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New Information On Compaq Web Site; Compaq Announces Ultimate Desktop Replacement Featuring Intel Pentium III Processors
Business Wire, Oct 25, 1999
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 1999--
New Presario Portable and Desktop PCs Available at Retail and Via
Compaq's "Built For You" Program
Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today introduced the ultimate desktop replacement - the Presario 1830 notebook PC - which offers consumers the fastest processing power available from Intel(R) and is available at retail locations. Compaq also unveiled the Presario 1800T Series, which is available through Compaq's "Built for You" kiosk program at more than 9,300 participating retailers or direct from Compaq.
Also announced today is the new Presario 5700T(1) desktop with Intel Pentium(R) III processors - 650 and 700 MHz.
The Presario 1830, which starts at $2,899(2), and the 1800T(3) can be configured-to-order starting at $2,099. With award-winning JBL Pro Audio, a vivid 15-inch TFT screen and DVD drive, consumers will be able to watch their favorite movie or listen to CDs whether at home or on the road. Both notebooks are available with powerful new technologies including the latest Intel Pentium III processors ranging from 450 and 500 MHz, 15-inch XGA TFT screen, DVD, 64 MB of SyncDRAM RAM, and DisqPlay 2, which allows consumers to play CDs without powering up the PC.
The new Presario 5700T Series desktop starting at $1,129 features Intel's PIII 650 or 700 MHz processors, which offer consumers fast computing power at a great value. For more details on these notebooks and desktops or other Compaq consumer products, visit Compaq's Web site at: http://athome.compaq.com/store/index.asp.
> Compaq BackgroundCompaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at http://www.compaq.com.
Compaq and Presario, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Footnotes:
1. The Compaq Presario 5700T desktop is only available through the
Built For You program starting at $1,129 and can be
configured-to-order to the customer's specification.
2. Estimated U.S. retail price. Retailer prices may vary.
3. The Compaq Presario 1800T notebook is only available through the
Built For You. The 1800T can be configured-to-order with the
customer's specification.
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