Compaq, a U.S. based company and once the world’s leading supplier of personal computing systems, was took over by Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2002. The name Compaq stands for “Compatibility and Quality”. Compaq laptops offer a unique combination of technology, design and affordability in its various brands, like Compaq Presario, Compaq NC, Compaq Evo and Compaq Armada, etc. Compaq laptops, with flexible price range and a broad selection, has become one of the favored choice not only for home and small business users, but also for college students.