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To: Night Writer who wrote (72822)	11/29/1999 11:36:00 AM
From: Elwood P. Dowd	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 97611

Monday November 29, 10:51 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq Delivers Consumer Internet PC With the Fastest Processor Available Today; New Presario 5900Z PC Available Today Via Compaq's 'Built For You' Program HOUSTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the peak Holiday shopping season, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news) today announced the availability of the Presario 5900Z Internet PC, featuring the AMD Athlon 750MHz processor -- the fastest processor available for consumers. Starting at $2,299 with a 17'' monitor and AMD Athlon 750MHz processor, the Compaq Presario 5900Z is now available through Compaq's ''Built for You'' kiosk program at more than 9,300 participating retailers or direct from Compaq. Also, a special holiday promotion(1) is being offered with the Presario 5900Z and 5700T -- a customer can purchase a 4xCDRW drive as their secondary optical drive for only $1.00 when they purchase the Klipsch ProMedia v.2-400 speakers and Sound Blaster Live! Value audio card(1). Featuring the AMD Athlon 550, 600, 700 and 750, processors, a 200MHz system bus, and the latest audio and video options, the Presario 5900Z PC Series delivers the ultimate performance for the Internet, digital entertainment and personal creativity. When configured with the Sound Blaster Live! Value audio, the award-winning Klipsch V.2-400 ProMedia speakers, and DVD drive, consumers can experience their favorite movie or CD with home theater performance. For more details on these and other Compaq consumer products, please visit Compaq's Web site at: athome.compaq.com Compaq 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. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at compaq.com. Compaq and Presario, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (1) The audio package offered in this special holiday promotion is available for only $299. This promotion is only offered on the 5900Z and 5700T configurations through Compaq's ''Built for You'' program. SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation More Quotes and News: Compaq Computer Corp (NYSE:CPQ - news) Related News Categories: computer hardware, computers