~~~Compaq announces Athlon 700 system~~~
"For consumers who demand the most powerful computing solutions for home-office applications, high-performance gaming and fast Internet access, the Presario 5900Z featuring the AMD Athlon/700 MHz processor starts at $2,185 with a 17-inch (16`` VIA) monitor. Compaq is donating five of these new, high-powered home Internet PCs to Bids for Kids, an Internet charity that, in conjunction with eBay, will host a Web auction at pages.ebay.com;
But it is only available BTO.
They are even donating the most powerful, announced PC to charity! Wouldn't want to give charity an inferior product. ;)
They also announced 2 new K6-2 450 desktops, and a fancy Celeron 500 system.
Cool and Powerful Additions to Compaq Presario Line Blend Form, Functionality and Free Internet Access
Sleek `Slimtower' PC Appeals to Design-Conscious Consumer
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1999--Keeping in mind the consumer with an eye for design, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today introduced the Presario 3550 - a sleek Internet PC that blends modern styling, space-saving design and color with the power of today's technologies. In addition to the Presario 3500 Series, an entire new line of Presario Internet desktops and notebooks is available today.
New desktops, ranging from the entry-level Presario 5400 Series to the 5900Z(1) Series that can be configured with the powerful new AMD Athlon/700MHz processor, provide consumers a variety of choices for Internet access, digital entertainment and personal creativity. And for consumers who need computing power in a portable package, Compaq offers new processors, brighter monitor panels and larger hard drives at a variety of prices on the Presario 1200, 1600, 1800 and 1900 Series notebooks.
``The growing number of uses for the home PC has moved computing from a back-room activity to the forefront of day-to-day living,' said Mike Larson, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager, Consumer Products Group, Compaq Computer Corporation. ``Building on a long-standing tradition of bringing innovative products, design and value to the consumer, Compaq today introduced Presario products that blend computing substance with high-tech style to better reflect the new role of the PC in consumers' lives.'
The Presario 3550 - Compaq's First Slimtower PC
Packaged with a 15-inch TFT flat-panel monitor, the Presario 3550 is the first slimtower desktop in the Presario family. The Presario 3550 desktop footprint occupies 60 percent less space than a traditional microtower desktop. The slimtower 3550 is attractively styled in a metallic midnight blue color accompanied by a matching Compaq Easy Access Internet Keyboard. The elegant tower design and flat-panel monitor are tailored to your lifestyle - adding distinction to any room in the house. It is only available at retail locations throughout the U.S. and is priced at $1,999(2).
The Presario 3550 offers more than just a pleasing design. It features Monsoon speakers and a subwoofer that provide exceptional sound quality in an innovative flat-panel design, solid multimedia and computing components, including CD-RW for the creation of personal music discs or for increased storage, and comes with an Intel© Celeron(TM) processor - 500 MHz.
Value and Performance on New Presario Desktops
Two other consumer desktops also were announced today, the Presario 5400 and 5900Z Series. Available at retail with prices starting at $499, the Presario 5400 Series features fast processors such as the 450 MHz AMD K6-2 and 6.0 GB(3) hard drives for quick performance on productivity software and Internet surfing. Equipped with a 56K ITU V.90 modem(4) and Compaq's original Easy Access Internet Keyboard, this entry-level home computer is built for today's Internet needs.
For consumers who demand the most powerful computing solutions for home-office applications, high-performance gaming and fast Internet access, the Presario 5900Z featuring the AMD Athlon/700 MHz processor starts at $2,185 with a 17-inch (16`` VIA) monitor. Compaq is donating five of these new, high-powered home Internet PCs to Bids for Kids, an Internet charity that, in conjunction with eBay, will host a Web auction at pages.ebay.com.
The Presario 5900Z, which has tested among the fastest in the industry on computing performance, is configurable by the consumer with compelling features such as a CD-RW drive for creating personal CDs, SoundBlaster Live! Value audio and Klipsch 400-watt five-speaker system for achieving earth-shaking gaming and audio playback, as well as a 6.0 Mbps Max Digital Modem(5) for high-speed Internet access. The Presario 5900Z can be configured to order to satisfy even the most performance-hungry consumer, and is available through Compaq's Direct channels or participating retail kiosk programs in the U.S.
All Compaq Presario Internet Desktop PCs offer consumers leading choices in Internet access, including free Internet access from NetZero(6). Other choices include Compaq.NET(7) and the leading Internet service provider AOL(7). When combined with free Internet access from NetZero, Compaq Presario Internet PCs offer the most complete and affordable Internet computing solution for today's consumer.
Mobile Computing Power and Value
Featuring Compaq's hallmark ``all-in-one' design, the Presario 1800 Series offers true desktop replacement features, including a 15-inch screen and powerful Intel Pentium III processor technology. The Presario 1800 Series is priced starting at $1,999.
The entry-level Presario 1200 and 1600 Series notebook PCs feature fast and powerful processors from AMD and 100 MHz system bus for better performance in software applications. The Presario 1200 and 1600 Series are priced starting at $1,299 for entry-level models.
For consumers who are looking for full-function portability, Compaq offers the ``thin and light' Presario 1900 Series featuring powerful Intel processor technologies and the innovative ``drive wedge' which, when needed, provides DVD-ROM and floppy drives. Consumers may shed the wedge for greater portability. For the ultimate in portability, the Presario 300 Series is a mini-notebook that weighs just 3.08 pounds and measures less than 1 inch thin. The Presario 1900 and 300 Series are priced starting at $2,999 and $2,199, respectively, and are available through retail and direct sales programs.
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