How Compaq’s Name Landed on a New Android Tablet

Compaq once stood as a giant in personal computers. Decades later, the brand lives on through licensing agreements with other companies. One result is the Qtab Pro, an 11-inch Android tablet now available on store shelves. The story behind it mixes history with everyday hardware in ways that keep drawing attention.

People who remember Compaq from the 80s and 90s may get a glimmer of nostalgia when they see the old logo again. Of course Compaq itself is long gone, all that’s left is the memory, because it merged with HP back in the day. Since then, a number of different companies have acquired the rights to use the brand on their products. Trident Corp, based in Mexico, now has the rights to use the Compaq name on a variety of devices. These include phones, smart TVs, Bluetooth speakers, and, yes, tablets such as this one. The Qtab Pro tablet costs $250 and comes pre-installed with Android 15.

When you first open the box, a few small surprises appear. There’s the tablet itself, as well as a clever little case that folds out to act as a stand, a charging adapter, a USB-C cable, a tool for removing the SIM card, and a manual, but the real kicker is that the tablet already comes with two fairly decent screen protectors installed on the display. That display is a standard 11-inch with full HD quality, and the device itself feels light as a feather, designed for carrying in your bag as a daily companion rather than making a statement.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 685 octa-core processor powers the operation, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. That’s more than enough power to handle the average user’s needs without breaking a sweat. You can watch videos in 1080p at 60 frames per second without a lag, and apps open quickly enough for browsing, streaming, and doing some work. They also included twin SIM slots, so you can stay connected on the road even when there is no internet available.

The software is as clean as it gets, as it’s almost stock Android. All of the Google apps load quickly, and there is little unnecessary trash on the device. Michael MJD performed a brief examination and discovered that it is running a security patch from mid-2025 and a weird updater program that requests some quite extensive rights, but otherwise it is a regular Android experience. The battery life is also pretty standard, lasting a couple hours of mixed use.