Intel Investors - Compaq Introduces New Intel Based PCs !
I guess AMD hasn't taken over all of Compaq's business - yet !
"The EZ2000 PC is the latest in a new class of computers to take advantage of smaller motherboards, or internal chassis, from top PC chip maker Intel Corp. and simpler connector technology known as Universal Serial Bus (USB).
The new PCs take up roughly one third the desktop space of a normal sized PC and in Dell's case come in different colours, echoing a consumer friendly industrial design strategy pioneered by Apple Computer Inc. .
One notable difference is that Compaq offers a floppy drive, while Dell eliminated the floppy drive as a standard feature in its Webpc.
The new Compaq EZ2000 PCs feature Intel Celeron and Pentium III processors and come with panels to add additional memory memory, peripherals, or hard drives. "
Note the Proxim/Wireless mention - another Intel Connection !
Paul
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newsalert.com
January 05, 2000 02:00
Compaq unveils streamlined consumer PC models
HOUSTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Compaq Computer Corp said on Wednesday it will introduce a new line-up of innovative personal computers, wireless links and digital cameras that mark a further break from its focus on traditional beige-box PCs.
Compaq said its new Presario EZ2000 PC models, with prices starting at $999, come with easy-to-use features and one-touch Internet access.
The Presario EZ2000 PC parallels a new line of small and stylish PCs introduced last month by rival Dell , the world's No. 2 personal computer maker. Other PC makers plan similar machines in coming months.
Compaq, the world's top PC maker, introduced iPaq, a simplified office PC with a similar design aimed at corporate customers in November that starts at $499 but does without certain features consumers may expect.
The EZ2000 PC is the latest in a new class of computers to take advantage of smaller motherboards, or internal chassis, from top PC chip maker Intel Corp. and simpler connector technology known as Universal Serial Bus (USB).
The new PCs take up roughly one third the desktop space of a normal sized PC and in Dell's case come in different colours, echoing a consumer friendly industrial design strategy pioneered by Apple Computer Inc. .
One notable difference is that Compaq offers a floppy drive, while Dell eliminated the floppy drive as a standard feature in its Webpc.
The new Compaq EZ2000 PCs feature Intel Celeron and Pentium III processors and come with panels to add additional memory memory, peripherals, or hard drives.
Another feature on the new Presario allows users to set a time for their PC to "wake-up" and check for incoming e-mail.
The Presario EZ2000 Series PCs boast a compact disc read-write drive along with the RioPort Audio Manager and MGI Videowave III software for managing digital music and video.
In addition, a second model, the Presario EZ2700, is available from Compaq and both the new PCs will be available in late-January.
Compaq also announced a completely redesigned monitor to complement the Presario EZ2000 Series - the MV 730i 17-inch multimedia monitor, priced at $399.
The company is also offering a wireless connection device in partnership with Proxim Inc. that allows consumers to create a wireless home computer network.
Finally, Compaq said it was now making digital cameras available with virtually all of its consumer desktop PCs. A statement did not include prices and Compaq officials were not immediately available to provide details.
The products will be unveiled at the Winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES) beginning in Las Vegas later this week |
