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To: American Spirit who wrote (21694)	3/6/2000 12:55:00 AM
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CPQ releases new cutting edge computer, plus highly acclaimed IPaq's now in TV ads. CPQ owns 20% of CMGI. Alta Vista spin-off soon. Rumored Digital spin-off too. They have 6 bill in cash. Another example of tech value. Bought it at 25 the other day down from 35. Some say it could double short-term. But who knows. Looks good to me though. Compaq Launches Presario Internet PCs with 1GHz Processors: A New Speed Threshold for the New Millennium The Presario 5900Z PC with 1GHz AMD Athlon Processor Begins Shipping This Week HOUSTON, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news), a global leader in consumer computing solutions, today announced the first Internet PC featuring the 1GHz AMD Athlon, the fastest processor in the consumer market. These systems will be available via Compaq's ``At Home' Web site and through Compaq's ``Built For You' kiosks located in thousands of popular retail stores across the United States. Customers will be able to place orders beginning on Thursday, March 9, 2000. The award-winning Presario 5900Z Series with the 1GHz AMD Athlon processor is the perfect multimedia tool for the extreme power user and ultimate gamer. The 1GHz AMD Athlon processor makes it possible for consumers to fully take advantage of numerous power-hungry applications, including digital content creation, imaging and graphics development. Additionally, when properly configured, the Presario 5900Z will offer crisp, clear visual images and premium audio sound never before experienced with a consumer PC. The rich combination of incredibly fast microprocessor technology, combined with a diverse set of configurable options, makes the Presario 5900Z an ideal consumer platform for digital video editing, Web site development and advanced gaming possibilities. ``Compaq is committed to developing breakthrough, leading-edge technology solutions that offers a superior computing experience,' said Compaq's Mike Larson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products Group. ``From the beginning, our close alliance with AMD allowed us to utilize an engineering design which quickly delivered a 1GHz platform that is a smart investment for power users seeking premium performance at a great price.' The Ultimate PC for the Digital Power User and Gamer The Presario 5900Z Series PC equipped with a 1GHz AMD Athlon processor delivers the ultimate Internet, home theater and gaming experience. With the growing interest in digital video editing, users can use the Presario 5900Z Series PC to easily copy, record and edit both audio and video to any media. The Digital Creativity Imaging Center (DCIC), a standard feature of the Presario 5900Z Series, offers 2 IEEE-1394 ports that allow users to easily and effortlessly attach a variety of popular digital devices to the system, including digital camcorders, scanners, digital cameras and VCRs. With MGI VideoWave IIII software, which is bundled with the Presario 5900Z, consumers can capture, edit and publish high-quality digital movies and still images with a level of professionalism and sophistication virtually unheard of just a few years ago. ``Partnering with a visionary technology company like Compaq helps us bring revolutionary processor performance to consumers,' said Rob Herb, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at AMD. ``It is exciting to be able to offer the advanced Internet technologies of the Presario 5900Z Series PCs with our high performance 1GHz AMD Athlon processor.'