HP Compaq Centrino 1.5 512MB Wifi Laptop. QUALITY?

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I buy a new laptop every 3 years or the end of the warranty
5 years on a laptop is very good
"Pete" <Pete@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>I just purchased a HP Compaq Centrino 1.5 512MB Wifi Laptop. How is the
>long term quality of Compaq machines these days? My wife had one Compaq and
>the screen gave out after just five years. (on the other hand, it's
>outdated now!)
> Thanks.
> -Pete
>
>

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Thanks for the input!
During that time the Compaq got daily use, so I guess that's just the way it
is.
-Pete


"BigJim" <woody10277@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I buy a new laptop every 3 years or the end of the warranty
> 5 years on a laptop is very good
> "Pete" <Pete@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:tRole.1841$2u1.1267@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com...
>>I just purchased a HP Compaq Centrino 1.5 512MB Wifi Laptop. How is the
>>long term quality of Compaq machines these days? My wife had one Compaq
>>and the screen gave out after just five years. (on the other hand, it's
>>outdated now!)
>> Thanks.
>> -Pete
>>
>>
>
>

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"Pete" <Pete@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the input!
> During that time the Compaq got daily use, so I guess that's just the way
> it is.
> -Pete
>
>
> "BigJim" <woody10277@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:kdmdnRy7ztZqoQrfRVn-sg@comcast.com...
>>I buy a new laptop every 3 years or the end of the warranty
>> 5 years on a laptop is very good
>> "Pete" <Pete@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:tRole.1841$2u1.1267@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com...
>>>I just purchased a HP Compaq Centrino 1.5 512MB Wifi Laptop. How is the
>>>long term quality of Compaq machines these days? My wife had one Compaq
>>>and the screen gave out after just five years. (on the other hand, it's
>>>outdated now!)
>>> Thanks.
>>> -Pete
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
I got my compaq yesterday, and am generally satisfied. The screen isn't as
sharp as other brands though.