tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post1717566131853560160..comments2009-05-08T11:43:28.427-07:00High Tech User Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01754944063142423173noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-52899439253820208532009-05-08T11:43:00.000-07:002009-05-08T11:43:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the feedback! It looks like Vista is probably the best thing that happened for Windows-7. The great escape from Vista!<br /><br />Program compatibility though, as you pointed out, is an issue :-(

High Tech User Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01754944063142423173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-52271773243645886022009-05-08T09:40:00.000-07:002009-05-08T09:40:00.000-07:00

My F730US working fine so far with May 2009 Windows 7 Release Candidate... if only I could get it fully functional with XP Pro.<br /><br />Win7 more enjoyable than Vista and I am thankful to be finally rid of HP crud, unfortunately many purchased programs not working on Win7 and "compatibility mode" is as much a joke on Win7 as with Vista.<br /><br />Normally I wait 2 years after public release

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-40676917955398809962008-09-19T09:45:00.000-07:002008-09-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the link on Aero. I was wonderering if you got the post . . . . Maybe you had a nice vacation? I haven&#39;t tried it yet (I do like the Vista look #:-) Always some trade-offs between appearance &amp; speed, I guess . . . . <BR/><BR/>BTW - I answered my own question on ReadyBoost with this link: www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial136.html My current PNY ReadyBoost USB

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-17001467194805811082008-09-05T16:27:00.000-07:002008-09-05T16:27:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the tape-delayed response. By turning off Aero I mean using <A HREF="http://vistafaqs.com/viewfaq.aspx?faq=88" REL="nofollow">this approach</A>.

High Tech User Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01754944063142423173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-32543821274786797672008-08-21T16:21:00.000-07:002008-08-21T16:21:00.000-07:00

htur,<BR/><BR/>Could you elaborate on "turning off Areo?"<BR/><BR/>What do you think about running a ReadyBoost USB drive - (best size, etc) to enhance performance?<BR/><BR/>Thanks.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-63104511503853939072008-08-07T22:36:00.000-07:002008-08-07T22:36:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the update! Better late than never!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad it's all set at 4gb now!<BR/><BR/>Turning off Aero can boost some operations as well!

High Tech User Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01754944063142423173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-9766258705788034012008-08-06T09:08:00.000-07:002008-08-06T09:08:00.000-07:00

Update . . . . <BR/><BR/>In my 12/19/07 post - I indicated that the 4G of Ram (matched) I installed was being shown as 2.75G. <BR/><BR/>Since installing the Vista Service Pack 1 upgrade - I'm pleased to report Ram is being recognized as 4.0G!!! System performance is the same.<BR/><BR/>Upgrading the memory from the 1G provided should be considered a must with Vista - 2G is fine for most

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-11819126754232010742008-05-26T18:20:00.000-07:002008-05-26T18:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks!<BR/><BR/>I'll be sure to check it out.<BR/>I also went to the official website and I'm beginning to understand it a little better.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-33417519293017414382008-05-23T21:21:00.000-07:002008-05-23T21:21:00.000-07:00

I'm glad you found them helpful :)<BR/><BR/>Yes, that's a good price, but things are getting more competitive out there, with so many models and falling prices.<BR/><BR/>Here is a good starting point for Lightscribe, at <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LightScribe" REL="nofollow">Wikipedia</A>. Note the four links under reference as well.<BR/><BR/>And for more hardcore lightscribe stuff, <A

High Tech User Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01754944063142423173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-87046277007718141272008-05-23T16:23:00.000-07:002008-05-23T16:23:00.000-07:00

First, i'd like to say thanks for all the posts. they've been extremely helpfull<BR/><BR/>second, i figured i'd give my input;<BR/>micro center has these on the website( microcenter.com ) for only $429.00, no rebates =)<BR/><BR/>two problems though:<BR/><BR/>-In-store pick up ONLY<BR/><BR/>-It's a refurb<BR/><BR/>Personally, i could care less. I'm gonna drag my lazy self down there and get one,

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-9584877919457339452008-03-21T10:09:00.000-07:002008-03-21T10:09:00.000-07:00

Hi All: I am the one who posted on Feb 17 08 about the battery not being chrg. I called HP expecting another 2 hr sessn and to my surprise it was much more reasonable. The problem is that the BIOS had an update in Dec and the laptop was not connected to the net during the month. I did not realize that when updates occur it automatically goes to your laptop. All I had to do was download the

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-52659028456980383882008-03-04T19:05:00.000-08:002008-03-04T19:05:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce that I have finally received my $30 rebate check from HP/Compaq today...5 MONTHS after I mailed it in. <BR/> <BR/>This rebate all started life as a Staples "Easy Rebate", which I sent in according to the directions on the rebate form. I has turned into a long, drawn out process, ending with talking, faxing, emailing HP/Compaq, not Staples. <BR/><BR/> Somewhere along the

Glennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-31406583375745201852008-02-21T14:39:00.000-08:002008-02-21T14:39:00.000-08:00

looks like we might have the same issue here - battery all of a sudden is not holding a charge.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-12906736053435506192008-02-17T20:07:00.000-08:002008-02-17T20:07:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone: I bought this laptop for my 13 yr old for xmas. After 2 wks of use the battery would no longer chrg. Fussed with HP for over 2 hrs on 2occassions. Finally they sent a ac adapter and new battery 2 wks ago. Guess what, the same thing is happening again! Battery won't chrg! I don't see anyone else having this problem.<BR/>I hope someone can give me some advice before I pop a

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-75792168057415796772008-02-13T07:03:00.000-08:002008-02-13T07:03:00.000-08:00

For those of you downgrading to xp from vista, note that the unkown device can be fixed by installing the Richo Card reader driver. I downloaded the sp37614.exe from the HP site and it worked perfectly.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-49353535252202405182008-02-09T09:13:00.000-08:002008-02-09T09:13:00.000-08:00

Update - (my 2/7/08 comments) - Staples just came through with our "Rewards" Card credit - THANK-YOU Staples! Hopefully the balance of rebates will come shortly. <BR/><BR/>Staples Rocks!<BR/><BR/>Best.<BR/><BR/>ps. Love the Compaq F730us w/Vista & 4G installed RAM (system recognizing about 3G). <BR/><BR/>Compaq = Outstanding Value ! ! ! ! <BR/><BR/>pps. HTUR - thanks again for the site.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-8269479709348343432008-02-09T05:37:00.000-08:002008-02-09T05:37:00.000-08:00

Hi<BR/>I've been using F730US for the last 3-4 months and I must say that this is a really good bargain at $500. I got it for the same price... :)<BR/><BR/>Since I got it I've been following this forum for reviews and help and I must say that it has helped me a lot.<BR/><BR/>I generally use it for work so it just today that I was somehow able to find time to format it and install XP, coz Vista

prathttp://www.saleraja.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-49900057246188092422008-02-07T12:18:00.000-08:002008-02-07T12:18:00.000-08:00

"Easy" Rebates - ha . . . NO such thing - unless they're "instant" rebates - that's the only "easy" rebate. We're losing respect for Staples. They still haven't payed us on all rebates & provided the appropriate credits on our "rewards" card. Their "customer service" peeps do NOT follow through. Disappointing - these "slow" or "no" pay "rebate scams". Short-sighted business practices that

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-38262290437741755742008-01-23T13:12:00.000-08:002008-01-23T13:12:00.000-08:00

Actually, scratch that last post! Peer Guardian was blocking HP and so it wasn't working. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the help guys!

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13174664092675790530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-7189855363306064132008-01-23T13:04:00.000-08:002008-01-23T13:04:00.000-08:00

Could someone upload the XP drivers somewhere? All of the links on the HP site are dead when you try and download!

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13174664092675790530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-37782674411609044502008-01-22T13:26:00.000-08:002008-01-22T13:26:00.000-08:00

Mail in rebates bite. They count on a high percentage of peeps not sending them in, or not "qualifying" even if they do.<BR/><BR/>but, <BR/><BR/>The Compaq F730 is our 2nd Compaq. Both are GREAT notebooks & INCREDIBLE values. Rebate BS aside (we've only gotten 1/2 our Staples purchase rebates so-far & we followed the directions religiously).<BR/><BR/>Still, we're VERY PLEASED with our Compaqs!

Go Compaq!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-88081652515805077992008-01-20T18:02:00.000-08:002008-01-20T18:02:00.000-08:00

Hi High Tech,<BR/><BR/> Thanks for your suggestions and advice. I will, from now on, make copies of the rebate forms and save them in case of a scenario such as this one! <BR/><BR/> I scoured the internet for any rebate archives, etc., with no luck. I ended up emailing Staples again, and giving them all the info that I have on the reciept, and I got a different response from them. <BR/><BR/>

Glennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-41969665213513720112008-01-17T16:30:00.000-08:002008-01-17T16:30:00.000-08:00

You can lookup the rebates at the Staples Easy Rebates website, so you could find the rebate code there.<BR/><BR/>Also, if this was an Easy Rebate, you can also submit it online, using your rebate receipt.<BR/><BR/>Making a copy of rebates submitted by mail is a must. They could be lost in the mail or mishandled - in addition to cases where they may be stalling on purpose.<BR/><BR/>In my

High Tech User Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01754944063142423173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-31493810565639191932008-01-17T15:31:00.000-08:002008-01-17T15:31:00.000-08:00

Need help with Staples Rebate! <BR/><BR/> I am getting the runaround from Staples regarding my $30 rebate on the F730us that I purchased in late October, when the price was $479.98, and a $30 rebate...bringing the final price to $449.98. <BR/><BR/> I mailed the rebate form, along with a copy of the receipt on or about November 1st, and have heard nothing yet. So, I went to the rebate website,

Glennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618221106726638545.post-69863032590485209582008-01-11T11:24:00.000-08:002008-01-11T11:24:00.000-08:00

Ooops, Task Manager in the System Tray is the black/green grid-box, it is not red/green! Side-effects of XMas? :)

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