They make only cheap and low end (budget) laptops, and as for reliability there are mixed opinions about them. People generally aren't happy with HP, but Compaq is fine for what you pay for.
Compaq is now owned by HP, and make great computers that you can customize and make up to your standards. They have great customer support in my experience.
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Compaq is a subsidiary of HP
They make only cheap and low end (budget) laptops, and as for reliability there are mixed opinions about them. People generally aren't happy with HP, but Compaq is fine for what you pay for.
They used to be a very good brand back in the early 1990's -- however their equipment was very proprietary and therefore costly to upgrade.
These days they are owned by HP. I have a Compaq desktop and have not had any issues with it -- it also only cost me about $400 (excluding monitor).
I'd go to Compaq over Gateway, Acer, etc. Like most things, I'm sure their rating varies amongst users.
Yes It is good Brand
Compaq is now owned by HP, and make great computers that you can customize and make up to your standards. They have great customer support in my experience.
i3 2310M i5 2410 w/ intel HD 3000 graphics, or the new A-Series Llanno
Laptop guide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5QdtEy-qao
as good or better then most other brands