COMPAQ PRESARIO C700

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Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Model: Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC
Processor: Intel(R) Pentiumm(R) Dual CPU T2390 @1.86GHz 1.87GHz
Memory (RAM): 1.00 GB
System type: 32-bit Operating System
Windows edition: Windows Vista Home Basic
Price: $780 (P35,000 - bought last August 2008)

I am not actually a fan of laptops since I am not a techie person. In addition, I always rely on my sister's desktop computer whenever I needed to get in touch with the cyberworld. However, just like the mobile phone, a laptop has become a necessity for me too these days since I am currently having a ridiculous schedule in the office. My current laptop was bought almost 2 months ago out of depression but it's making me super happy as I now have the liberty to be connected wireless inside my room.

The Compaq Presario C700 is really "uncool" in terms of its aesthetic appearance. I personally think that the 15.4 inches wide screen looks more like a normal size television. My sister even told me that it's quite geeky too but I don't mind since it's good enough to please a not so techie person like me. The notebook is also modest enough because I really love wide screens. This kind of laptop is not however applicable to yuppies who go for convenience as the notebook is not lightweight and its very big to flaunt in coffee shops.

Overall, I can say that Compaq Presario C700 is one of the most classic-type of notebook in the market today as it doesn't scream of being too trendy. The built-in camera is okay too and it really has a reliable performance in and out of my home.


ALL THE DRIVERS U'LL EVER NEED FOR COMPAQ PRESARIO C700


(VGA) Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13300/a0...

Chipset Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13499/a0...
Wireless LAN Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-345...
ALPS Touchpad Pointing Device Driver:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp31001-315...
5 in 1 card reader driver:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-340...
HP Quick Launch Buttons
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software8/C...
LAN Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30501-310...
To install audio / modem drivers, first download and install Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp32646):

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-330...


Conexant CX20549-12 Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP (sp36090.exe) (UAA Driver needed)

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-365...

This will create a swsetup folder in C drive ("C:\sp36090")

Installing this driver may result in an error. But continue with the following steps to get the audio driver installed correctly.

1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.

2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.

3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"

4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"

5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from the list.

6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.

7. Click Browse C:\sp36090 folder and select the .inf file (CpV30D5a) and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

Conexant CX20548 Modem Driver for Microsoft Windows XP (sp36089.exe) (UAA Driver needed)


ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-365...

Download and install Conexant modem driver (sp36089). This will give error message and also will create a folder C:\swsetup\sp36089 which contains extracted driver files.

The same method which is used for installing audio driver needs to be followed for modem.