Compaq Announces New Deskpro PCs With The Most Advanced Technology and Manageability Features
August 24, 1998 12:05 PM
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1998--
New Deskpro EN and Deskpro EP Series Models Feature Latest Pentium(R) II and Intel(R) Celeron(tm) Processors
Delivering on its promise to provide the highest-quality, best-value desktops for its business customers, Compaq Computer Corporation CPQ today announced worldwide new models of its award-winning Deskpro EP and Deskpro EN Series, featuring Intel's newest and most powerful processors. The new Deskpro PCs will be available through Compaq authorized resellers and Compaq DirectPlus in North America in September.
"We are committed to offering our customers the latest technologies as soon as they are available and making their transition to new features as seamless as possible," said Mike Winkler, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager, PC Products Group, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Whether they want a stable and consistent platform offered by our Deskpro EN Series or the best combination of price and performance from our Deskpro EP Series, Compaq's desktop line offers the best to both worlds."
New Intel Processors
The new Deskpro EN Series and Deskpro EP Series will incorporate the fastest, most powerful processor available, the Pentium(R) II processor 450 MHz, introduced today, as well as the new Intel Celeron processor 333 MHz and Celeron processor 300A MHz, which offer customers value and performance at entry-level pricing.
"The tradition of Compaq industry leadership continues," said Sean Maloney, Corporate Vice President, Intel Sales & Marketing Group. "Compaq's Pentium II processor-based PCs deliver leading edge performance for home and business, while the new Intel Celeron processor-based PCs deliver exceptional value to the Basic PC market segment."
Deskpro EN Series
Compaq's Deskpro EN Series is designed for enterprise customers who seek a combination of manageability, serviceability and consistency in their PCs. Available in desktop, minitower or small form factor chassis design, the line offers new Pentium(R) II processor 450MHz and Intel Celeron(tm) processors, SMART Ultra ATA hard drives up to 14.4 GB(1), 32X Max CD-ROM(2) drives (on select models), and ATI RagePro Turbo graphics card. Select models also include a Compaq 10/100 TX PCI Intel WOL UTP NIC (3).
Deskpro EP Series
The Deskpro EP Series offers customers the latest technologies at the most competitive prices. The new models will feature the highest levels of performance with new Pentium II(R) processor 450 MHz and Celeron(tm) processors, SMART Ultra ATA hard drives up to 14.4 GB(1), Matrox MGA-G100 or Matrox Millennium G200-SD AGP graphics adapters with excellent 2D, 3D and multimedia performance and 16-bit, full-duplex audio featuring Compaq PremierSound.
Intelligent Manageability and Serviceability Features
All new Compaq models include Compaq's award-winning Intelligent Manageability features, which deliver easy control and management throughout the PC's life while lowering the total cost of ownership. Both the Deskpro EP and Deskpro EN Series include comprehensive Intelligent Manageability features such as DMI 2.0 support, Remote Wakeup/Remote Shutdown, Remote ROM Flash, Remote Security Management and Memory Change Alert. Likewise, the Deskpro EN and Deskpro EP Series feature a "tool-free" design, allowing quick and easy access to the PC, reducing and simplifying service time.
Company Background
Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a Fortune Global 100 company. Compaq is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices.
Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at compaq.com.
Compaq and Deskpro Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Pentium is a registered trademark and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
(1) For hard drives, GB = billion bytes.
(2) 32X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 1800 Kbps to 4800 Kbps.
(3) Network Interface Card.
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