Rating: 
Summary: Not too bad for the price
Review: Bought this lappie a week ago. DVDs play fine and display is decent. What I did not like is that it has only 1 PS/2 Port which means that either you can connect a mouse or a keyboard but not both simultaneously. Futhermore I noticed that when I connect a mouse the system freezes occasionally for a second completely (the sound as well as display). If you research well you will get this one for *well* below $... with mail in rebates and other discounts.Overall a decent machine for the price. Pros:
1. RAM upgradable to 1GB
2. DVD/CDRW is really handy on a lappie
3. S-Video Out
4. Affordable; Good value for money
5. Light for its price Cons:
1. Only 1 PS/2. Can connect an external keybord or Mouse, but not both
2. System freezes occasionally when mouse connected to PS/2
3. Ctrl key at an awkward location (not the leftmost in the bottom row)
4. Gets over heated if not placed on a completely flat surface
5. Could not find the specs but I suspect that the FSB rating is not really good.
Rating: 
Summary: Eh, its ok...
Review: Giving it 3 is alittle bit of a gift... I am a complete tech geek and like this laptop because its affordable,and it can do all the basic things i can throw at it. I mostly use this computer for internet and mp3 management. Point is, buy this computer if you dont use a laptop for much or want a simple affordable laptop to just layback and skim through your fave website or jam to some tunes. And thats why tech tv gives this a 3... out of 5. lol
Rating: 
Summary: unbeatable price.
Review: got it from circuit city for the price advertised at bestbuy.
almost four hundred bucks saving from the list price. do your math. I can't say the price here. originally aim for presario 1520us. it has faster processor, more RAM, bigger hard disk, and firewire port. but realistically, how many applications would be noticeble from it? (I think once computer reachs over giga hertz, work efficiency bottle neck lies along with the person rather computer delaying the task) unless you are required to do video editing or 3d animation redenring on the road, this laptop is perfect for all other use. Old presario I used at work, 2 years ago, didn't impressed me a bit. as it was bombard with 'illegal operation errors' Looks like compaq finally got this one done right. every function is integrated perfectly without errors. Love the fact that they chose ATI graphic engine. also, JBL sounds the best among all laptops. all quick buttons on top of keyboard works like charm. DVD plays flawlessly (thoughfully included industry's best WinDVD software). bought 906us and compaq PDA 3835 for the price of 1520us. I think it was a wise decision.
Rating:
Summary: Value for money
Review: Got this laptop for a pretty neat price. You can always find the specifications but let me tell the features it doesn't have.
1.>No floppy drive. But got an external USB floppy drive which was free after rebates.
2.>No firewire to connect to camcorders etc. but it does have a PCMCIA port for additional cards.
3.>No IR port though it does look its having one.
But overall, I am happy with the laptop. It does have a DVD/CD-RW which is a must now-a-days. The audio-video quality is terrific! Overall real value for money.
Rating:
Summary: Value for money
Review: Got this laptop for a pretty neat price. You can always find the specifications but let me tell the features it doesn't have.
1.>No floppy drive. But got an external USB floppy drive which was free after rebates.
2.>No firewire to connect to camcorders etc. but it does have a PCMCIA port for additional cards.
3.>No IR port though it does look its having one.
But overall, I am happy with the laptop. It does have a DVD/CD-RW which is a must now-a-days. The audio-video quality is terrific! Overall real value for money.
Rating:
Summary: Good Value, Well built, and Fast
Review: I bought an Apple iBook (700 mhz, 12" screen) before buying the Presario 906 and found the Presario to be the better notebook of the two. Processing-wise, the Presario and the Apple ran at the same speed with no difference between the two. The screen on the Presario is larger with a nice crispness and resolution. It's very durable (I dropped mine the 1st day and it continued on without a flaw). My personal experience has been that current notebooks are being built to withstand bumps and bruises and the Presario is no exception. The 256mb of memory is plenty for my main uses of internet browsing, email and games. The drive space of 20gb gives me plenty of room for mp3 downloads and photos. There's a dvd player and a cd burner included. With a wireless card working with my cable router this is a great setup and under a grand. Windows XP works seamlessly with the Presario. This is an easy to use, out-of-the-box, laptop. Highly recommended for home users looking for good performance under a budget.
Rating:
Summary: Good Value, Well built, and Fast
Review: I bought an Apple iBook (700 mhz, 12" screen) before buying the Presario 906 and found the Presario to be the better notebook of the two. Processing-wise, the Presario and the Apple ran at the same speed with no difference between the two. The screen on the Presario is larger with a nice crispness and resolution. It's very durable (I dropped mine the 1st day and it continued on without a flaw). My personal experience has been that current notebooks are being built to withstand bumps and bruises and the Presario is no exception. The 256mb of memory is plenty for my main uses of internet browsing, email and games. The drive space of 20gb gives me plenty of room for mp3 downloads and photos. There's a dvd player and a cd burner included. With a wireless card working with my cable router this is a great setup and under a grand. Windows XP works seamlessly with the Presario. This is an easy to use, out-of-the-box, laptop. Highly recommended for home users looking for good performance under a budget.
Rating:
Summary: No Infrared port.
Review: I do want to point out that this unit does not have a IrDA infrared port. It can be easy to miss that from the specs as, until recently, it was a fairly ubiquitous feature. But the 906US does not include it. Others in the 900 series do, but this doesn't.
Now, this is no big deal to most users, which is one reason that some OEMs are dropping the IrDA from their chipsets. But if you're used to synchronizing your Palm or Visor with your notebook via Infrared, then you'd best plan on bringing your USB cable if you buy this notebook. This doesn't change my positive review of this unit posted below.
Rating:
Summary: I agree with the other reviewers!
Review: I purchased my Compaq Presario 906 for "not alot of money", after all the rebates.
The Tech. Specs. and features are usually for a machine worth over "more than I paid". For "a additional charge", I WIFIed this unit to broadband and use it all over my house and yard. It is so light for the price and features. I recently tried a Toshiba for a month. It is a great laptop and built like a tank. The only problem was that it is as heavy as a tank! I took it back.
If my wife and child don't keep their hands off my Compaq, you are going to read about us on the front cover of the newspaper! Peace!
Rating:
Summary: Just wanted a laptop
Review: I purchased this laptop just a few weeks ago. I'm not very computer literate. I have an old desktop but after moving to a new house I wanted something simple I could work with without the cords and cords and cords. I love to go online for recipes and travel information, etc. I love sending e-mails.I occasionally may use word processing. My whole point is, I didn't want the most hi-tech thing on the market because I couldn't afford it but I didn't want to ever go to a site and it say I didn't have enough "something". This laptop has been great. I can sit on my bed with it in my lap, unplug my phome, plug in the line and off I go. No heavy mess for the children to get tangled in or touching with dirty little hands. I hope this helps if you are looking for a fun, easy, adequate laptop.
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