Intel Investors - Compaq and HP Announce 466 MHz Celeron PCs
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Monday April 26, 7:01 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Compaq Announces New Family of Prosignia Desktops Featuring New Intel Celeron Processor
Compaq Deskpro to Introduce Celeron 466 MHz with New Chipset
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 1999-- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today announced the availability of the new Prosignia Desktop 320 family equipped with the new Intel Celeron 466 MHz processor, featuring Intel's high-speed Socket 370 technology and a slim micro ATX form factor.
Compaq Deskpro PCs with the Celeron 466 MHz processor will be available later this quarter with the new Intel 810 chipset. This offering, joining Celeron systems already in the Deskpro line, will provide commercial customers with a consistent value platform that will deliver both a longer lifecycle and all the price-performance advantages of the new 810 chipset, including integrated graphics and audio, as well as faster bus speed support for future-generation Celeron processors.
Prosignia Offers Latest Technology Now
Designed for immediate, out-of-the-box productivity, Compaq Prosignia desktops include a suite of pre-installed software applications, including Microsoft Office Small Business Edition, Symantec Norton AntiVirus; and access to Compaq Online Services. The new Prosignia 320 with 466 Mhz Celeron processor price starts at $1,315 with a 17'' monitor (15.7'' viewable). Lease prices start at $45 per month.(a)
The new Prosignia Desktop 320 offers hard drives up to 18 GB, a maximum of 256 MB of RAM and 32X Max or 52X TrueX CD-ROM drives. The new micro ATX space-saving chassis design provides ease of configuration and services. Customers can choose the latest audio/video and communications solutions, including Sound Blaster Audio PCI 128v, STB/nVidia TNT 3D AGP graphics and 3Com's 10/100 NICs. Prosignia desktops are protected by a three-year limited warranty.
Customers can configure and buy Prosignia products and services directly from Compaq through its DirectPlus website at directplus.compaq.com, by calling 800/888-9909 or from a local Compaq Authorized Reseller/direct marketer. Beginning in June 1999, this and other Prosignia products will be available in selected retail outlets.
Company Background
Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news), a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise ad network storage products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices.
Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at compaq.com, or by calling 800/OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations are available by calling 800/345-1518.
Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
(a) All prices are DirectPlus prices and subject to change. Prices do not include applicable state and local sales taxes or shipping charges. Leasing available through Compaq Capital Corporation to qualified commercial customers, subject to credit approval and execution of lease documentation.
Contact:
Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston Arch Currid, 281/514-0484 arch.currid@compaq.com or Jim Cortese, 281/927-8791 jim.cortese@compaq.com
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Monday April 26, 12:02 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
HP Vectra and Brio PCs to Include Latest Intel Celeron Processor
HP Continues to Offer Customers High-quality Business PCs at Value Prices
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 1999-- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced plans to integrate Intel®'s latest Celeron(TM) 466MHz processor into HP Vectra corporate PCs and HP Brio business PCs. The new models reflect HP's continuing commitment to provide customers with high-performing PCs at value prices.
For example, a space-saving HP Vectra small-form-factor PC with Celeron 466MHz processor, 64MB SDRAM, 8.4GB hard-disk drive, 24X CD-ROM drive, integrated 3Com Fast Etherlink XL 10/100 LAN interface, Matrox MGA G200 2X graphics with 8MB video memory, integrated sound, Windows® 95 and full manageability and serviceability features is expected to sell for an estimated U.S. street price of $1,149.(1)
In addition, an HP Brio business PC with Celeron 466MHz processor, 64MB SDRAM, 8.4GB Ultra-ATA hard-disk drive, 32X CD-ROM drive, integrated 18-bit full-duplex PCI sound and Windows 98 is expected to sell for an estimated U.S. street price of $929.(1)
About HP Desktop PCs
HP Vectra PCs are designed with consistent components and long model life cycles for easy deployment and increased stability in the corporate environment. Combined with HP TopTools, HP's Web-based device-management application, HP Vectra PCs deliver excellent manageability for easy tracking and trouble-shooting, and bulletproof security features to protect corporate data.
HP Brio PCs are designed to offer HP's best prices on the latest technology, combined with the built-in assurance of HP quality and reliability. HP Brio PCs offer a wide range of configurations to suit the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses and an innovative feature-packed design for maximum value.
HP desktop PC information can be found at hp.com.
About HP
Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services for business and home -- is focused on capitalizing on the opportunities of the Internet and the proliferation of electronic services. HP had computer-related revenue of $39.5 billion in its 1998 fiscal year.
HP plans to launch a new and independent measurement company consisting of its industry-leading test-and-measurement, components, chemical-analysis and medical businesses. These businesses represented $7.6 billion of HP's total revenue in fiscal 1998. With leading positions in multiple market segments, this technology-based company will focus on high-growth opportunities such as communications and life sciences.
HP has 122,800 employees worldwide and had total revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year. Information about HP, its products and the company's Year 2000 program can be found on the World Wide Web at hp.com.
(1) Actual prices may vary.
Intel is a U.S. registered trademark and Celeron is a U.S. trademark of Intel Corp.
Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Contact:
Hewlett-Packard Company Andrea Bass, 408/553-7620 andrea_bass@hp.com or Copithorne & Bellows for HP Brian Jaquet, 415/284-5200 brian.jaquet@cbpr.com
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