Compaq Presario 2575US

Compaq Presario 2575US
alaAverage 2.4

8 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the screen and battery are generally positive, whereas views are divided on the performance. There are some less positive opinions about the portability.

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portability

On average, users rate this product 48/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Compaq Presario 2575US from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

12% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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A GREAT laptop

 

A GREAT laptop

This was my first laptop purchased 5 years ago. I have had NO problems with it until now, and it is distressing. My ONLY 'complaint' is the heat on the lap! I didn't realize so much heat was under there and nearly roasted my legs on more than one...

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Noisy, batteries stopped working

 

Noisy, batteries stopped working

Very noisy and hot - I'm probably going to get rid of it because of that. I had a few weird electrical glitches within the first month or so, and reinstalled everything. That seemed to clear it up. But a few months ago, the connection to the...

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Noisy, batteries stopped working

 

Noisy, batteries stopped working

Very noisy and hot - I'm probably going to get rid of it because of that. \n \nI had a few weird electrical glitches within the first month or so, and reinstalled everything. That seemed to clear it up. But a few months ago, the connection to the...

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Another disappointing computer from Compaq

 

Another disappointing computer from Compaq

I full-heartedly agree w/ Jim G's previous review. I purchased a Compaq Presario 1.5 years ago and had several problems within weeks. I wouldn't wish their customer service on my worst enemy - they are abysmal, incompetent, and have zero bargaining...

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Another disappointing computer from Compaq

 

Another disappointing computer from Compaq

I full-heartedly agree w/ Jim G's previous review. I purchased a Compaq Presario 1.5 years ago and had several problems within weeks. I wouldn't wish their customer service on my worst enemy - they are abysmal, incompetent, and have zero bargaining...

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Poor case design means possible damage to LCD

 

Poor case design means possible damage to LCD

The 2575US is a capable desktop replacement for doing just that - using on a desktop only. The many features such as a CD-RW drive and a nice large screen make it a worthy upgrade from an old pokey desktop. \n \nHowever, the processor and perihperals...

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Poor case design means possible damage to LCD

 

Poor case design means possible damage to LCD

The 2575US is a capable desktop replacement for doing just that - using on a desktop only. The many features such as a CD-RW drive and a nice large screen make it a worthy upgrade from an old pokey desktop. However, the processor and perihperals use...

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Powerful machine but a bit heavy

 

Powerful machine but a bit heavy

This is a power-packed machine with P4 2.6GHz processor and 512MB DDR RAM. The performance of the machine is just awesome. There are however, a few negative aspects about this machine. It is a bit too bulky. Also the processor fans make more noise than...

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Product Specifications

How does it feel to go wireless? When you've got a slick and portable Compaq Presario 2575us notebook: nothing short of fantastic. Get ample computing power for today and tomorrow with the 2.66GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor. Go wireless with integrated 54g wireless LAN (5 times faster, compatible with 802.11b) and Microsoft Windows XP Professional wireless signal auto detect. Go places with this lightweight (7.5 lb.), lean (12.96 x 10.72 x 1.93"), traveling powerhouse. Go to cyberspace at up to 56 Kbps with the standard V.90 or at up to 110 Mbps with the Ethernet LAN modems. Marvel at the sharp movie and gaming graphics created by the ATI MOBILITY RADEON; AGP 4X and 3D architecture and 64MB shared video graphics. Listen to music CDs, MP3s, and Internet radio with the DVD+CD-RW combo drive (24x/8x/8x/8x), plus Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator and Media Player software. Store 10, 000 songs with plenty of room to spare on the 80GB hard drive. Make connections with digital cameras, scanners, and photo printers using the IEEE 1394 FireWire port or three USB 2 ports. See more, see better via the 15" SXGA+ TFT screen.

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:512KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.7in
Height:1.9in
Weight:7.5lbs
Width:13in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15in
Diagonal Size (metric):38.1cm
Max Resolution:1400 x 1050
Technology:TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display: No

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:United States
Localization:English
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:2575US
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Compaq Presario

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:533MHz

Miscellaneous

Refurbished:Remarketed

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.90 / ITU V.92
Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11g
Type:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless Protocol:802.11b/g

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:8x
Type:CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Write Speed:8x

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Processor

Clock Speed:2.66GHz
Manufacturer:Intel
Type:Pentium 4

RAM

Installed Size:512MB
Max Supported Size:1GB
Technology:DDR SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller

Type:IDE

Storage Floppy Drive

Type:3.5" 1.44 MB floppy / 3.5 1.44 MB floppy

Storage Hard Drive

Type:Portable

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:40GB/80GB
Notebook Type:Notebook
Recommended Use:Home use

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:ATI Mobility Radeon
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