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Compaq Evo

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Compaq Evo
A Compaq Evo D510 desktop computer
DeveloperCompaq
Hewlett-Packard
ManufacturerCompaq
Hewlett-Packard
TypeLaptop / Desktop / thin client
Release date2001–2003
Discontinued2003
CPUIntel Pentium III, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Pentium M, Intel Xeon
Predecessor2001 (Compaq):
Compaq Armada (notebooks)
Compaq Deskpro (desktops)
Compaq Professional Workstation (workstations)
2002 (HP acquisition):
HP OmniBook (notebooks)
HP Vectra (desktops)
HP Kayak (workstations)
SuccessorHP Compaq

The Compaq Evo is a series of business PCs (desktop and laptop) and thin clients made by Compaq and then Hewlett-Packard following the 2002 merger. The Evo brand was introduced by Compaq in May 2001 as a business-oriented brand. It replaced the Deskpro brand of desktops and the Armada brand of notebooks.[1] Evo was rebranded as HP Compaq which was used until 2008. It is not to be confused with the later Intel Evo branding for performant laptops.

Design

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Compaq Evo N800v

The Desktops were small and made to be positioned horizontally instead of vertically so that the monitor could be placed on top to save space. Most featured a sleek silver and black compact design. The early models were shipped with CD-ROM drives but Compaq shipped Evos with CD-RW drives and DVD-ROM drives. The design of some models were only allowed for one CD or DVD drive, but some models had bigger designs for 2 CD or DVD drives. Some models also shipped with a 3½ floppy drive, positioned below the CD or DVD drive. Most models also had 2 USB 2.0 ports in the front for convenience as well as having two in the back for human interface devices and external volumes. Most also had a headphone and microphone jack in the front with a line in and line out in the back.

The laptops were a conservative design, described by one reviewer[2] as "The old-school black, squared-off-corner business notebook". Most models had a tough black case reminiscent of IBM's ThinkPad, a midsize 14" or 15" screen and good multimedia capability.

Most desktops and some laptops[3][4] were shipped with Pentium 4 processors and some Laptops were shipped with Centrino platforms. The thin clients were based on the Geode processor family.

Distribution

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The Compaq Evo was a great option for businesses and schools because of its compact and cheap design,[5] as well as having specs suitable for these specific markets. All Compaq Evo computers came shipped with either Windows 2000 or Windows XP preinstalled.

The last Evo-branded models were released in 2003,[6] and later replaced by re-branded (like other Compaq-branded products) HP Compaq products.[7]

Models

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Compaq Evo D510 e-PC with Samsung monitor

Desktop models (D and W series)

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  • Compaq Evo D300 series
  • Compaq Evo D310 series
  • Compaq Evo D311 series
  • Compaq Evo D320 series
  • Compaq Evo D380 series
  • Compaq Evo D381 series
  • Compaq Evo D500 series
  • Compaq Evo D510 series
  • Compaq Evo D520 series
  • Compaq Evo W4000 series
  • Compaq Evo W6000 series
  • Compaq Evo W8000 series
Compaq Evo N610c

Notebook models (N series)

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Compaq Evo laptops
2001 2002 2003
Main 14" Intel-based
(Pentium III/M) 		N600c N610(c/v) N620c
12" N400c[8][9] N410c
10" N200[10]
Entry 15" Intel-based
(Pentium 4) 		N1000(c/v) N1020v
AMD-based N1005v[11] N1015v
Intel-based
(Pentium 4) 		N800(c/v/w)[12][13]
Intel-based
(Pentium III/M) 		N180[14]
14" N160[15]
N150[16]
N110
"V" - Value version, "W" - workstation.

The Presario-based series laptop (N800 and N1000) uses a desktop-based Pentium 4 CPU.[17]

Known near-clone laptop models:

  • Evo N110 - Armada 110[18]
  • Evo N400c - Armada M300
  • Evo N800 series - Presario 2800[12]
  • Evo N1000/N1020 - Presario 1500[19]
  • Evo N1005 - Presario 900[20]

The final model to carry the Compaq Evo name was the 14.1" N620c notebook. It was an early Pentium M system which featured up to a 1.6GHz processor, it offered 256 MB RAM as standard but that amount can be easily upgraded to 512 MB or even 1 GB. The N620c was not Intel Centrino-based[2] but instead used a Compaq wireless module that snapped onto the Multiport slot on the lid of the notebook.

Thin clients (T series)

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Evo T20

Thin Clients are corporate client devices that allows a user to access a network account located on a server. The vertical orientation enhanced air flow without the need for a fan. Despite its small size, the design provides a distinctive appearance with a high degree of visual impact. They come in two different series.

  • Compaq Evo T20 series[21]
  • Compaq Evo T30 series[22]
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References

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  1. ^ "HP puts Evo name out to pasture - CNET News". archive.is. 2012-07-16. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  2. ^ a b Hutchins, Eric (2003-11-11). "The Compaq Evo N620c". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  3. ^ "Compaq Evo Notebook N1000v QuickSpecs" (PDF). nts.nl. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2005-03-15.
  4. ^ "Review: Compaq evo n1020v laptop (Photos included) - Ars Technica OpenForum". arstechnica.com. 5 April 2003. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  5. ^ "HP Compaq EVO D51S SFF P4 2.0Ghz 512MB 40GB Win XP Pro". Morgan Computers. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  6. ^ "History of Computers | Definition & Types". study.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  7. ^ Service, Tom Krazit, IDG News (2002-05-28). "HP rebrands Compaq server, desktop products". Computerworld. Retrieved 2023-02-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ COMPAQ EVO NOTEBOOK N400C SPECIFICATION
  9. ^ "Compaq Evo N400C Review". ZDNet. Archived from the original on March 6, 2017. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  10. ^ COMPAQ N200 QUICKSPECS
  11. ^ COMPAQ EVO NOTEBOOK N1005V SPECIFICATION
  12. ^ a b Features - Compaq Evo N800c Series Maintenance And Service Manual, p. 7
  13. ^ "Compaq Evo N800". PCMag India. 2004-12-07. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  14. ^ COMPAQ EVO N180 QUICK SPECIFICATION
  15. ^ "Compaq Evo N160 Review". ZDNet. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  16. ^ COMPAQ DA-10837 QUICKSPECS
  17. ^ "Compaq Evo N800w Review". ZDNet. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  18. ^ COMPAQ ARMADA 110 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE MANUAL
  19. ^ COMPAQ 1500 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE MANUAL
  20. ^ Compaq-Evo-Notebook-N1005-Series
  21. ^ "Compaq Evo Thin Client T20 - World Wide QuickSpecs". 2011-06-14. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  22. ^ "Compaq Evo Thin Client T30 - World Wide QuickSpecs". 2011-06-14. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
Preceded by
Compaq Deskpro desktops
Compaq Armada laptops
 Compaq Evo
2001 - 2003 		Succeeded by
HP Compaq laptops and desktops
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