We had two 8700's and they were pure, unadulterated junk.
The Armada that I have has been OK. For the most part trouble free and
reliable.

"Chocklitwonder" wrote in message
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i am not sure sure about the quality of the newer compaqs. i currently
have
two presarios a 7118us (pentium 4) and a 5wv254 (amd duron). have never
had
any problems whatsoever. i have heard that the newert compaqs have not
been
too trustworthy.