Dreaming of laptops? Now's a good time to buy, as retailers scramble to best each other with dipping holiday prices. Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers hardware, ...

Approximately 41,000 laptop batteries for HP and Compaq notebook computers are being recalled over concerns that they may overheat, creating a fire hazard.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said ...

After all, HP didn't get to be a notebook market share leader for nothing. It has remained a reliable provider and has managed to avoid some of the same nasty publicity on issues like overheating that ...

The Presario 1500 is a machine that can effectively replace a desktop computer, but is also small enough to be taken on the road. By including a desktop Pentium 4 processor into the notebook, the ...

With its new line of Compaq Computer Presario notebooks, Hewlett-Packard is looking for road warriors who enjoy the freedom of movement, but prefer to stay plugged in at home. The Presario 1500 is a ...

If there's one thing this dour economy is good for, it's pushing down prices. Walmart have just announced that they'll be offering a $298 notebook, the Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM, complete with a ...

Here’s one for the “Why would I buy a netbook instead of a notebook?” crowd. OfficeMax is selling the Compaq Presario CQ50-139NR 15.4-inch notebook for $349.99 after $100 instant savings – good until ...

Compaq Computer Corp. introduced a new line of portable computers today that feature interchangeable wireless modules, allowing users to quickly and easily switch from a corporate or public access ...

Compaq Computer Corp. unveiled new desktop PCs based on the latest processors from Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), introduced on Monday, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The ...

Attention HP Pavillion dv6000/dv9000 and Compaq Persario V6000 owners, Your notebook may be in serious trouble. Does your notebook fall under any of the above in the table? If so then read on. You may ...

The discount-notebook madness continues. Circuit City will try to best Wal-Mart Stores and Staples in notebook pricing this holiday season with a Compaq notebook for $299 after rebates, or $99 with ...

It’s an inescapable fact of portable electronics: Miniaturization costs. Want a teeny phone, a pocket-sized GPS or a four-pound laptop? Well, be prepared to pay extra for portability. To every rule ...