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To: Process Boy who wrote (85371)	7/12/1999 11:13:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

PB and Intel Investors - COMPAQ adopts the Whitney i810 Chip Set - to go along with a 466 MHz Celeron ! "--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today announced the availability of new Deskpro models with Intel's new 466 MHz Celeron(TM) processor and the 810 chipset on the Deskpro EN Series Small Form Factor and Deskpro EP Series of ''towerable'' commercial PCs. " Here's the Compaq Press Release. Paul {==========================} Monday July 12, 8:23 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Compaq Introduces New Deskpro Models with Intel Celeron 466 MHz Processors Aggressively Priced Desktops for the Enterprise HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today announced the availability of new Deskpro models with Intel's new 466 MHz Celeron(TM) processor and the 810 chipset on the Deskpro EN Series Small Form Factor and Deskpro EP Series of ''towerable'' commercial PCs. These computers have been specially designed to deliver optimized price/performance by incorporating a high level of component integration, such as graphics and audio. As a result, businesses can economically replace older PCs with Deskpro models that offer greater performance at an exceptional value. Support for future generation Celeron processors makes these systems the ideal value client of choice for the enterprise. Like all Compaq products, the new systems are fully validated and tested across numerous operating systems, applications, and system environments, and are Y2K compliant. Compaq has worked closely with Intel to ensure the highest quality and performance. ''Compaq engineering expertise is key in testing and validating new Intel technologies,'' said Avtar Saini, Vice President and General Manager of Intel. ''Our close validation relationship with Compaq ensures that customers get the best possible product in the most timely manner.'' Deskpro models with the new Celeron processors are available immediately with prices starting at $949 with a Compaq V500 monitor.(1) For more information on specific configurations and pricing, see compaq.com. 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. For more corporate information, see: compaq.com. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (1) All prices are estimated selling prices; reseller prices may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Compaq Computer Corporation Jim Cortese 281-514-0484 jim.cortese@compaq.com or Shandwick International Jill Fletcher 713-572-4801 Jfletcher@shandwick.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------