Sonny-here is info re: CPQ price cuts.
Also, posts on CPQ thread say big news coming on CNBC??
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 1998--Continuing to offer customers the greatest value in mobile computing,
Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today announced dramatic U.S. price reductions across its entire Armada
notebook line. Compaq also announced several promotional programs, including free memory upgrades, discounts on the
Compaq ArmadaStation desktop expansion base when purchased with select Armada 7000 models, and free mobile CD
units with the purchase of select Armada products. Price reductions and promotions are as follows:
Model Old Price New Price(a) Promotion(b)
Armada 1530DM $1,999 $1,499 ---
Armada 1540DM $2,299 $1,899 ---
Armada 1550DMT $2,199 $1,699 ---
Armada 1560DM $2,499 $1,999 16MB promotion
through 4/30/98
Armada 1580DMT $2,799 $2,499 16MB promotion
through 4/30/98
Armada 1590DMT $3,299 $2,699 16MB promotion
through 4/30/98
Armada 1592DMT $3,899 $3,299 ---
Armada 4131T $1,699 $ 999 ---
Armada 4150 $2,199 $1,499 ---
Armada 4160T $2,999 $2,499 ---
Armada 4160T-SL $3,199 $2,499 ---
Armada 4210T $3,499 No change ---
Armada 4220T $3,999 No change 32MB promotion
through 4/30/98
Armada 7330T $1,899 $1,499 Free CD-ROM and
Modem through
4/30/98
Armada 7350MT $3,499 $2,999 Free CD-ROM
through 4/30/98
Armada 7360DMT $3,999 $3,499 ---
Armada 7370DMT $4,799 $4,399 50 percent
reduction on
ArmadaStation
through 4/30/98
Armada 7380DMT $4,999 $4,699 50 percent
Win 95 reduction on
ArmadaStation
through 4/30/98
Armada 7380DMT $5,099 $4,799 50 percent
WinNT reduction on
ArmadaStation
through 4/30/98
Armada 7710MT $1,999 No change Free CD-ROM
through 4/30/98
Armada 7730MT $3,499 No change ---
Armada 7750MT $3,699 $3,499 ---
Armada 7770DMT $3,999 No change 50 percent
reduction on
ArmadaStation
through 4/30/98
Armada 7790DMT $4,999 No change 50 percent
reduction on
ArmadaStation
through 4/30/98
Armada 7792DMT $5,699 $5,299 50 percent
Win95 reduction on
ArmadaStation
through 4/30/98
Armada 7792DMT $5,799 $5,399 50 percent
WinNT reduction on
ArmadaStation
through 4/30/98
For more details on these products, please visit Compaq's Web site at
compaq.com. Company Background
Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is a global information technology company.
Compaq is the fifth largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers. For
more corporate information, see compaq.com.
(a) All prices herein are estimated U.S. selling prices. Reseller prices may vary.
(b) Promotional items do not include installation costs.
Compaq is a Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
