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Date: 11/23 14:30 EST
COMPAQ: Compaq announces new Deskpro PCs and Deskpro Workstation
with Intel 820 Chipset
NOV 23, 1999, M2 Communications - Compaq has announced availability of
the new Deskpro Workstation range and new models of Deskpro EN Series
PCs with the enhanced-performance Intel 820 chipset, which allows
customers to take full advantage of the newest 0.18 micron Intel
Pentium III processors up to 733MHz. In addition, the 820 chipset
supports both the 100 and 133 MHz Front Side Bus, 4X AGP graphics,
RDRAM memory (RAMBUS) memory, Ultra ATA66 hard drives and AC97 Audio.
The Deskpro Workstation AP250 combines the features of high
performance workstations with the manageability and affordability of a
PC. The Deskpro Workstation AP250 is tested and certified by key ISVs
to run demanding applications in CAD, engineering and creative
environments.
Compaq is offering the Intel 820 chipset on the Deskpro EN Series PCs
and the Deskpro EN Space Saver, the most powerful for its size in the
industry.
David Matthews, group manager - product management for Compaq UK,
said: "The new Deskpro Workstation delivers high performance graphics
and storage subsystems at aggressive price points without sacrificing
the quality, manageability and platform stability that all Compaq
products offer. With this new addition to its workstations lines,
Compaq now offers a range of solutions to meet every customer's
performance and cost requirements."
Available beginning of December, the Deskpro Workstation with the 820
chipset can be configured with a single 733 MHz Intel Pentium III
processor, 128 MB RDRAM (up to 1 GB when 288-Mb technology becomes
available), 9.1 GB Wide Ultra3 SCSI (10 KRPM) hard drive, Intel
PRO/100+ Management Adapter, and Matrox Millennium G400, ELSA Synergy
II or Oxygen GVX1 graphics board.
"Our support for theses next-generation stable chipsets and
processors confirms Compaq's commitment to providing the latest and
best technology to our customers. We are ensuring that they will
benefit from long PC lifecycles and exceptional performance," continued
Matthews.
Also available beginning of December, the Deskpro EN Space Saver PC
with the 820 chipset comes with 667MHz or 733MHz Pentium III
processors, 133 MHz Front Side Bus, 128 MB of RDRAM memory, 13.5 GB
Smart Ultra ATA hard drive, 24x MAX Slimline CD-ROM, integrated Matrox
Millennium G400-SG 4x AGP graphics, and integrated Intel AC97 audio.
Compaq is also offering three other Deskpro EN Series PC models with
the 820 chipset in a desktop form factor. Deskpro EN Series desktops
come with 667 MHz, or 733 MHz Pentium III processors, with the 820
chipset, 128 MB RDRAM, 13.5 GB Smart II Ultra ATA hard drive, Matrox
Millennium G400 4x AGP graphics board, and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or
Windows 95/98 dual-install operating systems.
Notes to editors: Company Background Compaq is the second largest
computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of
personal computers. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software,
solutions and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing
solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and
communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and
consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally
friendly programmes and business practices.
Compaq was established in the UK in 1984 and is headquartered in
Richmond, Surrey. Its products and services are sold and supported
through a network of marketing partners across the UK.
Customer advice, reseller locations and information about Compaq and
its products can be found at compaq.co.uk or by calling the
Compaq Call Centre on 0845 270 4000. This is the Compaq UK telephone
number for publication (all clients are charged at local rates). |
