Compaq Presario 1700

The Compaq Presario 1700 is a notebook PC, first manufactured by Compaq in 1999, notable for its Intel processors and 8 MB (8 MiB) Mobility Rage M1 Graphics chip.

Specification

• • 500 MHz-700 MHz Intel Celeron
  • 500 MHz-1000 MHz Intel Pentium III with Speedstep,
  • 128-512 SODIMM SDRAM PC100, 2 banks
  • 6.0 GB-40 GB (6 to 40 billion bytes) hard drive
  • 2x USB 1.1
  • 3 hour high-capacity battery
  • 24x CD-ROM / 24x CD-RW / 8x DVD-ROM drive
  • Mobility Rage M1 AGP Graphics Chip with 8 MB Video RAM
  • 14 or 15" XGA Screen
  • 3.2 lb
  • 1.3" depth

The relatively large screen, coupled with thin and light casing, allowed a balance of power and portability; especially given the quoted 3 hour battery life. This made the notebook especially popular with business users.

Mobility Rage M1 AGP

The inclusion of the ATI Rage M1 Graphics Chip allowed the 1700 to compete closely with high-end notebooks from higher price ranges. This heightened attraction from the business market, as the system could comfortably run high-demand applications with relative ease in a lightweight and portable form.