Compaq Presario 5150

By aaron.axvig, Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:51
Ad for Compaq Presario computer bundle

Very similar to this example.  And based on the ad from there which matched exactly on specs, I think it was the 5150 model.  It was purchased from RadioShack.

  • Came with the Compaq Creative Learning Series bundle of CDs:
  • Also included separately I think:
  • Added a 52x Pacific Digital CD burner
  • Windows 98 SE added USB support so it was sort of able to use a crazy wireless card (PCMCIA I think) that sat in a USB adapter.  But there were ongoing issues, so eventually we upgraded to Windows Me.  I believe that was $120.
CPU
AMD K6-2 350MHz
RAM
128MB
Storage
8GB 5.25" HDD
Start of usage
Price
$2000
Usage
Family
Display
17" CRT
Type
Desktop
OS
Windows 98 SE, Windows ME