I fixed Compaq Laptops from '88-97'. They're pretty stable, although I mainly worked on business-oriented models. 

Compaq was bought by HP a couple years back. I didn't know they still had their own brands, but they're usually reliable.

Acer I don't know that well.  I think they're usually 'entry-level' machines, but I think I've only seen a couple.

But stand by for further postings...;)

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)