Gerald, thread, Compaq Backs New Mobile Pentium III
Processor Featuring Intel SpeedStep
Technology
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New Intel Processors Give Compaq Mobile
Customers Greater Performance and Simpler
Power-Saving Capabilities for Notebook PCs
HOUSTON, January 18, 2000 - Compaq Computer Corporation
(NYSE: CPQ) today announced that its Armada commercial
notebook PC series, Prosignia small and medium business
notebook series, and Presario consumer notebook series support
the new Mobile Intel© Pentium© III processors at 650 and 600
MHz featuring Intel© SpeedStep? technology.
Starting this quarter, the popular new Compaq Armada M700 and
E500, as well as the Prosignia 190 and 170, will employ the
Mobile Pentium III processors featuring Intel SpeedStep
technology, giving mobile customers peak processing power and
optimum battery performance in the office, at home and on the
road. The award-winning Presario 1800 series is available today
through Compaq's "Built for You" kiosk program at more than
9,300 participating retailers or direct from Compaq. The Presario
1800 series with Intel SpeedStep technology starts at $2,399 for
a model with a 14.1-inch TFT XGA display, or $2,499 for a model
with a 15-inch TFT XGA display.
Intel SpeedStep technology allows for two power modes, one for
maximum performance and one for optimal battery life. The new
Battery Optimized mode means that Compaq notebooks can
operate with 40 to 50 percent less power to the processor
(depending on model) and still maintain 80 percent of the
maximum performance of the Mobile Pentium III processor.
"We've never been able to offer portable computer users this
level of processing power in a notebook PC," said Ken Willett,
Vice President, Portable PC Division, Compaq Computer
Corporation. "Whether connected or unplugged, Compaq
customers can do everything on their notebooks that they can
do on a desktop PC, including accessing the Internet,
transferring data, communicating with customers, clients and
friends, and conducting business anywhere in the world, any
time."
Sean Burke, Vice President, Presario Products Division, Compaq
Computer Corporation added, "As the leading brand of
notebooks through the retail channel, Compaq is committed to
bringing innovative, cutting-edge technologies to our customers.
For the first time, Presario customers can optimize their Presario
notebook for maximum desktop performance or outstanding
battery life with Intel SpeedStep technology."
With the new Armada, Prosignia and Presario models,
performance is enhanced up to 26 percent in the Maximum
Performance mode, as compared with the Battery Optimized
mode. This allows exceptional performance for new demanding
operating systems, such as the upcoming Windows 2000
Professional.
"Compaq customers are going to see dramatic performance
increases with no compromises in battery life using the new
mobile Pentium© III processors featuring Intel SpeedStep
technology," said Robert Jecmen, Vice President and General
Manager, Mobile Computing Group, Intel Corporation. "In today's
fast-paced Internet world, these new processors give Compaq
notebook computer users breakthrough performance to process
graphics, video, audio, productivity applications and Internet
content."
For further information on the Compaq Armada notebook
products, please see compaq.com.
For additional information on the Compaq Prosignia products,
please see compaq.com. For further details on
the Compaq Presario products, please see
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. 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.
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