Compaq, the popular PC brand that was widely known in the late 1990s, was acquired by HP in 2002. HP gradually phased out the Compaq branding from its PC business during the early 2010s. In recent years, the Compaq name has returned to the consumer electronics market through brand licensing partners, with the focus largely on budget and entry-level Android devices in emerging markets, particularly Latin America and some Asian markets.

In recent years, the brand has also entered the smartphone segment with entry-level models such as the Q6 and Q3 and has now added a new tablet to its lineup, the Compaq QTab Ultra 12.6.

Compaq QTab Ultra 12.6 specifications and features

The Compaq QTab Ultra 12.6 features a 12.6-inch InCell AMOLED display with a 1600 x 2560 pixel resolution. The large panel is aimed at entertainment as well as productivity tasks such as studying, drawing, and working with documents.

The tablet runs Android 15 and supports 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and USB-C with OTG support. It also has an 11,000mAh battery, with Compaq claiming up to 500 hours of standby time and around six hours of continuous use. It supports 18W fast charging.  

The QTab Ultra 12.6 also comes with a stylus pen and protective case in the box, while an external keyboard can be used for a more laptop-like setup. The tablet comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, while a microSD card slot allows users to expand storage by up to 2TB.

The tablet is designed to be a more versatile option for users who want a large screen for media consumption and creative work. However, the product listing does not disclose the chipset or camera specifications, so those details remain unclear.

Compaq QTab Ultra 12.6 price and availability

The Compaq QTab Ultra 12.6 is listed in Mexico for MXN 8,499 (~$503) and is available to purchase through Compaq’s Mexican website. As seen above, the retail package includes a protective case, stylus, power adapter, and charging cable alongside the tablet. There is currently no information about its availability in other markets.

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Remember Compaq, the former PC giant which used to be IBM’s rival in the 90s, and even one of the top three PC companies before merging with HP in 2002? It is making a comeback. Yes, Compaq is going to be resurrected!

A tweet by an account dubbed Compaq (@CompaqReboot) has teased the return of the popular PC brand which HP discontinued in 2013. The tweet includes the familiar Compaq logo used between 1992 and 2007 and a caption that reads “Coming soon. #Compaq”.

Coming soon. #Compaq pic.twitter.com/G05Nu7JrOV

— Compaq (@CompaqReboot) August 29, 2021

We are not sure if the Compaq brand has been reacquired by HP. This is because an Argentine company called Grupo Newsan acquired the brand license in 2015 before ditching it a few years later. However, the location of the account is in Anaheim, California. There are a lot of tech companies in the city, so there is no saying who now owns the brand. Regardless, we are excited to see the return of the brand to the market.

During the time it was owned by HP, Compaq-branded computers launched under the budget category. It remains to be seen if that will be the case with its return, though it will be facing some stiff competition. Since it left the market, there have been new players including brands such as Huawei, Honor, Xiaomi, Redmi, and Realme which are best known as phone manufacturers but have now diversified their product lineup to include computers and related accessories. Older brands such as Acer and ASUS have also significantly stepped up their game.

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