HOUSTON, Apr 26, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Compaq Computer Corporation
(NYSE: CPQ) today announced that Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) has
selected the new iPAQ Desktop PC as the hardware of choice for its Windows
Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) being held in New Orleans April 25 -
27.
The iPAQ will be showcased in numerous venues throughout WinHEC to demonstrate
the latest version of Windows(R) 2000 Professional, and to illustrate the ease
of using Legacy Free PCs -- both to lower the cost and ease the deployment of
Windows 2000-based PCs throughout a company.
Microsoft will place iPAQ desktops throughout the Morial Convention Center in
New Orleans to provide unlimited access to information and connectivity to
attendees. Reporters may easily file their stories using an iPAQ in the working
press room. In addition, iPAQ desktops will also be on the show floor to run
exhibitor PowerPoint presentations, and in the Microsoft "Neighborhood" exhibit
to demonstrate Remote Installation Service.
"Microsoft's decision to select iPAQ as their hardware of choice for WinHEC will
simplify computing at this conference and allow attendees to experience the
industry's first Legacy Free Windows 2000 device," said Anke Renggli, Manager of
iPAQ Desktop Products, Compaq Computer Corporation.
Compaq currently offers customers a choice between the iPAQ Legacy Free version
and a version with legacy ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports provide a
standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, printers, modems
and other options. The Legacy Free version of the iPAQ desktop costs less than
$500 and allows customers to easily share equipment. For more information on the
Compaq iPAQ Desktop, please see compaq.com
and click on "Virtual Tour."
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