Compaq Delivers Two Powerful New Wireless Ready Notebooks
Presario 2800 and Evo N800 Feature MultiPort Wireless Solutions and New Pentium 4 Processors to Enable Mobile Computing Freedom
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SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq Delivers Two Powerful New Wireless Ready Notebooks
Presario 2800 and Evo N800 Feature MultiPort Wireless Solutions and New Pentium 4 Processors to Enable Mobile Computing Freedom
HOUSTON, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news) today announced the Presario 2800 and Evo N800 notebooks, two new powerful wireless-ready notebook computers that deliver desktop equivalent performance in sleek, stylish designs.
Both the Presario 2800 and Evo N800 take advantage of the powerful new Mobile Intel 1.7 GHz Pentium 4-M processor to conquer the most demanding processor intensive applications without sacrificing the mobility that customers demand.
``The Presario 2800 and Evo N800 will be the fastest Compaq notebooks available on the market,'' said Kevin Frost, vice president, Mobile Products, Compaq's Access Business Group. ``The performance of the Pentium 4, coupled with our MultiPort wireless solution allows mobile users the power and freedom to stay connected to their information anytime, anywhere.''
Originally introduced with the Evo line of notebooks and already recognized as the most innovative wireless solution on the market(1), the MultiPort wireless solution will now be available on a variety of future Compaq Presario and Evo Notebooks. MultiPort provides users the convenience to access the Internet or their enterprise network without cables. Currently available in either an 802.11b or Bluetooth module, MultiPort provides customers with greater performance than traditional wireless PC cards and increased flexibility for upgrading and expanding. Customers are no longer limited by the location of their PC. They now have the power and freedom to stay connected anytime, anywhere.
Presario 2800
Honored as ``Editor's Choice'' at the 2002 Consumer Electronics Show(2), the Presario 2800 delivers integrated 802.11b wireless, the latest technology and great multimedia performance. Sporting a sleek, stylish silver casing and weighing less than 6 pounds, the Presario 2800 includes a 1.7 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4-M processor, 30 GB hard drive, 15`` SXGA+ panel, ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics with 64 MB of DDR (Double Data Rate) memory, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, additional MultiBay battery, 802.11b MultiPort and USB 2.0 support. Pricing for this configuration starts at $2,399(3). To get additional information or to pre-order your system, go to www.compaq.com/athome/2800 or any Compaq Built For You location.
Evo N800
Designed for businesses that demand reliability and stability with leading edge performance, the new Evo N800 packs the power of the new Pentium 4 processors in a slim 1.3`` thin design. The Evo N800 includes the most advanced portable product features in the marketplace. Its modular design includes MultiPort and MultiBay which provide outstanding flexibility and investment protection, allowing for easy integration of wireless, removable media, and other performance enhancements. A three-year warranty is also standard on select Evo N800 models.
The Evo N800 will feature the latest Mobile Intel Pentium 4-M processors, up to a 60 GB hard drive, choice of up to 15`` panels including UXGA+ resolution, ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics with up to 64 MB of DDR memory, various optical drives including a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and USB 2.0 support. The Evo N800 is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2002.
Customer Service and Support
All Compaq notebooks offer quick and effective product care and customer service for full product lifecycle assistance. eServices, including the industry leading Compaq Customer Communities and best-in-class email response system are available to customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.compaq.com/consumersupport . Additional service plans such as Accidental Damage Protection and hardware warranty extensions are also available, offering maximum flexibility for extended peace of mind.
Company Background
Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a leading global provider of information technology products, services and solutions for enterprise customers. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures and markets information technology equipment, software, services and solutions, including industry-leading enterprise storage and computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, communication products, personal desktop and notebook computers, and personal entertainment and Internet access devices that are sold in more than 200 countries directly and through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Information on Compaq and its products and services is available at www.compaq.com .
Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This document contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that the Hewlett-Packard/Compaq merger does not close or that the companies may be required to modify aspects of the transaction to achieve regulatory approval or that prior to the closing of the proposed merger, the businesses of the companies suffer due to uncertainty; the market for the sale of certain products and services may not develop as expected; that development of these products and services may not proceed as planned; that Compaq and Hewlett-Packard are unable to transition customers, successfully execute their integration strategies, or achieve planned synergies; other risks that are described from time to time in Compaq and Hewlett-Packard's Securities and Exchange Commission reports (including but not limited to Compaq's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, HP's annual report on Form 10-K, as amended on January 30, 2002, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, and subsequently filed reports). If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or any of these assumptions proves incorrect, Compaq's results could differ materially from Compaq's expectations in these statements. Compaq assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
(1) Andy Seybold's Outlook 4Mobility -- Most Innovative Wireless Enabled
Notebook Computer, Nov. 2001
(2) Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice -- Consumer Electronics Show, Jan.
2002
(3) Based on estimated U.S. selling prices. $2599- $200 rebate = $2399.
$200 rebate only available through retail Built for You kiosks.
Reseller prices may vary
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
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