Compaq Presario 1685 (112199-003) PC Notebook

Pros: I wouldn't know-- it's been in repairs for the majority of the time I've had it.
Cons: Does not display graphics, CONSTANTLY breaks.

The Compaq Presario 1685 is in two words-- a NIGHTMARE. Before purchasing one of these treacherous machines, read my article and the HELL I've been through with my 8-month-old Compaq.

I received my laptop as a birthday present from my husband...

Pros: Its many features
Cons: not any particular

I purchased this laptop recently and have found it to be superior to its competitors for the price range! This laptop is chocked full of features and goodies. The Compaq Presario 1685 is an outstanding model. I took my time shopping around looking for...

Pros: Everything!
Cons: Nothing!

This computer was a gift from my parents for a birthday, and it is the best gift I could have gotten. I can honestly say that I would be nowhere without it. The system is easy to use, and it came ready with features and programs that I use regularly...

Pros: Moderate price, nice features
Cons: Probably not powerful enough for hardcore gamers

I like Compaq computers. This is my second one, and the thing I like best is that they are dependable, and I can get one with all the power I need for a fair price. My first one was a Presario 486 something or other (it's in the basement right now, but...

Pros: cheap
Cons: after a few hours on the comp runs slow

This is definately a good buy. Its just about as cheap as a desktop of its caliber ($1999). It has a fast amd k-6 380 proccesor, and 64 megs or ram. It has a 4 gig hard drive, but only 2.7 gigs of it is usable, 1.3 is used for the system software....

Pros: DVD ROM, 3DNOW, 4GIG, 64M RAM
Cons: None so far!

I purchased my Compaq Presario about 6 months ago. Ever since, I can not keep my hands off this computer!!! I cary it around in a briefcase and use it for class notes, music, games, and everything internet. It so completely replaced my desktop that I'll...

Pros: DVD, 64meg mem, AMD380
Cons: Speaker location, small hard drive

I bought my 1685 specificaly to bring with me when I travel. I was looking for something fast, yet affordable. When I first bought it, the Cmos had dumped so I had to call Tech support to get a bit of help. Compaq's tech support as GREAT. They talked me...

Pros: Speed; Graphics
Cons: DVD; hard drive;

Well, i purchased the Compaq Presario 1685 a couple of months ago at the price of $1400 which was very cheap,after selling my other Compaq Presario 1640. This little laptop is great. I use this little machine everywhere. it also has a DVD, which is...

Pros: Stable Machine
Cons: Slowwwwwww

A good laptop. I got it on EBay in 1999 for about $865 and then put a 18G hard drive and added 128MB ...

Pros: Very Stable with a nice sleek look
Cons: Tends to get pretty warm and more RAM would help on performance.

I use to be a Tech at a major Retail Store and i have seen alot of compaq horror machines. I must admit however that Compaq Notebooks are much much much better than their Desktop units.

The unit is very stable and I have never had any problems...

Pros: Light Easy to use.
Cons: Needs More Ram But a Great overall machine.

I have been looking for an inexpensive laptop that would also allow me to use my dvd's when I travel. I purchased this machine used for under $1000.00 and have found it to be a wise investment.

It has a very rich sounding JBL Audio System, and...

Pros: great sound
Cons: customer service isn't very good

For the first month of owning my Compaq Presario 1675 Laptop, I loved it! It was quick, stylish, very convenient, and the sound on it was wonderful!
After the first month I began having problems with the charging unit. It was heating up...

Pros: Lots of features for a good price!
Cons: Keyboard

I bought the Compaq Presario 1685 about two months ago and have not had any problems so far. Video quality is pretty good and the 64MB of RAM that come preloaded are sufficient for almost any application. Processor speed is also quite good, although I...

Pros: none
Cons: compaq proprietary system, rude tech support, no escallation procedure for complaints

These people are ridiculous, I sent in my laptop six times for a fan replacement, it was gone two weeks the first time, one week the second time, a month and a half the third time, and when I got it back the third time the fan was finally fixed but they...

Pros: nice affordable laptop with room to play. good sound and dvd w/ tft fairly cheap
Cons: amd k6 limited

You can find this little treasue for fairly cheap these days, mine was 724 at office max. The nice thing is the ease of upgradeablity. it comes with a k6-2 380, which can easily be replaced with a faster chip, i opted for k6-2+ 475, under 50 bucks, and...