Compare Compaq Deskpro EN (470017-490) PC Desktop to Compaq iPAQ Avant-Garde (470018-216) PC Desktop

The Deskpro EN series of personal computers sets a new benchmark for performance, adaptability, and cost control in large enterprise computing environments by offering powerful Intel processors. Increasingly powerful hard drives and networking capability make these products the new standard for business computing.??The modular design redefines serviceability. Components that are commonly replaced are easily accessible once the hood is removed. No tools are necessary to remove the hood, the hard drives, or even the system board. Coupled with the use of industry standard components, service calls, parts replacement, and the training required performing service and upgrades are minimized and simplified. These and all Deskpro personal computers include a full set of intelligent manageability solutions that deliver easy centralized control and management throughout the PC lifecycle. Perfect for enterprise customers who value comprehensive manageability and maximum expandability from a s... Less

Compaq refers to its latest product, the iPAQ, as an Internet device, implying that its primary purpose is to access the Web. Such a product is typically meant for consumers. The Compaq iPAQ is in fact a fully functional corporate PC - albeit an unusual one.??Smaller than most mini-towers and irregular in shape, the iPAQ has no bus slots, and its lone external drive bay does not accept desktop drives. Rather, it accepts the hot-swappable drives typically used in Compaq's Armada notebooks. This uniquely designed product is ideal for corporate network environments and for employees who primarily use their PC for mainstream office productivity applications and corporate Internet/intranet access. Less