Compaq Presario 5000 Series Desktop Computers (5423US)

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Still kickin' after all these years...

Compaq Presario 5012US

Compaq 5000 Series: Perfect for Music, Games, and More!

Best Computer Ever Created!!!

Junkiest computer I have used

Compaq Presario 5000 Series Desktop Computers (5423US)

Manufacturer: Compaq
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Targus NW03BM Noteworthy Optical Screen Scroller Mouse

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Like its slightly more powerful cousin, the 5430US, Compaq's 5423US easily handles most any application thrown its way and provides plenty of room for expansion and future upgrades. This unit is a great choice for users who place high demands on their system, but are willing to sacrifice a bit of power in the interest of budgetary restraint.

Topping the unit's impressive list of features is one of today's most potent processors, Intel's 1.6 GHz Pentium 4. Although pricier than most alternative processors, including Intel's own Celeron and Pentium III and AMD's Athlon and Duron, Pentium 4 chips are generally faster where it counts most--clock speed. And of the numerous Pentium 4 processors Intel currently markets, the 1.6 GHz model is just a few rungs from the very top.

For the 5423US, Compaq matches this capable Intel processor with more than enough high-end memory to operate any program currently available and most any conceivable level of multitasking. With 512 MB of RAM at your disposal, it may be years until you even need to even contemplate upgrading to the one full gigabyte the system supports.

The 5423US offers something else most prebuilt computers do not--a decent video card. Packed with a generous 64 MB of video memory, the system's nVidia GeForce2 MX graphics board will comfortably operate all 2-D and 3-D tasks and pump out smooth frame rates and detailed textures at all but the absolute highest 3-D game screen resolutions. Truly serious gamers may want the additional performance perks of a GeForce3 or GeForce4 card, yet had best be prepared to drop quite a few more dollars in the process.

With the 5423US, data storage, movement, and backup should never be a problem. Its monstrous 80 GB UltraDMA hard drive offers oodles of space for even the most software-intensive workplace or gaming environment. Its 16x CD-RW drive permits fast burning of audio and data backup or data transferal CDs. Its 3.5-inch floppy disk drive supports any programs or files you might still store on a floppy disk, and its 16x DVD drive smoothly and accurately plays your favorite movies. And if you ever do want to add another drive, the unit's two spare expansion bays are ready to accommodate.

The 5423US is packed with a variety of tools to enhance day-to-day computing. A built-in 56K modem supplies basic Internet connection speed, and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card offers multiple computer networking and high-speed Internet potential. The system's Compaq USB Internet keyboard sports an assortment of convenient one-touch multimedia and Internet controls, and its IEEE 1394 FireWire port supports fast data transfer between computers and peripheral devices such as camcorders.

Other important amenities include four USB ports (two of which are handily positioned at the front of the case), a serial port for older mice and external modems, a parallel "printer" port, and an integrated AC97 Soundmax II Audio chip with support for Dolby Digital surround sound. Compaq has not included a monitor or speakers in the package, allowing users to choose and configure their own display and audio setup. The list of pre-installed software includes the Home Edition of the Windows XP operating system, Microsoft Money 2001, Microsoft Works 6.0, Quicken Financial Center/Quicken New User Edition, and InterVideo WinDVD.

Customer Reviews:

Still kickin' after all these years..........2006-08-13

This is a comment from mid-2006, so understand that the four stars are kinda relative: I'm saying this can be a good PC for the kind of user who wants to run serious office-type software, get on the Internet and maybe do a bit of amateur photo editing on the side. I'm not recommending a 5 year old machine for state-of-the-art gaming or for pro level graphics and photo manipulation! (This should be obvious, but I thought I'd better say it anyway.)

My review is based on a Presario 5000 with a 933 MHz Pentium III, 256K L2 cache. Be aware that there are many models in the 5000 series and a lot of them are much lower powered. The Athlon and PIII models are the best, though, and came in the highest speeds.

My example came from a thrift store, in like new condition and with exactly its original equipment; it was priced a bit high at 80 bucks in August of '06... but I think it was worth that and more.

Running Windows 2000 Professional SP4 (instead of the unloved Windows ME system it came with), this is a fast Presario on MS Office, Quicken, etc., even with the marginal 128 Mb of PC100 3.3 volt RAM it originally had. But since "obsolete" PC100 memory can be had now for next to nothing, I recommend stuffing the machine with two sticks of 256 Mb: That will give it a total of 512 Mb - the max my example will accept - and with it I have run even Photoshop quite successfully.

All in all, a lot of bang for the buck, and pretty respectable performance for most of us who just want to surf the 'net and occasionally run something from Office. Of course, I'd prefer that $10,000, build-it-yourself gaming computer they just wrote up in Maximum PC... Sigh.

Compaq Presario 5012US.......2004-04-13

Aside from the fact that it's difficult to find a way to remove the drives - no screws that I've found, I got a run around when trying to obtain tech support. It seems that a common problem is with the CD drive door eventually opening and closing non-stop without being able to read a disk. Compaq wouldn't even send me a restore disk that wasn't included when I bought my computer new. Of course, they would let me buy one which I didn't. My extended warranty is basically worthless, and all Compaq and HP did was try to get me to pay even more money for additional phone support. It looks like I'll have to pay for a new CD drive myself or fix it. I'd never buy another Compaq or HP product. To me, service and reliability go hand in hand.

Compaq 5000 Series: Perfect for Music, Games, and More!.......2004-03-21

I got the Compaq Presario 5000 series model # 5BW160 as a Birthday Present from my Aunt. It is the best computer I've ever used! It has:

1. Intel Pentium 3 700 MHz
2. CD-ROM drive
3. CD-RW drive (perfect for music)
4. 56k Modem
5. 20 GB Hard Drive (plenty of storage)
6. Floppy Drive
7. 128 MB RAM of Memory (11 allocated for video chip)
8. Cool Internet Keyboard!
9. And L O T S more!

This computer was built for the true computer user. It has everything you need to get started. It even comes with Windows 98 Second Edition, the best-selling Operating System in the world. With Windows 98 Second Edition, you can do the following:

1. Surf the net (my favorite feature)
2. Use programs like Wordpad, Notepad, Internet Explorer,and more!

Do yourself a favor and get this Compaq Pesario today while you still can! You won't regret what it can do!

Best Computer Ever Created!!!.......2004-02-22

I bought this computer not so long ago, and I can say only one thing about it - it's AMAZING!!! I paid $2,999 and I don't regret it. It's the best computer I have ever had, which never gave me any kind of problems. I can do word processing, programming, graphics and surf the Net, all at the same time, and it will never freeze or slow down. As a computer programmer, I can say that it has a wonderful internal structure and integrity. When you work you can hardly hear any fan noise, it boots up, shuts down and hybernates really fast saving all your important settings and work for the next session. It contains marvelous internal parts from the leading most trusted hardware companies. It also comes with awesome software titles. Compaq and HP have done a tremendous job on building this great "baby." I would recommend this computer to everyone!

Junkiest computer I have used.......2002-09-01

I bought this computer in March. It is the worst computer that I have had. The CD- Writer, only works half the time. I have the 40 gb hard drive and every time you go over 10 gb, you have to restore the computer. The CD-ROM drive does not close anymore, you have to push it in. There is a short on the left speaker, it does not work anymore. The computer has many lock-ups and freezes. Some times windows does not even start-up. I would recommend Gateway or Dell, they have a lot more opitions, and better value than compaq

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THIS SYSTEM KICKS ...!!!

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Onkyo TX-SR800 THX Select 7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver

Manufacturer: ONKYO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Product Features:

THX Surround EX & THX Certified Select

Exclusive WRAT ( Wide Range Amplifier Technology )

Linear PCM 192kHz / 24-bit D/A converters

100W power per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz)

Reduced Negative Feedback design

ASIN: B00007IGG7

Product Description

Whether you're a newcomer to home theater or serious about your A/V experience, prepare to be impressed by the Onkyo TX-SR800. The latest formats, Dolby Digital EX, DTS -ES, DTS 96/24 and THX Surround EX, are brought to you from 7.1-channels to give you the full 360? cinema experience. Power and build - some may say Onkyo has a fanatical devotion to bringing you the best-built receivers on the market, and Onkyo proves it with high quality, audiophile-grade parts and a rugged chassis to hold vibration down to an absolute minimum. And of course there's sound. You get Onkyo's exclusive WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology), which provides the smoothest sound signal possible. Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters for each channel, along with pure audio mode, reduce interference to almost nothing; you can enjoy every sound, from subtle to symphonic, whether on DVD-Audio, SACD, music CD or on a movie soundtrack. This receiver further becomes the envy of competitively priced products by offering you one of the highest guarantees in home theater quality: THX Select certification. The cumulative result? A receiver that delivers high-end performance, without the high-end price. Now how's that for impressive?

Customer Reviews:

properly tested.......2003-08-20

This is an awesome Reciever. The person who rated this with only two stars has no idea how to test a reciever of this caliber. I used a 7.1 channel Cambridge Soundworks speaker system to test this monster(T500's), also compaired it against a real reciever(Harmon/Kardon 525) and it did more than advertise. The seven seperate powered channels alone speak for themselves(which no other company makes).

THIS SYSTEM KICKS ...!!!.......2003-08-09

This is Onkyo's best product for the price and it doesn't disapoint! THX only gives certification to the best built recievers which usually cost serveral thousands of dollars. I have this one and love it. In order to maximize the benefit of this system you have to hook up a decent speaker system. I used Bose direct/reflect system and makes for a 'theater like' experience. This unit is worth every cent!!

blah.......2003-07-10

Did a side-by-side comparison at home with my old Yamaha DSP-A1 (which is Dolby Pro-Logic only) and I honestly didn't hear any improvement over the Yamaha after about a week of watching THX certified DVDs on a Sony Elite player with very good Paradigm speakers (7 speaker configuration for Onkyo, 5 for Yamaha). Actually I preferred the Yamaha which had a warmer and richer sound. The Onkyo is going back to Circuit City this week.

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Now that more digital cameras are being sold, storage cards to retain the images on are becoming a common necessity. New Media FILM Cards are available in all of the largest and most popular densities for Smart Media and Compact Flash formats. They confom to the CFA (Compact Glash Association) and Smart Media Standards and are compatible with most digital cameras on the market today.New Media FILM cards are easy to install and are plug-and-play with most operating systems including Windows 95, 98, MacOS and OS/2. They are also compatible with most PC Card adapters and readers including New Media's line.

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The OKI Microline 395 and four-color ML395C printers are built to deliver trouble-free reliability - with relentless, high-volume output, flexible paper handling, and swift printing speeds. Each of its four print speeds is among the fastest in its class. At 610 cps, the High-Speed Draft mode blasts through spreadsheet reports in no time. The 485-cps Utility and 245-cps Near Letter Quality modes kick out drafts and memos at a rapid clip. And the 165-cps Letter Quality mode delivers crisp, clear correspondence and proposals in short order. Use the ML395/395C's optional bottom push tractor and the bottom feed's straight-through paper path for those hard-to-handle labels, card stock, and forms with up to 5 parts. Add the top feed for single sheets and envelopes, the rear push feed for fanfold paper. A time-saving "paper park" function lets you switch forms at the push of a button. And, for trouble-free unsupervised operation, there are optional single- or dual-bin cut sheet feeders. The ML395 even saves paper: its zero-tear function advances a printed page to the perforation and lets you tear it off cleanly and precisely. Then it positions the next page for printing automatically.

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Panasonic SA-HE70 Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Product Features:

100 Watts per channel to 2-channel stereo or 5-channel surround

Dolby ProLogic II, Dolby Digital, DTS surround decoders

Digitally-tuned AM/FM radio with up to 30 programmable station memories

Selector for up to 3 audio and 3 video inputs

3 Digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)

ASIN: B00006I5M2

Product Description

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.

Panasonic SA-HE70K Home Theater Receiver (Black)

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Panasonic SA-HE70K Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Product Features:

100 Watts per channel to 2-channel stereo or 5-channel surround
Dolby ProLogic II, Dolby Digital, DTS surround decoders
Digitally-tuned AM/FM radio with up to 30 programmable station memories
Selector for up to 3 audio and 3 video inputs
3 Digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)

ASIN: B0000659PF

Product Description

SA-HE70K is a state-of-the-art home theater receiver with a built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder. It combines a nifty design and a high functionality with the comfort you need. SA-HE70K features subwoofer level control, enhanced Class H+ amplifier, 2-channel down mixing, digital synthesizer tuner, and more.

PANASONIC SA-HE70 Home Theater Receiver - REFURBISHED

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PANASONIC SA-HE70 Home Theater Receiver - REFURBISHED

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Product Features:

3 Digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)
100 Watts per channel to 2-channel stereo or 5-channel surround
Dolby ProLogic II, Dolby Digital, DTS surround decoders
Digitally-tuned AM/FM radio with up to 30 programmable station memories
Selector for up to 3 audio and 3 video inputs

ASIN: B00014M3YG

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Midland F-12C2VP 2-Way Radios w/ Charger (Pair)

Manufacturer: Midland
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Midland 22405 EarBud Speaker Microphone

Product Features:

Twin pack of 14-channel FRS 2-way radios with up to 2-mile range

38 CTCSS subcodes per channel for communicating with less interference from other users

eVOX (easy voice activation) for hands-free operation

Stealth squelch for crisp, clear transmission

ASIN: B000098XQA

Product Description

The Midland model F-12 brings the new FRS (Family Radio Service) to your fingertips. The Family Radio Service is totally license free. For the first time business and the general public can use the quiet UHF FM band for personal communications at no charge. The F-12 uses maximum allowable power for range up to 2 miles. Use for fishing, hunting, picnics, biking, business, or any other activity where communications are needed for convenience or safety. The model F-12 operates on 14 channels to provide the best in quiet and private communication. Also this radio offers power save, and auto-squelch.The Midland model F-12 incorporates 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) codes that, when activated, prevent the user from hearing other radios that do not have the same code. These codes do not make your conversation private.

Amazon.com Product Description

These compact Midland F-12 FRS radios are about as big as the most popular compact cell phones and allow you to keep in touch with others for up to two miles. The radios have fourteen channels and come with 38 privacy codes. The F-12s have a paging and channel scan feature to help improve communication with other radios. Earphone and microphone/speaker jacks allow for completely hands-free use. This radio package comes with rechargeable battery packs and wall adaptors to get you up and running quickly. They also run on three AAA batteries.

What's in the Box
Two F12 radios, rechargeable battery pack, wall chargers, belt clips and user's manual.

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Midland F-12CPRCB 2-Way Radio w/ Charger (Pair)

Manufacturer: Midland
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Midland 22405 EarBud Speaker Microphone

Product Features:

14 channels

2-mile range

Rechargeable battery/wall charger

38 sub-channels

VOX capable

ASIN: B0000649FD

Amazon.com Product Description

This is a complete 2-way package. The F-12CPRCB comes with a pair of FRS radios and the accessories you'll need for serious 2-way communicating. With the included rechargeable batteries and wall chargers, you'll save on alkaline battery use. The rechargeable batteries will power the radios for seven hours, while three AAA alkaline batteries offer twenty hours of operation. Other key features include: key lock, thirty- eight sub-channels, backlit LCD screen, VOX capable and channel scan. With the included ear bud microphones, you can enjoy hands-free operation.

What's in the Box
Two F-12CPRCB radios, rechargeable batteries, two wall chargers, two earbud mics, user's manual and a limited warranty.

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Memorex is a manufacturer and distributor of brand name consumer electronics worldwide. Memorex is keeping abreast of the latest trends in consumer electronics, so that it can provide the most innovative, quality products to you. reflecting the company's philosophy to provide innovative concepts on fast-growing market sectors.

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Need high performance and high value? With the Lexmark T630n Series printer there's no need to compromise. With up to 35 ppm at less than 8.5 seconds to first page, you'll significantly enhance your workgroup productivity. An ultra-fast processor and up to 64 MB of memory on the network model are two more reasons your productivity will soar.The Lexmark T630n gives you more flexibility for your evolving needs. It integrates easily into your existing network infrastructure and offers a wide range of options, including duplex, finishing and other features. Additionally, at any moment you can upgrade to a complete multifunction solution to consolidate copy, fax, scan and email functions into one solid device. With the T630n, achieving higher performance is simpler than ever. The supplies are easy to install and compatible on the other models of this family (T632 and T634). Its internal PDF function provides "drag and print" simplicity for printing graphic files without additional applications. You'll eliminate helpdesk calls with Lexmark MarkVision printer-management software.

Amazon.com Product Description

Versatile in every way, the Lexmark T630 series printers fit seamlessly into practically any environment. This T630N VE (value edition, Lexmark part number 10G2261) includes a 5,000-page print cartridge as well as a 500-sheet drawer to support busy offices. It provides standard USB and Ethernet connectivity. Optional interface choices include an external 802.11b wireless card, internal 1284-B bidirectional parallel port, and internal RS-232C serial port. It houses a powerful 300 MHz processor, 64 MB of RAM (expandable to 320 MB), and offers compatibility with a wide range of operating platforms including Windows, Mac, UNIX, Linux, Novell, Citix MetaFrame, and others.

The T630 series features a wide range of built-in fonts (including bar codes) plus versatile media handling. It offers fast 35 ppm printing at up to 1,200 dpi, drawing from it's standard 250-sheet input tray or 100-sheet multipurpose feeder. It also supports a host of optional media-handling accessories, including a 2,000-sheet drawer and an 1,850-sheet high-capacity output stacker to help keep up with its 175,000-page monthly duty cycle.

What's in the Box
Lexmark T630n VE laser printer, 500-sheet drawer, drivers, MarkVision and utilities CD, online User's Guide, operator panel local language overlay, power cord, publications CD, Quick Reference, 5,000-page print cartridge, Setup Guide; printer cable not included

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Micro Innovations designs, develops, manufactures, and markets an exciting product line of computer accessories under the respective licensed brand names. The company's mission is to provide both the retailer and the distributor an opportunity to merchandise the brand names, all from a single source.PRODUCT FEATURES:Optical Sensing Technology;USB Connectivity;Step-n-Scroll Wheel Technology.

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