~~~Compaq Uses K6-2 for Notebooks Aimed at Business Market~~~
Now AMD needs Compaq to use the K6-2 in Compaq's Armada notebooks.
Compaq doesn't use the Celeron in their Prosignia notebooks, only the K6-2 and PII.
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Compaq Web Advisory: Compaq Aggressively Targets Small and Medium Business Market With $799 Prosignia Desktop 320, $1,399 Prosignia Notebook 150
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 1999--In an ongoing effort to offer small and medium businesses (SMB) value-added products and services at aggressive prices, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today announced the immediate availability of its Prosignia Desktop 320 with a 15-inch Compaq S500 monitor (13.8-inch viewable) for $799, and its Prosignia Notebook 150 for $1,399.
''Compaq is aggressively educating the SMB market that it does not need to purchase a second- or third-tier brand in order to obtain the best value,'' said Bill Hensler, Vice President and General Manager, Small and Medium Business Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. ''Now, small and medium businesses can purchase award-winning Prosignia desktop and notebook solutions at the same cost as many off-brands or white box products, without having to sacrifice performance and functionality.''
The Prosignia Desktop 320, designed for affordable performance right out of the box, comes with a 400MHz Intel Celeron processor, 4.3GB U4 hard drive, 32MB SDRAM, a 15-inch Compaq S500 monitor, and pre-installed Microsoft Word 2000. More information on the Prosignia Desktop 320 can be found at compaq.com.
The Prosignia Notebook 150, which delivers essential portable computing features at breakthrough prices, is equipped with a 400MHz AMD K6-2 processor, 12.1-inch TFT display, 4GB hard drive, 32MB SDRAM, and pre-installed Microsoft Word 2000. Additional information on the Prosignia Notebook 150 can be located at compaq.com.
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