To: andreas_wonisch who wrote (16233 ) 10/27/2000 1:31:21 PM From: Maverick Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 275872 CPQ's Popular 'Built for You' Athlon Presario 7000Z Win2K Desktops Now Avail to SOHO mkt biz.yahoo.com New Information on Compaq Web Site HOUSTON, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to providing consumers with the features they want, Compaq (NYSE: CPQ - news) now offers ``Built for You'' Presario desktop PCs with Windows 2000. Equipped with Windows 2000, Presario desktops provide value and greater efficiency for small offices and home offices -- with such features as increased system reliability and manageability, as well as enhanced security, that have made the operating system so popular with business PC users. Beginning today, consumers can purchase the Presario 7000Z series desktop PCs with Windows 2000 through Compaq's ``Built for You'' program at participating retailers, by calling 1-800-888-0220 and on Compaq's Consumer Web site at athome.compaq.com . The ``Built for You'' program allows consumers to customize their Compaq PCs to meet their specific needs and gives them access to the latest technology as soon as it becomes available. In addition to their preferred operating system, consumers also can select other features, such as the speed of microprocessor, the amount of memory, and the size of hard disk drive they desire. Along with Windows 2000, the Presario desktops offer the following: powerful AMD processors, easy-access design, free MyStyle Accent Color Kits, a Compaq USB Internet keyboard, four USB ports and two IEEE 1394 ports, standard CD-RW drive and broadband readiness. Prices for the 7000Z series with Windows 2000, a 17-inch monitor and speakers start as low as $1,751. For more information on the Presario 7000Z series PCs equipped with Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating Software, see athome.compaq.com .