Posted 05/03/2000 11:16am by Mike Magee
Compaq to intro new desktop boxes
The PC manufacturing wing of Compaq is set to announce two fresh models in its
75xx range in the next two weeks, The Register has learned.
Both models are based on Pentium III Coppermine technology, and our information is
that market pressure, plus increased availability of Intel processors, has allowed The
Big Q to roll out the machines.
The CPQ 7598 uses a Pentium III running at 600 MHz, comes with 128 of memory, a
40GB hard drive, a 40-soeed CD ROM, CD-RW, a 56K modem and a Quickcam.
The other model in the range, the CPQ 7599 uses a Pentium III 700 MHz chip, but
otherwise has an identical configuration to the 7598.
However, retailers close to Q's plans are noting that there appears to be an availability
problem with Logitech Quickcams which Compaq is offering with many of its newer
models. Instead of there being a bright and shiny Quickcam inside the box, instead
there is a coupon, which explains that production on the units is constrained, with
around a five week delay.
However, Compaq is, as the expression goes, "fessing up" to the problem and will
pay for postage and handling for the Quickcams when they become available.
We hope to have prices on these two Compaq boxes very soon, although sources
have already said the difference between them is only likely to be $100 or so.
Q will also introduce a fresh flush of machines over the next few weeks and we hope to
provide you with details of these machines early. © |
