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To: robbie who wrote (40036)	12/15/1998 1:50:00 PM
From: Elwood P. Dowd	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 97611

Tuesday December 15, 12:19 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Compaq Web Advisory: Compaq Armada Series Garners Numerous Industry Accolades HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1998--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today capped off one of its most successful years in the commercial notebook marketplace. With its broadest portable product line ever, Compaq proves its Armada Series has what it takes as various industry leaders acknowledge the outstanding quality and performance of its Armada notebook PC line. Highlights of 1998 include: ''VAR Business'' ''ARC Award.'' - ''Number One in Notebook PC Category.'' Compaq's Armada line achieved ''greatest lead out of all of the 10 winners in this year's Annual Report Card;'' Received ''outstanding marks for communication, ease of doing business, administration of VAR program and presales support.'' ''Portable Computing'' ''Lizzie Award.'' The Armada 7400 was awarded a golden lizard statuette for ''pushing the envelope of desktop replacement system technology.'' Described as a ''rock stable notebook computer that can keep pace with or surpass the best efforts of any in its class.'' ''C/NET'' ''The Fastest Notebook Around.'' In addition to ''snagging the title of fastest notebook the publication had ever seen,'' the Armada 7800 was singled out for its ''exceptional showing in multimedia and manageability and its inspiring features.'' ''Windows Magazine'' ''WinList.'' The Armada 1700 earned its spot on the WinList four times, receiving accolades for its versatility, flexibility and superb sound quality. ''PC World'' ''The Top Three: Longevity Champs.'' ''The Armada 7400 received high honors as ''one worthy product.'' Described as ''hard to resist,'' the unit achieved the best upgradability rating among its competitors and was praised for its sound quality and compatibility. CRN Recommended Status: The Compaq Armada 7400 was reviewed live at Fall Comdex by Computer Reseller News and received the highest honor possible - CRN Recommended Status. The review states, ''The Compaq Armada 7400 comes with everything a client on the move needs.''