem with my computer not to...

Pros: Great for the price
Cons: too many pre-loaded startup programs

I got my Compaq in October of this year, for me it was a great deal FREE! It was a replacement computer for my Cannon which was always broke. The only main problem that I have had with this computer is they load it down with programs that run off your...

Pros: easy to setup , fast reliable
Cons: $36.00 for a printer cartridge

I needed a new computer , one that would get the job done and NOT break the bank . I admit the price swayed me . For under $825.00 I landed a Compaq Presario 5360 , with 56k modem ,450 MZ , 64 meg memory, and 10 MB hard drive ,MV520 Monitor, and a Compaq...

Pros: Easy to set up, easy to use, reliable
Cons: None

My first computer that I purchased was a Packard Bell and what a nightmare that was!! But that's another opinion!!

The second computer I purchased was a Compaq Presario, 4540. What a difference!! I now own a Compaq Presario, 5340...

Pros: great speed and efficiency with space for upgrades.
Cons: very small hard drive.

I bought this computer at a retail store in late august of 99'
I got it for a great deal. The package i got was just the base unit and the keyboard and mouse. I had an old monitor that was compatible. This computer runs superior to the old...

Pros: User friendly
Cons: May not be suitable for power users

After a year, I finally convinced my mom that she needed to get into the computer age. She was extremely nervous about purchasing a PC, so I did some research, and helped her pick out a computer. I went with the Compaq 5340 for it's ease of use.
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Pros: Internet capabilities, ease of use, price
Cons: None

We recently purchased our computer at Sears, choosing the Compaq Presario 5340 because of it's price and features. I previously owned a Hewitt Rand computer, and was unhappy with it because it would fail on me quite often. I would constantly have to...

Pros: Good all around computer
Cons: Could use a CD Writer

I bought a Compaq Presaro about 1 year ago and it has run perfectialy so perfectialy i have never had to call Compaq support (the bad part was I paid for the warranty). I'll start off by saying this is a very well rounded PC which can be used for gaming...

Pros: usability
Cons: none-yet

I've had my Compaq Presario 5340 for one month, and I'm already amazed at what I was able to put up with in my old computer. I cannot believe the simplicity, and ability of this computer. Considering the price and the pre-packaged software, plus the...