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To: Kenya AA who wrote (50962)	3/2/1999 8:53:00 AM
From: hlpinout	Respond to of 97611

We know that but with the recent events I'll take anything positive. He could have said exactly what you said and we know how CPQ reacts to those type of comments. Hope we bounce a little today. Regards hio

To: Kenya AA who wrote (50962)	3/2/1999 8:54:00 AM
From: Elwood P. Dowd	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 97611

Compaq Presario Internet PC is America's Favorite Brand at Retail HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today announced that Presario Internet PCs led the U.S. home computer retail market in 1998 with a 30.4 percent share, according to just released sales-out figures from Intelect ASW(1), a leading third-party provider of retail point-of-sale tracking information. Intelect ASW sales-out data also showed that for December 1998 Compaq captured an overall 34 percent share of the retail market, a 34 percent share for consumer desktop computers and a 36 percent share for consumer notebooks. These numbers exclude sales through more than 5,000 RadioShack locations, where Compaq is the only PC brand offered. Through December 1998, Compaq Presario Internet PCs have held the top position at retail in 17 of the last 18 months. ''The latest data shows that one out of every three PCs sold at retail is a Compaq, once again proving that Presario is America's favorite consumer PC brand,'' said Mike Larson, Group General Manager and Vice President, Consumer Products Group at Compaq. ''Whether consumers are buying off the shelf, or through our 'Built for You' retail kiosk program -- which lets customers configure products to order -- Compaq offers award-winning Presario Internet PCs, printers and monitors.'' Recently promoted to Vice President and Group General Manager of Consumer Products Group at Compaq, Larson also outlined his goals for the Compaq Consumer Products Group. ''While we are proud of our accomplishments, we are not resting on our laurels. We will continue to build on our success and strive to stay ahead of the technology curve by delivering innovative, easy-to-use and value-rich home computing solutions.'' Here are some of the key priorities for the Compaq Consumer Products Group for the rest of 1999: -0- -- Build on its first-to-market position in home connectivity by expanding Compaq's recently announced Phoneline Home Networking capabilities across the product line. With Phoneline Home Networking, consumers can easily connect PCs within the home over existing phone lines and share Internet access, files, and printers and conduct head-to-head gaming. -- Focus on customer satisfaction by offering high-quality products with the best combination of performance and value, and continue to lead the industry by delivering the best Internet computing solutions and offer the right set of features, technologies and services. -- Enhance the entire Internet experience by making Web setup, installation, access and surfing as easy as possible. Continue delivering innovations such as the Easy Access Internet Keyboard and help users take advantage of high-speed Internet access by offering products that are analog, DSL, cable-modem and satellite ready. -- Continue to offer customers choice in how and where they buy products -- give consumers access to products anywhere, any way they choose -- through on-the-shelf retail availability, Compaq "Built for You" retail kiosks, the Web or through a direct 800 number. -- Deliver superior service and support with Extra Mile Service - take advantage of new technologies such as remote diagnostics and "push" solutions to deliver new standards for service and support. ''As we move into 1999 and toward the new millenium, I am very excited about what the future holds for the computer industry and our customers,'' added Larson. ''Last year we sold a record number of home PCs and we plan to continue that momentum this year by offering the best home computing solutions in the industry.''

To: Kenya AA who wrote (50962)	3/2/1999 9:15:00 AM
From: Elwood P. Dowd	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 97611

I just called IR and talked to a woman who had just arrived at work. She said that she hadn't seen the WSJ and didn't know anything as yet today. She tried to transfer me to a supervisor named Ms. McGuire, but, of course, she was on another call. If anyone else cares to call, please suggest to Ms. McGuire that EP and Em take a few dollars out of petty cash and enroll in a Dale Carnegie class. CPQ IR 1-800-4332391. I forgot to ask if CPQ is having a shareholders meeting on 4/22, so if anyone calls, that would be a good question to ask. El