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Non-Tech : CompUSA (CPU) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Shtirlitz who wrote (1300)	2/26/1999 10:29:00 PM
From: P.M.Freedman	Respond to of 3187

CompUSA PC Introduces American Pro 500(TM) Desktop Computers With Intel(R) Pentium(R) III Processor Support Delivers Latest Microprocessor, Graphics and Chipset Technologies for a New Kind of Internet Experience DALLAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CompUSA Inc. (NYSE: CPU), America's Largest Computer Superstore(R) retailer, today announced its newest desktop build-to-order CompUSA PC(TM) system, the American Pro 500. Offered with Intel's latest Pentium(R) III processor at 500MHz, these desktop computers are designed for business or home, and will deliver the power necessary for a new kind of Internet experience. The computer models incorporate 2X AGP graphics with 4MB (upgradable to 16MB) of onboard video memory (SGRAM) for incredible 3D graphics, integrated 16-bit audio with speakers for superior multimedia sound, and built-in CD-ROM or DVD ROM drives. Each system can be custom configured with a wide range of options necessary to meet a wide range of customer needs and requirements. "We are excited to work with Intel to deliver new processor enabled desktop systems that offer more vivid sound and a higher quality of graphics. The American Pro 500 with the Intel Pentium III processor provides an improved Internet experience to people who use the web to shop, learn and play," stated Rob Howe, CompUSA PC vice president and general manager. "Our American Pro 500 is one of the best 500-megahertz units on the market at a very competitive price." "The CompUSA PC based on Intel's most powerful microprocessor, the Pentium III processor, provides an investment in top-of-the-line performance for today's and tomorrow's applications," said Pat Gelsinger, Intel vice president and general manager, Desktop Product Group. "These PCs offer enhanced design for more vivid sound, crisper video, and state-of-the-art 3D processing -- taking multimedia and games on and off the net to new levels of realism." The CompUSA PC line of personal computers offers custom-built systems configured specifically to customers' needs by utilizing the latest technology and high quality components from suppliers like Intel, Creative Labs (sound cards and speakers), 3Com (for network cards and modems), STB (graphic cards), Fujitsu, IBM (hard drives) and Microsoft. Customers can take advantage of four easy ordering methods: on-line via the CompUSA web site (http://www.compusa.com), at in-store "configurator" terminals, on the telephone at 1-888-2CompPC and through a CompUSA Corporate Account Manager. CompUSA Inc. is one of the nation's leading retailers and resellers of personal computers and related products and services. The Company currently operates 209 CompUSA Computer Superstores in 79 major metropolitan markets across the United States that serve retail, corporate, government and education customers and include technical service departments and classroom training facilities. CompUSA also offers its own build-to-order personal computer series, the CompUSA PC American Pro(TM), and operates an Internet site located at compusa.com where customers can shop for over 180,000 items on-line.

To: Shtirlitz who wrote (1300)	2/27/1999 9:39:00 PM
From: Tradelite	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3187

There are plenty of people in the world willing to pay hundreds per share for Internet stocks. This means they believe the Internet is really big stuff now, and will get bigger. Therefore.....Somebody has to sell the computers and software that will enable people to get ON the Internet. Someone has to sell the upgraded computers that people are going to want in order to take advantage of what the Internet has to offer. Therefore I see all this pessimism about declining profits for CPQ, Dell, etc, as being somewhat overblown. CompUSA has a definite role and niche (actually many niches) to fill now and in the future.