PC intros fall early. (fall 1996 lineup of personal computers from Packard Bell, Compaq and NEC)

HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network, July, 1996 by Ryan, Ken

Compaq, NEC and Packard Bell introduced their fall 1996 line up of personal computers. Except for a few enhancements, the new computers are substantially similar to the manufacturer's spring 1996 products. Packard Bell computers feature a new Navigator interface. Compaq's computers have user-friendly enhancements, such as volume controls on the machine.

NEW YORK--Three major PC vendors are introducing their fall lineups, looking to add vigor to a retail industry that has experienced a general slowdown in sales this year, according to retailers.

As is the trend, Packard Bell, Compaq and NEC are offering specific models for the different subsets of the consumer market--the general family, home office user, gaming enthusiast and heavy Internet user.

While...

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