AMD Investors - Compaq is using AMD's K6-2 in their Home Networking computers as well as 333 MHz K6-2's in notebook computers.
Intel and Cyrix chips are used as well in this "integrated" package.
Paul
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Tuesday January 5, 8:19 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Compaq Delivers Unrivaled Value and Latest
Technologies with New Line of Home Internet
PCs
New Presarios Include First Ultra-Thin & Light Notebook with Unique Detachable Wedge, and New Desktops with Built-In Home Networking
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 1999--
Editors' Summary
-- New, highly innovative Presario 1900 Series -- the first
ultra-thin and light DVD notebook with unique detachable wedge
-- Two new Presario 1200 Series Internet notebooks powered by the
333 MHz AMD K6®-2 processor offer breakthrough value with
prices starting at $1,499(1)
-- Compaq expands award-winning Presario 5600 Series with new home
network-ready Presario 5670 and introduces the new value-packed
Presario 5200 Series
-- New Presario 5600i with home phoneline network card and a 17-inch
monitor for $1,468; "Networked Home in a Box" with two PCs,
monitors and home networking software for under $2,500; and
leading-edge graphics and audio options exclusively available
later this month through Compaq's "Built For You" or direct
programs
Committed to offering consumers the best combination of value, performance and leading-edge technologies, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today announced the North American availability of
powerful new Presario Internet notebooks and desktop PCs.
These new products continue the heritage of the popular Presario line -- they are aggressively priced and offer many more advanced features than competing systems from Dell(2).
''Last year, Compaq led the industry with products that truly enhanced the users' Internet experience and laid the foundation for our vision of the digitally networked home,'' said Rod Schrock, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager, Consumer Products Group, Compaq Computer Corporation. ''Today, we achieve a major milestone in delivering that vision as we launch a robust set of industry-leading home networking and Internet products -- and at an unbeatable value.''
These products are available today at retail and through Compaq's direct programs, including its ''Built For You'' configure-to-order retail program, now in more than 7,500 retail outlets across the country, Compaq's On-Line Store (www.compaq.com), or toll-free at 800-888-0220.
Presario Internet Notebooks Deliver Innovative Design,
Performance and Value
Bringing performance and value standards into the notebook category, Compaq delivers three new Internet notebooks -- the Presario 1900 Series, and the Presario 1255 and 1260 -- featuring innovative design,
performance and Internet functionality at aggressive price points.
All new models feature the Compaq Internet Zone with a one-touch ''Easy Scroll'' button, located near the touchpad, that allows users to quickly scroll through Web pages, documents, spreadsheets and more. The new notebooks also feature one-touch Internet access to Web searching, secure online shopping and a user-programmable Instant E-mail button.
The highly innovative Presario 1900 Series is the first ultra-thin and light DVD notebook with a unique detachable wedge. With this new design, customers get the ease of use of a full function notebook combined with the convenience of an ultra-thin and light product.
''Compaq pioneered the all-in-one notebook, and today has extended its leadership with a new twist -- the detachable wedge,'' said Greg Memo, Vice President and General Manager, Presario Mobile Products
Divison, Compaq Computer Corporation. ''Even at 5 pounds in weight and 1.2 inches thin, this remarkable product includes the latest technologies such as large 13.3-inch TFT displays, AGP graphics, and the fastest Intel® Pentium® II processors. With the wedge attached, the Presario 1900 Series also provides outstanding DVD movie playback.''
The Presario 1900 Series, available at retail at the end of the month, will include 64 MB of memory, hard drives up to 10 GB(3), and a smart high-capacity Lithium ION battery.
The newest additions to the 1200 series Internet notebooks are the Presario 1255 and Presario 1260, both with a 333 MHz AMD-K6®-2 Processor with 3DNow!™ Technology. ''With prices starting at $1,499 for 333 MHz of power on a notebook, Compaq delivers unrivaled value to home and small office/home office users,' added Memo.
The Presario 1255, priced at $1,499, is equipped with an integrated 56K ITU V.90 modem(4) for fast downloads, 32 MB of memory, a 24X Max(5) CD-ROM drive, a 4 GB hard drive, and 12.1-inch HPA display.
Starting at $1,799, the Presario 1260 features an integrated 56K ITU V.90 modem for fast downloads, 64 MB of memory, a 4 GB hard drive, a 24X Max CD-ROM drive, and 12.1-inch Active Matrix display.
Presario 5670 Offers Home Networking Solution Standard
The new Presario 5670 -- the latest addition to the award-winning 5600 Series of digital high-performance desktops -- sets the standard for home connectivity. Priced at $2,299, it comes with a home phoneline
network adapter that connects home computers using existing in-home phone wiring and allows users to share Internet access, printers, and more.
The Presario 5670 features a 1.5 Mb Max Digital Modem(6), allowing users to surf the Web at very high speeds, while making or receiving phone calls on the same line; a cable/ADSL modem-ready(7) 10Mbps
Ethernet port; the Compaq Digital Creativity Imaging Center(8) (with two IEEE 1394 ports and four USB ports), and a powerful Intel® Pentium® II 450 MHz processor. (For more information on Home Networking, see today's release, ''Compaq Unveils First Home Networked Broadband Internet PCs.'')
Presario 5600i Delivers Latest Technologies and Customer Choice
Exclusively available through Compaq's retail ''Built For You'' program and direct channels (Compaq's On-Line Store (www.compaq.com) or 1-800-888-0220), the Presario 5600i can be custom-configured to
meet the exact requirements of the customer. It is available with a range of processors from 350 MHz to 450 MHz; hard drives from 10 GB to 22 GB; up to 384 MB of memory; and a host of high performance graphics, speaker and audio options for the most demanding multimedia and gaming applications.
To turn the Presario 5600i into a home network-ready PC, a home phoneline network card is available for $49. The Diamond Multimedia HomeFree Phoneline Network PCI card is also available for $50. With this card, consumers can connect existing PCs to the Phoneline home network.
With prices starting as low as $1,419, including a V720 17-inch monitor (15.9-inch viewable image area), the Presario 5600i system is a remarkable value. Even when the Phoneline Home Networking option is included, the Presario 5600i offers more robust features, better expandability and a lower price when compared to comparable Dell(9) PCs.
For example, the Presario 5600i comes with an IEEE 1394 port for connectivity to the new generation of digital camcorders, and an integrated cable/ADSL modem-ready 10Mbps Ethernet Port for flexibility in upgrades to high performance Internet access. The Presario 5600i also comes with a Digital Flat Panel (DFP) Port -- which uses Silicon Image's PanelLink® Digital technology -- for connecting to Digital LCD
Monitors.
Several new graphics and audio options will be available later this month. New graphics options include the 16 MB Diamond Viper V550 FP (nVidia TNT), providing the highest performance 3D graphics available and supporting digital flat panels with its built-in DFP port.
New audio options include the Aureal 8820 PCI Audio Card, which supports both A3D Interactive 1.0 and DirectSound 3D 360(degree) Positional Audio for maximum software compatibility.
Also available is the Diamond Monster Sound MX300, powered by Aureal Vortex-2 PCI Audio Accelerator, which supports 360(degree) Positional Audio and four speaker output for an unmatched gaming and home-theater experience. It also features a connection for high-quality, digital audio surround-sound speaker and home entertainment systems.
New speaker options include Altec Lansing ADA310, which features a three-piece, USB controlled digital speaker system, and the JBL Pro Studio Speaker System with Dual Subwoofers (160 watts). With two-way
front and rear satellites and Dual Zone (40W front and 40W rear) subwoofers, the JBL Pro is the ultimate gaming and home theater speaker system. When purchased with the Diamond Monster Sound MX300 audio
option, the combination provides an unsurpassed PC audio experience.
The new 5600i also supports the optional Compaq Digital Creativity Imaging Center that provides convenient
access on the front of the PC to IEEE 1394 and USB ports and advanced video editing software for the
creation of custom videos, including combining multiple video and audio streams, transitions and other
special effects. When the Digital Creativity Center is selected, the Presario 5600i has a total of two IEEE
1394 ports and four USB ports for maximum connectivity.
Complete ''Networked Home in a Box'' for Less Than $2,500
Committed to delivering the digitally networked home at a breakthrough value, later this month Compaq will
offer a complete ''Networked Home in a Box'' bundle through ''Built for You'' and direct programs for as low as
$2,478.
Complete with the hardware and software necessary to easily set up the network, this solution will include any Presario 5600i PC equipped with Phoneline Home Networking, two 17-inch (15.9-inch viewable image area) or larger monitors, a Presario 2281 desktop PC, and a Compaq IJ200 Color Inkjet printer.
The Presario 2281 will include an M II -- 333(10) MMX enhanced processor, 32 MB of memory, 4 GB hard drive, 32X(11) Max CD-ROM, 56K modem and the Diamond Multimedia HomeFree Phoneline Network PCI
card.
The Presario 5200 Delivers Great Value and Next-Generation
Technology
The new Presario 5200 Series, priced from $899 to $1299, consists of three retail models -- the Presario
5204, 5220 and 5240. All models offer a remarkable value while delivering next-generation digital technology
and an incredible Internet experience.
The Presario 5220 and 5240 models include the 120 MB/1.44 MB SuperDisk™ Drive, which securely stores
up to 120 MB of data on a SuperDisk diskette and reads and writes to standard diskettes; it's like having two
drives in one.
Along with the newest and fastest AMD-K6®-2 processors, these models feature the Creativity Action Center
with USB and gaming ports on the front of the units for easy connection to peripherals, such as joysticks and
gamepads, digital cameras, and portable scanners. Additionally, the models include powerful ATI 2X AGP 3D
graphics and the DFP port for connecting next-generation digital displays, such as Compaq's FP700 flat
panel monitor (15-inch viewable image area), priced at $899.
New Presario 2286 Offers Breakthrough Value and Power for the
Internet
Ideally suited for the first-time PC buyer or as a second PC for the home, the new Presario 2286 -- with prices
starting at $699 -- offers power and expandability at a breakthrough value. The Presario 2286 is equipped
with a high performance M II -- 333(12) MMX enhanced processor; 512KB Level 2 cache to boost overall
performance; 64-bit PCI graphics with Direct3D; a 56K ITU V.90 modem for fast Internet connections; a 4.0
GB hard drive; and 32 MB of memory (upgradable to 256 MB).
Unrivaled Internet Experience
All Presario desktops and minitowers come with the Easy Access Internet Keyboard with four convenient
launch buttons for one-touch Internet access, e-mail, Web searching, and secure online shopping.
Compaq Extra Mile Service Program Provides Leading Service and
Support
Compaq's comprehensive Extra Mile Service program was expanded today to include Express Service for
notebooks, monitors, and printers. This convenient new service provides for pickup, repair, or replacement of
Presario notebook PCs, monitors, or printers at no extra charge during the warranty period. Compaq will also
pay for packaging materials and shipping costs.
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Compaq's Extra Mile Service program also includes:
-- Extra Mile Assistance with Carbon Copy software for remote
problem diagnosis and quicker problem resolution; personal
assistance from an online technician, and 24-hour, 7-days-a-week
technical support.
-- Extra Mile Maintenance where customers benefit from the Compaq
Service Connection, a free service that provides automated
software updates over the Internet, and antivirus software for
added file protection and security.
-- Extra Mile Solutions package, including SystemSave, a brand new
feature that provides easy information and data backup, Selective
QuickRestore, for replacement of damaged drivers and
applications, and interactive tutorials for more information on
Presario features. All new Presario products were developed for
compliance with the Compaq Year 2000 Readiness Program.
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 computer systems. 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.
(1) All prices shown herein are estimated U.S. prices. Retail prices may vary.
(2) Based on comparisons between Compaq Presario 5600i and Dell Dimension V as listed on their
Web site on 1/4/99.
(3) For hard drives, GB = billion bytes.
(4) ITU V.90 modems are designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex or V.90 compliant
digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently unknown, may not reach
56 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions.
(5) 24X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 1500 to 3600 Kbps.
(6) G.Lite/56K V.90 updates may be downloaded from the Compaq Web site when available. The
G.Lite/56K V.90 protocol is designed to allow faster downloads from G.Lite/56K V.90 compliant digital
sources. Availability of G.Lite/56K V.90 services will vary by region and Internet Service Provider (ISP),
and may differ from V.90 ISP services. Maximum achievable download transmission rates with
G.Lite/56KV.90 are currently unknown and may not reach 1.5 Mb and will vary with line conditions and
distance. Simultaneous use of a single phoneline for access and regular voice/fax usage may require a
line splitter or filter under certain conditions. Installation of a line splitter is available at an additional cost
and must be performed by your local telephone company.
(7) Cable and ADSL modem service availability and offering will vary by cable and ADSL provider.
(8) Works with most third-party devices.
(9) Systems include 350 MHz processor, 128MB RAM, 17'' monitor, 56K modem, and an approximate
13 GB hard drive. However, the Presario 5600i for $1609, also includes a home networking card,
Ethernet port and IEEE 1394 port, which are not included on the Dell Dimension for $1637. The
Presario 5600i also includes a DFP port.
(10) Megahertz-equivalent performance level. Based upon industry-standard benchmark comparisons to
the Pentium II processor when tested in equivalently configured computer systems.
(11) 32X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 1800 to 4800 Kbps.
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Note to Editors: Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Contact:
Compaq Computer Corporation
Cherry Kinlaw, 281/514-0484
cherry.kinlaw@compaq.com
or
Shandwick International
Holly Chambers, 713/572-4801
hchambers@shandwick.com |
