Re: lithium polymer batteries might be 2 years away...
Who wrote that USA Toady article, Greenberg?
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New Compaq Evo Notebook to Deliver a Full Business Day of Battery Life in A Sleek, Two-and-a-Half Pound Design
Evo Notebook N200 Combines Upcoming Intel Ultra Low Voltage Processor With
Polymer Battery Technology for Optimal Mobility and Full-Size Power
NEW YORK, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a commitment to deliver edgy, innovative and technologically advanced products, services and solutions it promised with the launch of Evo products, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today unveiled the Compaq Evo Notebook N200 during a PC Expo press event focused on mobility. Available later this year, the 2.5 pound ultra- thin notebook provides a full business day of battery life (up to 8 hours(1)) in a slim, stylish form factor that measures .8 inch thin.
"The Evo N200 provides users all the power they've come to expect in a full-size notebook, yet the N200 delivers this power in a mini-notebook that weighs less than 3 pounds, can literally fit into a standard eight-by-eleven envelope, and can last a full business day without having to recharge the battery," said Ken Willett, vice president of Corporate Portable and Desktop Marketing, Compaq Access Business Group. "The Evo N200 sets the new standard in mini-notebooks by packing up to 8 hours of battery life into a small, lightweight form factor."
By combining the upcoming Intel(R) Ultra Low Voltage Pentium(R) III processor with two Lithium-Ion batteries(2), the Evo Notebook N200 provides the industry's highest energy density. This results in a notebook that can last a full business work day without having to be recharged.
"The mobile Intel Ultra Low Voltage Pentium III processor family delivers the worlds lowest power PC and was designed specifically for the smallest mobile PCs, like the Compaq Evo N200," said Frank Spindler, vice president of Mobile Products, Intel Corporation. "When you combine the low power consumption of Intel's processor with the outstanding features on the Compaq Evo N200, the customer is getting the best combination of performance and mobility available in the mini-notebook market."
The Evo Notebook N200 allows users to stay connected anytime, anywhere by offering a choice of both wired or wireless network connectivity. The Evo Notebook N200 supports the full suite of Compaq wireless PC cards including Wi-Fi (802.11b), Ricochet and CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) solutions, as well as support for future Bluetooth(TM) PC card solutions. Unlike most of the Mini-notebooks currently available, the Evo N200 also offers an integrated Modem/NIC combo allowing users to hardwire to their existing land-based network without having to use the PC card slot.
The Evo Notebook N200 is a "Legacy-Free" Windows 2000 device, using 2 USB ports in place of serial or parallel legacy ports. Other features on the N200 include: a 10.4-inch XGA TFT display with magnesium enclosure, 128 MB of memory, 20 GB hard drive, and dual battery support. An optional Mobile Expansion Unit seamlessly connects to the Evo Notebook N200 and replicates all legacy expansion ports; provides a single MultiBay -- which accommodates all Evo common MultiBay optical devices such as CD, DVD, CD-RW, and DVD/CD-RW drives; and provides two speakers.
Compaq expects to ship the Evo Notebook N200 later this year. Pricing is not yet available. For additional information on the Compaq Evo Notebook N200, please visit our Evo PressPaq at compaq.com
Company Background
Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is a leading global provider of technology and solutions. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures, and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, and communications products, commercial desktop and portable products, and consumer PCs that are sold in more than 200 countries. Information on Compaq and its products and services is available at www.compaq.com.
Compaq and the Compaq logo Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others: market conditions, particularly in the U.S.; increased competitive environment and pricing pressures; disruptions related to restructuring activity and delays in the implementation of changes in delivery models. Further information on these and other factors that could affect Compaq's financial results is included in Compaq's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including the latest Annual Report on form 10-K and the latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
Notes:
(1) Battery life may vary according to usage. Up to 8 hours achieved with
optional second battery.
(2) Second Lithium Polymer battery is an option and not included in
standard configuration. |
