Compaq Armada

The 3 generation can be classified:

• First gen with gray 1100/4100/4200 low-end lines and white 7300 and 7700 hi-end lines with Pentium I (or Pentium MMX) CPU's.
• Second gen — the design unification: new 1500/1700 and 3500 models, and redesign of previous generation hi-end lines (7400 and 7800 laptops) — all-gray design and wave in a palmrest (if they exist); except early models of 1500 line, all new models have a Pentium II CPU in a base.

• Mid-gen 6500 laptop — first hi-end model without a PointStick; the design was similar to a latest DEC laptops, just because the DEC was acquired in June 1998 by Compaq.

• And third gen — E, M and V series with all-flat design, similar to 6500 model, with dark-gray case and blue touchpad (or pointstick) buttons.

The last models (100s/110) is a transitive generation between the Armada and Evo lines.

Armada is a line of classic business laptops, with hot-swappable bays (include the easy-removable MultiBay CD/DVD-drive), magnesium alloys (except some models), and have a dual battery and docking stations as common option. Armada E500 (with PC card) is a first laptop with optional fingerprint reader.[1][2] Some models have a small lifting feets; some models can be ordered with internal power supply, and all of Armada laptops have a screen latches (except 1100 line).

A affordable version of the Contura 420 & 430C(X) models with same case and base specs and start at less than $2,000. The Armada version has a larger HDD and better CPU, but less warranty and no docking port. They only have a FDD, 8 or 16 MB base RAM and one EDO SODIMM RAM slot (that limited upgradeability up to 24 or 32 MB), and a NiMH battery with up to ~2–3 hours of runtime. This is the last Compaq notebook without a sound card. T models have a TFT display, just like the Contura CX models.

290 x 260 x 38 mm; ~2.3 kg. 10.4" screen (passive for base model, active for T).

Armada 1110 − Pentium (75); CSTN 640x480 screen.[5]

Armada 1120(T) − Pentium (100), CSTN/TN 640x480 screen.[6][4]

Armada 1130(T) − Pentium (120/133), CSTN/TN 800x600 screen, 16MB RAM soldered. Cirrus Logic GD7548.

Mainstream lines; 2 RAM slots, CD drive option, gray plastic case with internal magnesium alloy and speakers in palmrest. Cirrus Logic graphic. Support for up to 3 batteries with promised 12 hours of working (Li-ion batteries also as option); the transportation handle with additional battery inside of them is one of these options.

Supports full-size dock option (Convenience Base) and smallest 4100 series docking base.

302 x 226 x 57 mm (38 mm Slimline); ~2.8 kg[7] (4.13 kg with Dock station). Up to 12.1" screen.

4200 series significant differences: Cardbus slot; non-upgradable CPU; 430TX chipset, C&T 65555 video.[9] 2.4+ kg.[10] Non-compatible with 4100 series 4 GB HDD option; 32 MB of soldered RAM and limit is 96 MB.

• Armada 4200T − Pentium MMX (233); 12.1" (800x600).

• Armada 4210T − Same as 4200T, instead hard drive.

• Armada 4220T − Pentium MMX (266).

Slightly more affordable and compact version of 7700 line. New white case with hiding keyboard, MultiBay, palmrest with speakers.

12.1" screens and S3 Aurora64V+ (2MB) video; 305x235x39 mm; ~2.7+ kg (up to 3.2 with CD-rom); up to 128 MB RAM (2 slots), with no soldered.

Successor of LTE 5000 line, starts in end of 1997 with 7750MT model.[12] White case with no palmrest, speakers on the sides of screen.

~3.3-3.5 kg, 320x242x51 mm; 2 EDO RAM slots + soldered. S3 Aurora video (2 MB).

Both series looks similar (dark-gray bulky cases with touchpad), but have absolute different sizes and platforms (Pentium I or II for 1500 and only Pentium II for 1700). The 1500 models have a CD/DVD bay in right side of laptop, instead of 1700 line with frontal bay placement. Both model lines supports Convenience Base II dock.

1998's armada 1550DMT

1500 series — 310 x 244 x 53 mm; ~3.3 kg. 11.3 STN or 12.1 TN SVGA (800x600) screens. 16 or 32 MB RAM soldered, 1 slot. C&T 68554 video (2MB).[18] USB port. Optional additional battery instead of FDD. The early 1510-1598 models supports only EDO RAM, instead of Pentium II-based 1500 model with SDRAM option.

1700 series — 318x245x58 mm; 3.6+ kg, up to 14.1" (1024x768); 1 slot + soldered RAM. CD/DVD + FDD (MultiBay)[24]

• 1700 — Pentium II (233-300); 32 MB soldered, up to 160 MB RAM. 12.1"/13.3/14.1" screen options;

• 1750 — Pentium II (333-400); 64 MB soldered, up to 192 MB.[25]

Slim line; 300x236x33mm, ~2 kg; Pentium II (266-366); 12.1/13.3" LCD (800x600/1024x768), Rage LT Pro video. USB; Dock port.[26]

Hi-end model; 318x244x41 mm. 1999; 13.3" or 14" LCD (1024x768), Pentium II (266-366); CD/DVD-rom, S3 Virge/MX (4MB); 2 RAM slots, up to 256 MB. Magnesium top cover and speakers in wavy palmrest.[27][28]

1998's Armada 7800

Top model; Facelifted version (but dark gray instead of white) of 77#0 series with another display module and top cover.

Pentium II (266-400); S3 Virge (4 MB); 13.3" or 14" screen; up to 256 MB RAM (2 slots).[29]

Same models with internal differences; 14.7"-based case, with 14.1", 13.3" and 12.1" screens options. 316x254x42 mm. The Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers offer advanced modularity, Intel Pentium II, III, and Celeron processors, AGP port implementation, and extensive multimedia support. The computers provide desktop functionality and connectivity through the optional expansion base, convenience base, or port replicator[31] Gray flat-shape case with lifting feets. ATI RAGE LT Pro (4MB); Up to 512MB RAM.

Armada V300 — Touchpad only; Celeron (400-500); 64 or 32 MB RAM soldered.

Armada E500 — Pointstick or Touchpad; Pentium II or III (366-700); 64 MB RAM soldered. Supports additional battery instead of FDD. has two PC Card slots (instead of one in V300 model). May have a 15" screen with slightly biggest topcase and extremely thin bezels.

Armada E500s — Pentium III or Celeron (up to 800);[32]

Hi-end thin-and-light 11.3" laptop without a CD- or FDD-disk drive, successor of DEC HiNote Ultra line; they started around $1,999 with base configuration.[33] Pentium II or III (333-500), Touchpad; ATI Rage LT pro (4 MB). Magnesium case, 1 RAM slot, 64 MB soldered, up to 320MB; 1.6 kg. 800x600 or 1024x768 screen.[34] 264x229x23mm.

Thin-and-light version of E700 model. Pointstick or touchpad; Pentium II (from 366) or III (650-1000); 14.1" with up to 1024x768. 2 RAM slots, 64 MB soldered; up to 576MB. CD/DVD drive. ATI Mobility PRO (8 MB). Magnesium top cover.[35] 315x250x28mm, ~2.2 kg. They have a positive PC Mag review.[36]

Similar design to the M700 model, but with additional expansion bays. Pentium II or III (400-500), 14" or 15" 1024 × 768 screens. Up to 640 MB (with 128 MB soldered) RAM. 320x260x51 mm, ~4.0 kg.[37][38]

2000; have a sibling low-end version with "Notebook 100" name.[39]

AMD K6-2+ (533); 1 RAM slot, 64 or 32 MB soldered, up to 192 or 160 MB; Trident CyberBlade i7 (8 MB). 800x600 12.1" or 1024x768 13.3" screen options. ~3.1 kg. 297x239x44 mm.[40][41]

2001; Affordable version of Evo N110 model.

Pentium III(800-850); up to 320 MB RAM (64 soldered); 14.1" 1024x768, or 12.1" 800x600; 318x248x42 mm, ~3.4 kg. ATI RAGE LT Pro (4 MB).;[42][43] 3.2 kg

Armada 110s − Celeron (700-850) is only difference; Exist the uncommon model with 128 MB of soldered RAM.[44]