PC Troubles? Sep 16, 2009
A: As far back as the 1970s before Compaq swallowed up Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and Hewlett-Packard swallowed up Compaq the conventional wisdom among computer professionals was: Never install an even-numbered version. By definition, the dot-zero release of any operating system is even-numbered. (Fox News)
Use Ike's Test: Is It Good For America? Sep 16, 2009
When Rod Canion co-founded Compaq Computer in 1982, he asked himself a simple question: Why does this company exist. The thoughtful approach was different for Canion. (Investors Business Daily)
Who is sending mysterious laptops to governors? Sep 3, 2009
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin received four Compaq computers in Hewlett-Packard boxes on Aug. 5, according to a report in the. His office turned the computers over to the West Virginia State Police, who are also involved in the investigation, according to the report. (FCW.com)
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$63 Compaq Laptop Battery 1 Yr Warranty. 30 Day Money back. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
"Cash for Clunkers" Rewards Businesses for Trading in Used Servers Aug 30, 2009
Great deals on used and refurbished Compaq Proliant, Dell PowerEdge, HP Netserver and IBM Netfinity servers. Read this Personal Service's reviews Personal Services. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
States saying 'No thanks' to mystery laptops Aug 30, 2009
The laptops were made by Hewlett-Packard or came from its Compaq brand. The world's leading PC maker said it told law enforcement that it intercepted and turned around similar deliveries ordered for six additional states. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
3 Inside Apple's Incredible Power Grab Aug 27, 2009
But because IBM targeted business, and "IBM clones" like Compaq also targeted business, all the business software was written for DOS. As the PC industry grew, and went graphical with Windows, the business software market went along with Microsoft's successive operating systems because they were all backward compatible with DOS.. Microsoft got everyone in the industry dancing to its tune -- the chip makers, OEMs, application developers and others. (Datamation)
Ingenious way to provide private equity funding Aug 22, 2009
Companies like Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Compaq and Apple in the United States were funded by venture capitalist in their early years. William Du says most entrepreneurs face difficulties in financing at the early stage due to lack of track record and resources. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Index: Apple beats HP, Dell in customer satisfaction Aug 19, 2009
The recession has shifted demand towards lower-priced PCs and Hewlett-Packard is taking advantage by rolling out more of its less expensive Compaq models, said the survey. Recent sales are up and HP s share value has more than doubled relative to market since the beginning of the year. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Carly Fiorina Taking on Boxer in Calif. Senate Bid Aug 19, 2009
She led HP's $24 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp. She was pushed out in 2005 after the computer and printer maker's stock sank 56 percent on her watch ... In a short biography released along with her announcement Tuesday, the HP's Fiorina-led merger with Compaq is described as "the most successful merger in high-tech history." ... In 2007, HP cracked $100 billion in annual sales for the first time, an achievement some credit in part to the Compaq acquisition. (Newsmax)
Cheap computers, please Aug 19, 2009
Compaq's score of 74 represented an increase of 5 ... The brands whose rankings saw the most improvement were Compaq and Gateway ... In the 2009 rankings for PC makers, which are set to be released Tuesday, the brands whose rankings saw the most improvement were Compaq and Gateway. (CNN)
Fiorina takes step toward Senate bid Aug 19, 2009
She led HP's $24 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp. despite bitter resistance from descendants of HP's founders. She was pushed out in 2005 after the computer and printer maker's stock sank 56 percent on her watch. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Survey: Students pick netbooks over Macs Aug 18, 2009
to make a $298 Compaq Presario," Jaim said. "Best Buy introduced the Next ClassTM laptop line. " The study was conducted internally from a random sampling of Retrevo s 4 million monthly visitors, the company said. Meanwhile, speculation has swirled around an expected Cupertino-based tablet computer that may be like a large iTouch and cost about $600. Gene Munster, a Piper Jaffrey senior research analyst, said he believes Apple's tablet would compete well in the netbook category "even though it... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
eMachines' $400 Easel Aug 14, 2009
6-inch laptops with the same DVD burner, same-size hard drive, and same 1,366 by 768 screen resolution as the EZ1601, for the same $400 each -- a Compaq with a single-core Celeron CPU and 3GB of RAM and a Dell with a dual-core Pentium and 2GB. Either should give a more satisfying computing experience with the bonus of portability. And the eMachines. (HardwareCentral)
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She also signed up for the grand prize Compaq laptop computer drawing. I came at 12:30 p.m. and did all the registration, Stansbury said. (New Iberia, LA)
DirecTV: Sunday Ticket Isn't Actually 'Free' With Verizon DSL Bundles Aug 1, 2009
In addition to the football package, Verizon is proffering 12 months free access to Showtime, plus either a Compaq Mini netbook or a Flip Ultra camcorder, to new DSL customers who take the 3- or 7. 1-Mbps tiers, DirecTV and phone service. (Multichannel News)
Wal-Mart Everyday Low Laptops Lure Buyers to Profitable Hard-Drives, Cases Jul 31, 2009
Staples, the largest office-supplies retailer, boosted its portable computer selection by 50 percent, while Wal-Mart, the worlds largest retailer, is selling out of a $298 Compaq Presario model in some stores ... It began carrying a $298 Compaq Presario laptop from with 3 gigabytes of memory on July 26, and some stores have already sold out, OBrien said. (Bloomberg)
Verizon's New DSL Game Plan: Free NFL Sunday Ticket Jul 30, 2009
88) as well as a Compaq Mini netbook (valued at $299. 99) or a Flip Ultra camcorder (valued at $149. (Multichannel News)
Is That a Netbook or a Notebook? Jul 27, 2009
It has remodeled a third of its stores to provide better computer sections and beginning this Sunday, July 26, it will offer the HP Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM notebook for just $298, about half its usual price. Quantities are limited and when the laptops run out, the deal ends. (HardwareCentral)
Best Buy Is Testing Mobile-Phone Contract Model for Laptop Sales, CEO Says Jul 25, 2009
For example, last month it offered the Compaq Mini for 99 cents with a two-year contract. The current test involves better-equipped laptop computers. (Bloomberg -- US)
Free Windows 7 Upgrade May Not Reach $298 Laptop Buyers Jul 25, 2009
The laptop -- a Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM -- has attracted attention because of its low promotional price and generous features, which include a large screen, fast processor and Windows Vista Home Basic OS.. But according to HP's documents, users will not be able to upgrade the Vista Home Basic OS to Microsoft's Windows 7. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Wal-Mart Counting on Sales of Cheap Laptops Jul 25, 2009
A new HP Compaq Presario will retail for under $300 as the retail giant looks to cash in on discount shopping ... Starting this Sunday, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) will begin selling an exclusive Compaq Presario notebook computer that it developed in partnership with Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) for $298 ... Wal-Mart said the Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) offering was a popular one, and it expects a similar response for the Compaq Presario that goes on sale July 26. (SmallBusinessComputing)
U.S. back-to-school; Wal-Mart woos laptop shoppers Jul 23, 2009
Starting this Sunday, Wal-Mart will begin selling an exclusive Compaq Presario notebook computer that it developed in partnership with Hewlett-Packard Co for 298 ... Wal-Mart said the Dell offering was a popular one, and it expects a similar response for the Compaq Presario that goes on sale July 26. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
TuneUp Utilities 2009 gives you a window on Windows Jul 22, 2009
Trying to squeeze a few more months of service out of my dying Compaq Presario laptop has become a recurring theme for me. I realize what Im searching for is a kind of laptop version of Geritol, the elixir Lawrence Welk hawked on his show in the 1960s. (FCW.com)
Looking back at Arizona's economic data Jul 19, 2009
Remember the year: 1997: Bulky Compaq personal computers were the laptops of the day. DVD players were introduced for about $700; a DVD cost from $20 to $30. (AZCentral -- Business)
Read the story Jul 12, 2009
15 years ago my employer was a Compaq dealer - and today, most of the service work we do is on HP computers that were bought direct off the HP website by their owners. This partnership with Ebay is stupid, it's just Ebay angling to become another dealer. (CBS News -- Evening News)
3 Proudly We Fail: 25 Dead Tech Products Jul 11, 2009
They had a killer directory services component (called StreetTalk) way before Active Directory was even though of at Microsoft, and built their own server hardware for many years until Compaq and others convinced them to become a strictly software company. They also trained Jim Allchin, who moved to Microsoft to work on Windows NT in 1990 (and ironically that product hastened Banyan's demise). (Datamation)
Chipmakers' Claims Of Long Battery Life Pass The Sniff Test? Jul 1, 2009
A recent Best Buy () print ad states that a Hewlett-Packard () Compaq notebook computer with Intel Celeron processor gets up to 2 hours, 45 minutes of battery life on a charge, while a Toshiba with an AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile processor gets up to 2 hours and 2 minutes. The ad states that the battery life was tested using MobileMark 2007. (Investors Business Daily)
HP to roll out customised products Jun 26, 2009
HP India currently has four sub-brands for its notebook portfolio Compaq (targeted at first time users), EliteBook (for enterprise segment), Pavilion (multimedia and consumer) and the recently launched ProBook (for SMB and professionals). The companys micro-segmented products are 00004000 likely to come up under these sub-brands. (India Times)
Verizon Boosts Broadband, Bows Local Channels In New York Jun 23, 2009
Also Monday, Verizon announced customer-acquisition promotions through August 15 offering qualifying new subscribers a free Hewlett-Packard Compaq Mini netbook (valued at $299) or Cisco Flip Ultra camcorder (valued at $150). New customers who sign up for a triple bundle that consists of FiOS Internet with a connection speed of 25/15 Mbps or higher, FiOS TV Extreme HD service and FiOS Essentials voice service will receive their choice of a free Compaq Mini netbook or a Flip Ultra ... connection... (Multichannel News)
FiOS TV Tees Up N.Y.-Area News Jun 21, 2009
s Karl Bode reports that this looks to be a reference to a promo offering a free Compaq netbook for signing up for FiOS TV and new FiOS Internet tiers of 15/5 Mbps (downstream/upstream), 25/15 and 35/20. Posted by on June 20, 2009 | Industries. (Multichannel News)
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Do you think he wants to be installed on your crappy Compaq Presario. By doing so, you pissed him off royally, Bonnie. (IGN PS2)
HP to cut 700 jobs in Scotland Jun 2, 2009
Palo Alto-based HP (NYSE: HPQ) picked up the server and storage device plant in 2002 when it bought Compaq. News reports in the United Kingdom said HP is moving the assembly work from this area, in Erskine and Renfrewshire, west of Glasgow, to the Czech Republic, where costs are cheaper. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Blog: Fears Over RAM, Mac Parental Controls May 19, 2009
I knew that her shiny new HP Compaq laptop, running the memory-sucking Vista, should've been more souped up when we bought it 6 months ago at Best Buy. But it was on sale, and I didn't think it would be this slow. (IntranetJournal)
HP recalls notebook-computer batteries May 17, 2009
is voluntarily recalling lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers because of fire hazard, the announced ... Sold at computer and electronics stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008, the HP and Compaq notebook computer models that potentially contain a recalled battery include: HP Pavilion (models dv2000, dv2500, dv2700, dv6000, dv6500, dv6700, dv9000, dv9500 and dv9700); Compaq Presario (models A900, C700, F700, V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
HP recalls 70,000 laptop batteries May 16, 2009
It said the lithium-ion batteries being recalled were used in HP and Compaq notebook computers sold between August 2007 and March 2008 and were made in China. The CPSC provided a list of the computer models using the batteries on its website CPSC.gov. It said HP was providing free replacement batteries. (India Times, India)
Analysis of companies internal and external environment vital May 15, 2009
Dells success, as a newcomer, in building its business against HP, Compaq and IBM was the result of an apparent weakness. They had strong dealer networks traditionally regarded as an insuperable barrier to entry for a newcomer like Dell, with none. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Recall highlights May 15, 2009
Product: About 70,000 lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers, manufactured in China and imported by Hewlett-Packard Co. of Palo Alto, Calif. Problem: The batteries can overheat, posing a burn or fire risk. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
HP Notebook Computer Batteries May 15, 2009
Name of Product: Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers ... Description: The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. (W-USA News, DC)
Elderly Ubuntu User Says Books Far Better than Forums May 13, 2009
I ran a couple of the live CD s, which showed me an interesting new desktop, but of course they ran VERY slowly on my little old Compaq. I also looked into some of the Help forums, but the endless accounts of unexpected crash and burn from people who seemed to know computers far better than I totally discouraged any notion I might have had of dual booting Linux with Windows on my only computer. (Datamation)
3 arrested for pawn shop robbery (12) May 10, 2009
Drope said he recovered a Compaq Presario laptop computer submerged in water in a ditch. He said the laptop computer, worth 600, was ruined. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
HP unveils ProBook laptop line Apr 28, 2009
The ProBook replaces the HP Compaq line, although the Compaq name will continue to be used as a master brand name in other PCs. The ProBook offers users a number of new features, including an optional Linux-based operating system pre-installed -- Novell Inc's SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 -- for those seeking an alternative to the dominant Microsoft Corp Windows platform. (India Times)
Former HP, Compaq counsel joins Trilliant Apr 11, 2009
Otero was also involved in negotiating the naming rights for the Compaq Center at San Jose (now HP Pavilion) as well as the sponsorship arrangement with the San Jose Sharks on behalf of Compaq. From 1991 through 1998, he was in private practice in Colorado and California. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
MACH Appoints Dea-Anne D'Amico as Vice President Global Human Resources Apr 2, 2009
With 20 years experience in Human Resources and Communications focused on Organizational Effectiveness, Ms D'Amico has served in international leadership roles with The Walt Disney Company, Compaq (HP), Serono, AT&T, The World Economic Forum and ST Microelectronics. Ms D'Amico was a key catalyst in Compaq's growth strategy that took the organization from fifth to first in the market, growing exponentially, and included the integration of both Tandem and Digital across 35 countries ... Before... (PR Newswire)
Analysis: What an IBM-Sun merger would mean Mar 19, 2009
If it goes ahead, an IBM/Sun combination will be the biggest consolidation step in computing since Hewlett-Packard bought Compaq and the cultural dissonance will be every bit as bad. Big Blue is legendary for its conservatism while Sun has long been the industry maverick. (EETimes)
Sun-IBM merger talk spurs worries about Mass. jobs Mar 19, 2009
That's what happened when Compaq Corp. bought Digital Equipment Corp., and when Inc. later purchased Compaq, in an earlier wave of technology deals. "Unfortunately, we're an increasingly minor outpost for both organizations [IBM and Sun]," said Tom Davenport, professor of information technology and management at Babson College in Wellesley. (Boston Globe)
Santa Clara or Fremont may get Tesla HQ Mar 13, 2009
The 30-acre site was once used by Xerox Corp. to make typewriters, then occupied by Tandem Corp., which was bought by Compaq Corp., which in turn was acquired by HP.. If the deciding factor is cost, Fremont might have an edge. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Housebreak investigated Mar 11, 2009
The owners reported to Officer John Ouellette that they discovered a Samsung Plasma TV and Compaq computer missing from their home. A dining room window was found ajar, and the snow on the bulkhead under the window appeared to have been disturbed, Jenkins said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Auditude Raises $10.5 Million From Redpoint Ventures and Greylock Partners Mar 11, 2009
Moore joins existing board members James Slavet of Greylock Partners, Owen Van Natta, CEO of Playlist and former COO of Facebook; David Moore, Vice Chair of IAB and Chairman and CEO, 24/7 Real Media, Inc.; and Rod Canion, founder and former CEO of Compaq. "Auditude exhibits many of the market-disrupting qualities we look for in potential industry leaders," said Chris Moore, Partner with Redpoint Ventures. (PR Newswire)
DivX Announces Appointment of New Board Member Mar 10, 2009
Repeatedly named by Time magazine as one of the top 25 people shaping a Digital Europe, Mr. Vieux has been elected to the Board of Directors of ten public companies, including Tandem Computers (until the company's merger with Compaq), Computer Associates, Commerce One, BVRP, and Check Point Software. He was a special advisor to the French Minister of Finance, Industry and Economics from 1991 until 1993, and served as president of the French Republic's Infotech Commission between 1997 and 1999. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Business Buzz Mar 5, 2009
Markoff is a 19-year veteran of Compaq Computer Corporation/Digital Equipment Corporation and adjunct professor at Bentley University s graduate and undergraduate business schools. She will be in charge of developing the Graber portfolio of services for small and mid-sized businesses as well as for banks. (Burlington Union, MA)
Former HP leader Carly Fiorina diagnosed with cancer Mar 4, 2009
Her biggest achievement at HP pushing through the hugely controversial $24 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer, a deal bitterly opposed by descendants of HP's founders was a source of strife at the time ... The Compaq acquisition helped HP regain the title of world's biggest personal-computer seller, a position it still holds today. (USA Today)
Carly Fiorina undergoes breast-cancer surgery Mar 4, 2009
She guided a merger with computer rival Compaq but resigned after the company had lowered earnings and underwent layoffs. She currently works at Carly Fiorina Enterprises, a Bay Area nonprofit foundation. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Brenham Police Department Mar 3, 2009
The occupant, Erica Johnson, told Tejeda that someone apparently forced open the door to her apartment and stole a desktop model Compaq SR 5000 computer and a Compaq flat-screen monitor as well, both with a total value of about 575. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
I want a laptop that can last at least 3 hours without a re-charge? Mar 2, 2009
I want a laptop that can last at least 3 hours without a re-charge. The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Huffcutt's path takes him to CVTC as vice president Mar 1, 2009
But Huffcutt felt it was time to do something else, so he took a job in human resources at Compaq Computer in Houston. Compaq was an independent company until being bought up by Hewlett-Packard in 2002. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Can Microsoft retail succeed where others have failed? Feb 24, 2009
What's more, you were limited to IBM products when snazzier stuff was sold by competing clone makers like Compaq or AST Research. The stores lost hundreds of millions of dollars and IBM cut its losses in 1986 when it sold its leases to Nynex, which was one of the seven regional Bell operating companies. (ZDNet Asia)
I hate Vista and want to go back to XP Feb 24, 2009
Did the same thing to my Dell laptop, plus a friend's Compaq laptop, and both run much better (ironically, of course, that meant I paid even more money to Microsoft to be rid of the abominable Vista, but it was worth it). Do make sure that the native SATA support in the BIOS is switched off (otherwise XP setup won't detect your C:\ drive). (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Yahoo HotJobs Senior Editor Tom Musbach to Appear on 'Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly' February 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET Feb 19, 2009
Previous guests of the show have included CNBC "Mad Money" Host Jim Cramer, U.S. Senator and Presidential Candidate John McCain, former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt, Enterprise Products CEO Dan Duncan, Celgene's CEO John Jackson, Landry's CEO Tilman Fertitta, Mario Gabelli, former Compaq CEO Eckard Pfeiffer, Money Manager Louis Navellier, and many others. Natural Nutrition, Inc. (OTCBB: - ; ) and InterACTIVE Nutrition International, Inc. are the lead sponsors of the Corporate Strategies Radio... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Orange in HP deal Feb 17, 2009
The latest Compaq Mini 700 will be available to British customers as part of a mobile broadband contract for 30 per month. . (BCS)
E-mail pals see their hometowns in close-up Feb 12, 2009
The resolution described the Compaq EM desktop units as excess, damaged, technically outdated, incompatible with current systems or not energy efficient due to age. Board member Tina Dombroski asked whether any of these computers are in good enough condition to give to students whose families are unable to afford computers. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
A green twist on high-performance computing Feb 10, 2009
Also among its top executives is co-founder and chief architect Jud Leonard, who previously co-founded Agile Systems and TLW. Both Leonard and Reilly worked at Digital Equipment Corp., while Reilly is also a veteran of Compaq and Intel. SiCortex shipped its first beta machine in July 2007 and went into production early in 2008. (InfoWorld)
Top 5 Linux Migration Tips For Small Offices Feb 8, 2009
Sound/audio: I have only encountered this issue once on a really old Compaq laptop. So it should be said that while not having your notebook's sound card detected is possible, it is not likely to happen in most cases. (IntranetJournal)
Buy a computer on a budget Feb 8, 2009
The Compaq Presario CQ60 costs about $450. It features Vista Home Basic and a Sempron processor. (USA Today -- Tech)
The Samsung NC20 Netbook Now Available At A Premium Feb 7, 2009
Last year, HP chose to go VIA's way with the Mini Note 2133 only to adopt Intel with the new Compaq Mini 700 and the brand new Mininote 1000. In what appears to be a definite step towards a more traditional format, the NC20 boosts a normal size, netbook style keyboard, a far cry from the cramped keys of the early Asus EEE PC series; this partly explains why the netbook weighs a whopping 1. (ITProPortal)
