Product Description
Want a great value in a convenient, all-in-one design? Check out the Compaq Presario 2580US notebook PC - specifically its excellent performance and high-speed connectivity. The clincher: It's got 54g integrated wireless LAN functionality.
Amazon.com Product Description
Though not a top-of-the-line thoroughbred when compared to today's costlier upscale offerings, Compaq's value-priced Presario 2580us Notebook is nevertheless far more powerful than comparably priced models of just a year or two ago and quite ready to handle many of today's most demanding mobile applications.
Measuring 12.96 by 10.72 by 1.79 inches and weighing 7.5 pounds, the Presario 2580us Notebook is of average size for a notebook. Compaq has loaded the unit with a powerful 2.3 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 512 MB of DDR SDRAM memory (upgradeable to 1024 MB) and an ATI Mobility Radeon graphics chipset with 64 MB of shared (not dedicated) video memory. As such, the system should suffice for all 2-D and many 3D applications, though it may have frame rate troubles when rendering ultra-complex 3-D games and animation/drawing packages.
The Presario 2580us Notebook features several welcome amenities, including an oversized 15-inch XGA TFT display screen (maximum resolution 1024x768), an 88-key keyboard, a TouchPad with scroll bar and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad, and a pair of JBL Pro speakers. At 40 GB, the enclosed hard disk is sufficient for most purposes but may not offer enough room for today's true power users. The system's optical drive permits CD and DVD playing and CD recording but does facilitate the burning of DVDs.
With the Presario 2580us Notebook, your communication options are virtually limitless. In environments with wired connections, you may select from a low-speed 56K modem or high-speed 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. When hardwiring is a problem, you can stay in touch with the unit's integrated 54g wireless LAN. Other key components include a trio of fast USB 2.0 ports, a single IEEE 1394 port for interaction with devices such as digital camcorders, a single PC Card slot, and a standard array of connections. The impressive bundled software package includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Quicken New User Edition, Microsoft Works and a range of multimedia and Internet utilities.
Customer Reviews:
Patrick.......2004-02-08
Great Notebook for a bargain price.
Bigger processor means more heat and more fan. Very quiet fan compared to other models. Much faster than an P3 I've used.
Get this computer, download every update from HP.com and enjoy it.
Also a great computer to swap out the stock memory, put in 1024 MB of RAM and it flies.
Best computer I've ever owned.
LOVE IT.......2004-01-19
I purchased this laptop because of price and a lot of research. I run my online business alot from the comfort of my sofa at night (when the kids are sleeping) to check for payments made! I made mine wireless so I can go on anywhere with it, I can use it upstairs when the kids are in the bath, its awesome! I love my Compaq!
awesome.......2004-01-10
Whoever thought that this notebook was a piece of junk then i guess he doesnt have a choice.
its a great notebook no fan noise at all... obviously the normal noise which comes in every notebook is there and is not at all annoying. Sound is very nice and clear, JBL speakers do the job very nicely, i have no problems what so ever with the display colors, its really cool. its just great and at this price it is the best deal available and ppl looking for notebooks should go for this one. This is all i can say to u guys .... thanx
What a horrible piece of junk !!!.......2003-12-17
As the proud owner of an earlier "lower capability" Presario 1700, P3 1 GHz 256 RAM, I thought THIS Presario 2580 would be a nice upgrade. WRONG!!! What a piece of unmitigated garbage! Compared to my earlier Presario, this piece of junk has;
1) Very poor display resolution
2) Very poor washed out weak display colors
3) Very slow for a 2.4 GHz P4, slower than my P3 1.0Ghz
4) AWFUL sound, not even close to my other Presario
5) An AC adapter that has such a poor pin input fit it won't stay plugged in even when untouched!!! Just falls out.
6) Super loud fan that seems to be perpetually on, you can't think or hear anything else with this thing!
I understand what happened here I think. Since the time I bought my other very excellent Presario two years ago, Compaq was bought out by HP, (who always built cheap, terrible computers from China),... and now they have turned Compaq Presarios into the same cheap junk HP always made.
I will NEVER by another Compaq/HP, and this piece of trash goes back for refund tonight! (Ughh, I'll get stuck with a fat restock fee but that's better than being stuck with this piece of garbage masquerading as a supposedly decent home notebook)
DON'T EVER BUY AN HP/COMPAQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great.......2003-10-27
The best out there for not a bad price. Peforms better than a Sony notebook, that's for sure.
Amazon.com Product Description
Though its raw processor speed may initially seem somewhat average, Compaq's Presario x1040us will easily handle most typical leisure or professional mobile tasks and even many 3-D computer games and high-end 3-D graphic design programs. In fact, the unit is not only more powerful than many bigger, bulkier portable computers, but also better equipped too. For a compact, capable and full-featured notebook, you can't do much better than the futuristic Presario x1049us.
The secret behind the Presario x1040us is Intel's new Centrino technology. Centrino refers to a triumvirate of interconnected elements -- an Intel Pentium M CPU, an Intel 855 chipset, and an Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 network connection -- all of which work hand-in-hand to make your notebook fast, lightweight, battery-efficient and wirelessly connected.
At the heart of the unit is an Intel Pentium M processor with a seemingly middling 1.5 GHz clock speed. Being a Centrino processor, however, it also sports one full MB of Level 2 cache to greatly improve speed in frequently accessed applications. Compaq has added 512 MB of 266 MHz DDR SDRAM system memory (expandable to two full GB), an ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics card with a generous 64 MB dedicated video memory, and an absolutely massive 80 GB hard disk.
Eminently portable at just 14 by 10 by 1.3 inches and 6.5 pounds, the Presario x1040us nevertheless features a variety of desirable amenities, including a surprisingly spacious 15.4-inch widescreen WXGA display screen capable of 1280 by 800 resolution, a pair of JBL-designed speakers, an 88-key keyboard with touch pad and scroll bar, and a state-of-the-art DVD+R/RW/CD-RW optical drive through which you can burn and play audio CDs and write home movies to long-lasting DVD media.
Communication options include a 56K dial-up modem for low-speed Internet and email access, a high-speed RJ-45 LAN connector, and integrated Intel Pro/Wireless 2100 802.11b wireless LAN for those times when you can't or don't want to plug in. To ensure top-notch connectivity, the unit features an IEEE 1394 FireWire port for quick data streaming with external peripherals such as digital camcorders, a trio of fast USB 2.0 ports for other plug and play devices, an S-Video TV-Out, and an SD/MMC digital media slot for memory cards from high-tech devices such as digital cameras.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Features.......2004-05-23
Good laptop packed with nice features..
+ The screen is especially crisp and bright.
+ Touchpad can be disabled by a button.
+ Volume MUTE button (crucial when your laptop starts playing windows startup music in the library)
+ Nice speakers
+ Nice performance for everyday use. (I could rip high quality wmv from my digicam at realtime w/o any dropped frames)
Here are some minor moans:
- Definitely not a gamer's laptop (although you can play most games if you set quality to low).
- The 'switch' that senses the laptop is closed is placed (awkwardly) right next to the power button. So it is quite easy to hit and cause the laptop to go to standby (I like the laptop to go to standby when i close it).
Only major moan:
- The CD Drive. The drive that comes with this laptop is good except for two things: 1. It does not write to DVD+RW media rated at 4X and above. It is highly unlikely to find a DVD+RW disc rated at 2.4X (which this drive *requires*).. 2. It does not recognize some brands of CD-Rs. Up to now, I only had problems with Memorex Black CDR's.. I was quite annoyed since these CDRs are really high quality.. I presume it is the black coating that is the problem since there is no problem with Imation silver CDRs and Memorex DVD-Rs.
It seems that both of these problems can be solved with a firmware upgrade, which brings me to another issue. This laptop does not have a floppy drive. Therefore, firmware updates are tricky..(sony suggests using a USB floppy drive which is just ridiculous)..
Good one by Comapq.......2004-02-04
Shipping & Delivery:
I ordered this notebook from Amazon.com and I received it in 3 days even though the delivery was through Super Saver... good job Amazon!
I received the package in an intact condition, the package contained the following:
1. The Notebook
2. AC Adapter + Cord
3. Telephone Cord
4. Notebook Battery
5. The following CDs (WinXP HE SP1 - Recovery & Driver CD - Money 2003 - Norton Anti Virus - Works 7.0 -- Sonic DVD - AOL Internet Offer CD)
6. Win XP CD Documentation, Notebook Documentation, and Rebate coupons
Experience:
The pc is great, good performance, good price, and sleek design (not as sleek as the equivalent Toshiba or Sony though, but definitely better designed compared to thesister-model from HP, the company that currently owns Compaq). Encarta Online, Acrobat reader and other software were preinstalled.
80GB hard disk is huge, however, it operates at 4200rpm speed, which is relatively slow, I recommend "splitting the HDD" by creating another partition of say 40GB, this will increase the access speed of the hard disk, and you may safely store your personal data on the second partition (you can do that using Partition Magic, or using FDisk and then reinstall the OS if you're an advanced user).
SD Card Reader is also a good idea, since I don't have to use my digi-cam's cradle anymore... oh and one important thing, I had an issue with the SD card reader a week after I got this pc, where it (the notebook) just froze every time I tried to read/write onto the SD card. I contacted HP Support and we had a couple online-support chat sessions, HP reps were very friendly and tried to help, but unfortunately non of them was able to solve this problem... later I discovered that installing some updates from (Recommended Updates) section in Windows Update site caused this issue. See, Microsoft develops an update batch that will be published under (Recommended Updates) until it's fully tested to comply, and that's when they move it up to (Critical Updates), therefore, I suggest that when updating your OS, install (Critical Updates) and only those updates that you really need from (Recommended Updates) such as (Media Player 9, Windows Messenger 4.7, etc.)
I personally recommend this notebook. Good luck in making your correct buying decision.
Amazon.com Product Description
The simple truth is that you can save a lot of money by buying a notebook that doesn't quite match the current ever-decreasing standards of miniaturization. Though not exceedingly bulky at 12.96 by 10.72 by 1.79 inches and 7.5 pounds, Compaq's Presario 2585us Notebook PC is a bit larger than today's ultra-portables and therefore carries a surprisingly affordable price tag considering its high-end speed and versatility.
Compaq has loaded the Presario 2585us with more power than most users will ever need. Heading the list of components is a speedy 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor and 512 MB of fast 266 MHz RAM memory. This combination will easily handle even the most challenging applications and multitasking, although the system's ATI Mobility Radeon 3-D video controller features just 64 MB of shared (not dedicated) video memory and thusly isn't equipped to efficiently render ultra-complex 3-D games or animations. It should, however, be more than enough for midlevel 3-D applications.
The Presario 2585us features several welcome amenities, including an oversized 15-inch XGA TFT display screen (maximum resolution 1024x768), an 88-key keyboard, a TouchPad with dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad, and a pair of JBL Pro Performance speakers. At 60 GB, the enclosed hard disk is sufficient for most purposes and should have a few gigabytes left over for a library of music or video files. Impressively, the system's optical drive permits not only basic CD burning and playing and DVD playing but also DVD burning. Via the unit's integrated FireWire port, users can download home movies from their digital camcorders, then edit them and record them to digital media
With the Presario 2585us, your communication options are virtually limitless. In environments with wired connections, you can select from a low-speed 56K modem or high-speed 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. When hardwiring is a problem, you can stay in touch with the unit's integrated 54g wireless LAN. Other key components include a trio of fast USB 2.0 ports, an S-Video TV-Out, a single PC Card slot, and a standard assorent of connections. The impressive bundled software package includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Quicken New User Edition, Microsoft Works 7.0 and a range of multimedia and Internet utilities.
Customer Reviews:
It's pretty good!.......2004-02-19
I just received my Compaq 2585US and am very happy with it. I bought it refurbished from another online retailer and it seems pretty good. What I have noticed is that:
1) The fan is loud, as others have proclaimed
2) The DVD player freezes at the start of a movie -I've worked with Compaq support from their web site for a couple of days and found that I needed to download Softpaq SP23136 which updates the drivers. Their customer service is nice (online chat) but I have to contact them at least three times in three days to finally find the problem.
3) For a P4, it seems very slow compared to my home PC (which is four years old).
Overall, it was a good value for my money ... (as soon as I work out the bugs).
I love it.......2004-02-10
I'll keep this short. This notebook does everything I want it to and more. As far as the fan problem the others mentioned, you can go to Compaq's website and download the KH.F.19 version of the BIOS which addresses the fan noise.
Best Buy for the Price.......2004-02-02
... What a deal! I am very pleased with its performance and it's capabilities. I have nothing bad to say about this laptop except for the loud fan, but that doesn't bother me. For a 2.8 P4, DVDRW, beautiful screen, wireless G, this is it. ... I think it is well made and extremely user friendly. The only problem I had was when connecting to my wireless home network for the first time. No TCPIP settings had been installed, but with a quick call to HP Help, I was up and running in no time. The sevice was really great and fast. I have only had this one for a week, but up to this point, I give it 5 out of 5. Are there better ones? Of course, but not at this price
couldn't be more pleased!.......2004-01-17
I purchased the Compaq 2585 last week. I am thoroughly delighted with it. The screen is large and has great resolution. Though I am not sure if I will use the wireless technology it is a great option and feature to have.
I don't agree at all with the earlier reviewer who found it to be "cheap". Though I have never owned a laptop, I find this one to be of superior quality inside and out.
I do agree that the fan is a bit noisy, but that has never really bothered me. I love the fact that it is a Pentium rather than Celeron and I love the DVD/CD burner - which plays beautifully and seemlessly.
I love my new laptop and know that this one will last me a long time - both in quality and with its technology.
Poor quality.......2004-01-09
I just purchased a Presario 2585 US to replace my 2 year old Presario 2700. I must say, I am very disappointed in the quality of the product. I paid 1800 dollars and the laptop feels like a 25$ plastic gadget. The speakers are abissmal and I have heard that from other customers which means mine is not an exception. Battery power lasts for 2:15 hours and the keyboard is rickety and cheap.Performance is OK, but nothing like I expected it and the fan is very loud. My old laptop feels and looks like a Rolls Royce compared to this one and I can definitely say that this was the last Compaq I bought. Funny enough, I bought an HP laptop for my girlfriend, paid 800$ less and got a fabulous, solid and fast machine. The AMD processor gives 4:30 hours !! battery life and it is quiet and fast. What went wrong Compaq?
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Firecard (pci Card) Firewall/vpn Tunnel Unlimited User
Manufacturer: MERILUS
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
 Desktop Cards
| Wireless
| Networking & Online Communication
| Computer Add-Ons
| Computers & Add-Ons
| Categories
| Electronics
ASIN: B000067VC8 |
Product Description
The Merilus FireCard is a sophisticated state-of-the-art firewall product that has been engineered directly onto a PCI card! There is no extra computer to buy, no cables to hook up. Just plug it into an available PCI slot, configure it and in no time your network will be protected by one of the most powerful firewalls on the market! FireCard comes with all its own resources. It has its own powerful TransMeta CPU, plenty of RAM and a hardened operating system all embedded onto the card. Using these resources it is able to operate independently on virtually any platform without using any of the host system's resources. As long as it has power, even if the host system is taken off line, FireCard will continue to protect the network and perform all its connectivity functions.
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Firecard Plus (pci Card) Firewall/vpn Server Unlimited User
Manufacturer: MERILUS
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Networking & Online Communication
| Computer Add-Ons
| Computers & Add-Ons
| Categories
| Electronics
| Broadband Access
| Telephony
| Wired Networks
| Wireless
ASIN: B000067VC9 |
Product Description
FireCard Plus has added many exceptional networking and security features to the already impressive FireCard feature list. Merilus included additional features like bandwidth management, which allows you control how your bandwidth is being used. Active Alerts, which can be configured to page or email the system's administrator if there is any unusual activity on the network. Plus there is the Out of Band Management feature that gives password authorized access to the firewall through a modem, virtually eliminating the vulnerability to Denial of Service attacks. Much like the FireCard, the FireCard Plus acts as an independent system with its own resources and will function perfectly even if the host system is taken off line or crashes. Merilus even upgraded the FireCard Plus hardware to include 128 MB of RAM, to better optimize the incredible array of added functionality. If your company grows, FireCard Plus will grow with you. No more licenses to buy; just add the new nodes to your network and you are ready to go! FireCard Plus makes network planning easier and more cost effective.
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Firecard Ext Demo Unit 1 Per Reseller Per Location
Manufacturer: MERILUS
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Networking & Online Communication
| Computer Add-Ons
| Computers & Add-Ons
| Categories
| Electronics
| Broadband Access
| Telephony
| Wired Networks
| Wireless
ASIN: B000067VCA |
Product Description
FireCard EXT is the latest product to join the Merilus family, bringing with it yet another method of deploying the Merilus Network Security and Management System. FireCard EXT comes as a complete appliance that does not require any additional equipment to run. FireCard EXT is an excellent choice for system administrators who want the features of FireCard Plus and are not concerned with server room real estate or rack space. Like all Merilus products the "EXT" comes with the Inferno Global Management System, which gives administrators complete control over their network security. Administrators can manage their firewall, create multiple VPN tunnels and manage network traffic from anywhere in the world. FireCard EXT also comes with Merilus GateKeeper Module, which takes security to the next level providing Roaming User Profiles, RSA SecurID support, Time Based Firewall Policies, Authenticated VPN Security and more.
Product Description
Panasonic DVD players are known for great picture quality and reliability. Now you can add versatility to the list. Their affordable DVD-RV31 is an all-purpose entertainer that plays DVDs, CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs?even MP3 CDs (now it's easier than ever to enjoy your downloaded MP3 tunes on your home A/V system!). When it comes to watching DVD movies, the RV31 is ready to please. Panasonic's High Speed Smooth Motion Scan lets you zip through a DVD at up to 100X regular speed. A video black level control lets you adjust the player's video signal for a more film-like picture. A component video output lets you take full advantage of DVD's awesome video performance with compatible TVs.Whether your A/V system is simple or elaborate, the DVD-RV31 makes DVD sound more involving. Advanced Virtual Surround Sound simulates a surround effect using just the pair of speakers in your TV or stereo system. For surround sound systems, Dialogue Enhancer makes dialogue easier to hear by raising the center channel volume.
Amazon.com Product Description
Panasonic's DVD-RV31K DVD-video player delivers a combination of quality video and special features usually found only in more expensive players, if at all. Among many other features, the DVD-RV31K offers MP3 playback, robust connectivity, and an advanced version of Panasonic's simulated surround sound with proprietary Bass Plus technology and a dedicated subwoofer output.
This unit's state-of-the-art component-video outputs allow for digital video transmission to compatible video equipment. It also offers standard composite-video outputs and an S-video output. A built-in 27 MHz/10-bit digital-to-analog video converter maximizes picture quality from these outputs, while brightness, color, and contrast controls let you fine-tune picture quality.
A digital-cinema mode illuminates the picture and fine-tunes color, even in low-light scenes. Additional video features include one-touch cinema memory, freeze frame, frame advance, and black-level controls.
An optical digital-audio output channels a bit stream for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound, fostering glorious home theater sound when decoded with an appropriate surround receiver.
Advanced Virtual Surround Sound simulates a surround effect using only your two front speakers. Furthermore, the DVD-RV31K's dialogue enhancer pumps up the center-channel output to emphasize a movie's spoken audio. A 96 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog audio converter and dynamic-range compression (for late-night viewing) complete the DVD-RV31K's robust audio arsenal.
If you're not quite ready for 5.1-channel audio but already have a powered subwoofer, you'll appreciate the versatility of this player's discrete subwoofer output. The DVD-RV31K's pair of analog-audio stereo outputs along with its subwoofer output simulate theatrical sound by setting up a two-channel-plus-bass output that sends all low-frequency information to your subwoofer.
A built-in stabilizer and twin-laser pickup offers improved playability with the DVD-RV31K. Playback formats include DVD-video, Video CD, audio CD, MP3-encoded CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. (Please note, however, that MP3 playback may vary depending on the content and disc type used.) For your viewing convenience, Panasonic's high-speed scan comes with five speeds, and the player also offers chapter preview, updated onscreen menu icons, a front-panel jog-shuttle dial, and a multibrand remote control. Panasonic's DVD-RV31K comes in black and is Energy Star compliant. This model is covered by a warranty for a year on parts, 90 days on labor.
Customer Reviews:
I LOVE IT.......2006-12-18
My Panasonic RV31K is five years old this month and after thousands of hours playing movies it works just as well today as when I first took it out of the box. Panasonic makes quality products and just like anything else mechanical you can get a lemon. If this player ever dies (cross my fingers) I will get another Panasonic. I choose mine after reading all of the reviews here and in epinions.com
Reminds me of a quarter horse race.......2006-06-26
Great performance but only for a short time. Don't get me wrong, I loved this dvd player (when it worked). It had great features, crisp picture, and good control over the search and pause features. Yeah, there were some downsides to it that have already been mentioned through other reviews. For example, when listening to music or other media, it only shows things like "directory", "root file", and folder numbers. Makes it hard to browse...but I found this to be of little inconvenience. The main problem was that it broke within a year. Now I'm not unrealistic. I know that electronics wear out, but I also know that most last much longer that this. I'm not expecting it to last as long as my VCR, a JCPenny's brand we got during the 80's...but one year? What a rip-off. Just as others posters mentioned, I got the infamous "H02 Error" message and then nothing. Didn't even bother calling the company since the warranty was only 90 days. I already knew what I was going to be told. My advice...keep looking. With this many similar reviews, there must be a design flaw with this model somewhere and it's not gonna get fixed by a company whose only concern is the bottom line. Do some research 'cause when it comes to pricey electronics, you wanna hold out for a thoroughbred.
Good DVD Player.......2006-06-09
This is a great DVD player! Great sound and picture quality although I can not get it to play DVD+R movies. If any one can help with this problem let me know..
doesn't play.......2006-03-30
yeah same here, I got an H02 error and it doesn't play anymore, what a piece of crap.
Good while it lasted..........2006-01-05
After 4 years of use, I did get the error H02 and H05 this past weekend. After extensive research online and this Amazon web page, it is the motor. I did open it, cleaned it out completely with no luck and even after I gave the motor a push in the clockwise direction. I have found it cheaper to replace than repair, unless anyone wants it and the know how to fix it!
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