To: Paul Engel who wrote (89833 ) 10/11/1999 3:15:00 PM From: Paul Engel Respond to of 186894
Intel Investors - Compaq seems to be a BIG USER of the i810 Chip Set - for both Retail AND Business PCs ! Here's their latest announcement. Paul {============================} biz.yahoo.com Monday October 11, 8:01 am Eastern Time Company Press Release New Limited-Edition Compaq Deskpro Model Offers Lowest Price Ever Up to 12% Price Cuts on Other Deskpro PCs HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today introduced the lowest priced Deskpro Series ever, a limited edition Deskpro EP Series model featuring the 810 chipset from Intel(1). Configured with an Intel 433MHz Celeron processor, 32MB RAM, 4.3GB hard drive, Windows 98 and V500 15-inch monitor for $819(2), it offers affordable performance for today's mainstream business and Internet applications. Aggressive Price Cuts on Most Deskpro Models Compaq also announced significant price reductions of up to 12 percent on most of its Deskpro EN and EP Series commercial desktop PCs. ''Compaq continues to deliver high quality client PCs at competitive prices, with the best manageability features in the industry, and a Compaq service and support organization that is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to satisfy our customers,'' said Ed Ellett, Vice President, North America PC Product Marketing, PC Products Group, Compaq Computer Corporation. Starting prices begin as low as $879 for Deskpro EP Series models with a 466 MHz Intel Celeron processor, 32 MB RAM, a 4.3 GB SMART II Ultra ATA hard drive, Microsoft Windows 95 and a V500 15-inch monitor (13.7-inch viewable). The model with the largest price reduction is the Deskpro EN Series Small Form Factor with an Intel 466 MHz Celeron processor, 64 MB RAM, a 6.4 GB SMART II Ultra ATA hard drive, Microsoft Windows 95 and a V500 15-inch monitor, now sells for $1,069. The Best Client PC in the Industry Compaq design and engineering deliver the best client PCs at competitive prices. PC Lifecycle Solutions and manageability features simplify customers' PC deployment and management tasks and help customers better focus on retaining a competitive edge in their businesses. Deskpro EN Series models come with an expanded worldwide warranty, featuring three years of on-site, next-business-day service for both parts and labor and include free lifetime toll-free telephone support 24 hours, 7 days a week(3). Customers can buy Compaq products in the way that best suits their needs -- through its many resellers and mail-order channel partners, or directly from Compaq via its DirectPlus web site. For complete product and pricing details, see Compaq's web site at compaq.com . Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, 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, enterprise and network storage solutions, 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, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (1) Only available as an order from Compaq authorized resellers. (2) All prices are based on estimated U.S. selling prices. Reseller prices may vary. (3) Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Next-business-day support is currently being phased in worldwide and may not be available in some areas. On-site service may be provided pursuant to a service contract between Compaq and an authorized Compaq third-party provider, and is not available in certain countries. Global warranty response times are based on commercially reasonable best effort and may vary by country. Technical telephone support applies only to Compaq-configured Compaq and third-party Compaq-qualified hardware and software. Toll-free calling and 24x7 support may not be available in some countries. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Compaq Computer Corporation Jim Cortese, 281/514-0484 jim.cortese@compaq.com or Shandwick International Julie Akstin, 713/335-0228 jakstin@shandwick.com or Jill Fletcher, 713/335-0233 jfletcher@shandwick.com