McMannis - Re: " Can anyone venture a guess why Compaq has stopped offering configurable Presario 1200 series notebooks with K6-2 chips?"
Here's one possibility.
"Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news) today announced the innovative 1600-XL all-in-one notebooks, featuring the latest Intel Celeron and Pentium III processors.
The Presario 1600-XL Series notebooks are filled with robust features that meet the demands of mobile consumers. Speed and performance are delivered with the Intel Celeron 466, 500 MHz and Pentium III 500 and 600 MHz processor offerings. "
Paul
{==============================}
Wednesday February 16, 11:29 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq Web Advisory: Compaq Announces New Ultimate All-in-One Mobile Internet PC With Latest Intel Processor
New Information on Compaq Web Site
HOUSTON, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to offer consumers the best Internet experience and great value, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news) today announced the innovative 1600-XL all-in-one notebooks, featuring the latest Intel Celeron and Pentium III processors.
The Presario 1600-XL Series notebooks are filled with robust features that meet the demands of mobile consumers. Speed and performance are delivered with the Intel Celeron 466, 500 MHz and Pentium III 500 and 600 MHz processor offerings. The notebooks boast a strong hard drive capacity of up to 12.0GB and include 64MB of standard memory -- configurable to 192MB. The line is equipped with such rich features as a built-in DVD drive and TV-Out, which enable users to transform their notebooks into a DVD movie player. With DisqPlay2 and the JBL Sound System, consumers can enjoy listening to their favorite CDs without ever needing to turn on the PC. Consumers can also choose from a 12.1'' or a larger 14.1'' TFT display for a true multimedia experience. Measuring a mere 1.69'' x 12.4'' x 10.43'' and weighing 7.2 lbs., the Presario 1600-XL series delivers great performance in a compact, lightweight design.
The Presario 1600-XL notebooks are available now starting at $1,499. The Presario line can be purchased through Compaq's retailer partners, directly through Compaq's ''Built For You'' kiosks located in participating retail stores, through the Web at athome.compaq.com or by phone at 1-800-888-0220. For more details on these and other Compaq consumer products, please visit Compaq's Web site at athome.compaq.com.
Compaq Background
Compaq 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 compaq.com.
Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and / or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include the failure to close the contemplated transaction with Inacom; failure of systems associated with order fulfillment; the failure to close certain contemplated sales; changes in product mix; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; continued competitive factors and pricing pressures; and market responses to pricing actions and promotional programs. Further information on the factors that could affect Compaq's financial results are included in its SEC filings, including the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, and the latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
More Quotes and News: Compaq Computer Corp (NYSE:CPQ - news)
Related News Categories: computer hardware, computers
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
