Compaq Presario 2701US Laptop (1-GHz Pentium III, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive)

by Compaq

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 11 x 1.6 inches ; 7.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005QERW
• Item model number: 470020-367
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 11, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com

As a notebook for business or entertainment, Compaq's Presario 2701US offers a combination of solid features and price that is tough to beat. It boasts a 1 GHz Pentium III processor, 512 MB of RAM, a 15-inch, active-matrix flat-panel screen, and both an 8x (write) CD-RW and 8x DVD-ROM drive. Also included are a 30 GB hard disk, a 56K modem, and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet NIC. To round out this Presario's versatile package, Compaq has pre-installed Windows XP, Microsoft's new operating system that combines the stability of Windows 2000 with better support for peripherals and games.

Product Description

Compaq Presario 2701US Notebook (1-GHz Pentium III, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultra Cool Laptop!, November 19, 2001

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"krishowitt" (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Compaq Presario 2701US Laptop (1-GHz Pentium III, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive) (Personal Computers)

Contrary to one of the previous reviews, this laptop DOES come with both an image restore cd AND an application/drivers cd as well. I'm using it as I type this review! I have also replaced the XP Home edition with XP Pro. No problems with the Home Edition of XP but I need Pro for business purposes. THIS IS A GREAT LAPTOP! I used to own an IBM Thinkpad which I adored because of it's reliability and sleek performance. (May it rest it peace...) The Presario 2701 smokes it speed wise and has proven to be very reliable in the field. The PIII Chip performs expectedly fast and the 512 MB of RAM gives it plenty of room to work with. The Toshiba CD-R has buffer underrun protection which came as a wonderful surprise. No more burning CD Coasters! Most laptops I checked out didn't have this benefit. The dual-optical bays allow for a DVD-ROM drive so I never have to switch CDs! I get looks of amazement when people see CD trays pop from both sides of the laptop. The big screen is a godsend and is crystal clear at 1400x1050, especially when using XP's Cleartype technology. The Radeon Mobility card is great with 3-D applications and games. Its run every 3-d application and game I've thrown at it. (i.e. Bryce, Max Payne, etc...) Lastly, the speakers are the best I've ever heard. [...] The richness and full bass that emitted from the JBL speakers blew away the rest. I really think this laptop is a terrific powerhouse of functions and should provide more than enough for both the Power User and computer enthusiast.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great - For awhile - then junk...., August 24, 2003

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"boomer2004" (COLORADO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Compaq Presario 2701US Laptop (1-GHz Pentium III, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive) (Personal Computers)

Like the many reviews before mine, I bought a 2701 loaded - 15 months ago... LOVED IT - BUT!!!!!..... in month 13 the "solder joints" that hold the CPU heatsink in place actually melted and so I called Compaq (now HP) and for $22 they sent me 4 screws to replace the soldered ones.... I don't know if anyone has torn one of these apart before, but it is not a 15 minute project... So, after reviewing the motherboard layout, I decided to let DEC, err Compaq, err, HP put their precious $22 screws in... Well, since I am 2 months out of warranty, NO ONE at Compaq or HP would even discuss this option with me - I had to go to "retail" i.e. Radio Shack (puleeeze) or CompUSA or Best Buy (choke) .. So since CompUSA has the only "tech dept." - went there... $330 later I had a new CPU fan/cooler and the 4 screws installed.. Fine... on with life... But no, the Tech there, shorted out my DC adapter or fried something on the Motherboard, for now it only runs in Batt. And of course, there are no battery chargers for these puppies... So I call the CompUSA back - Tech says "it worked fine when it left..." Sure, it works fine on Battery, but forget AC... So I call their HQ in Dallas - they kick it up to a unit manager - and they'd "get back to me"... Never happened... Meanwhie I have 40GB of data hanging out there... and no one is taking responsibilty.. My fuse shortens... I go into CompUSA - speak with the "manager".. He too promises a call back - NADA... So then I go back to CPQ/HP and have a chat with them - Finally get a sympathetic ear in Seattle - run the SN# and then she kicks me over to the "CPO" (custom products div?) and they blow a fuse because the gal prior was not even supposed to "speak with me" unless I was under warranty... Great Customer Service huh?

I've been in the Computer world for over 18 years - Worked for both DEC and Compaq... and have NEVER seen such a messed up orginization, let alone a @#$% product that melts down after 12 months... Don't believe me, look on all the tech boards or search Google under heat or fan troubles for the 2700 Presario - there are 100's of complaints, yet NO ONE will stand up to the plate...

Yes, the 2701 gives you much bang for the buck - but if you can't get anyone to work on it and/or it costs you more than it's worth, Whats the point???? Go buy a high-end Toshiba or IBM.... I spent the extra $280 for a 2.4 Ghz Toshiba - and it screams - and so far, so good...

By the way, "everyone's" answer to this is "buy the extended warranty" - fine, lesson learned, shame on me... $880 bucks for 1 year extended warranty...????? And they wonder why they are losing marketshare to Dell (hate Dell product, but their Customer Service is the aces) - So maybe CPQ/HP will wake up some day and take notice of those kicking their butts before they file BK or get bought up by IBM or Dell... (I'm 3 for 3 on mergers)

Needless to say, HP/CPQ will not be getting any more of my biz... Same for CompUSA.

Any specfic questions - write me at [e-mail]

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compaq Presario 2700US, December 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Compaq Presario 2701US Laptop (1-GHz Pentium III, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive) (Personal Computers)

The best notebook I have ever owned. The bright 15" screen, built-in JBL speakers, dual optical bays that house DVD and CDRW, and the overall speed make this a multi-media powerhouse. As a newly introduced product, I thought it's priced very well. Have to qualify that the 5 stars rating comes from "first drive" impression. Too early to form judgement on reliability and service.