HOUSTON, -- Compaq Computer Corporation today completed the redesign and simplification of its commercial desktop line with the introduction of the Compaq Deskpro EX, a new line of low priced products designed for customers who value the best performance for the price and want to take advantage of the newest technology as it becomes available. Compaq will also expand the Deskpro commercial desktop line and the Armada commercial notebook line to include new "S" edition models -- Deskpro EXS, Armada E500S and Armada 100S -- designed for the small and growing business markets.

Continuing its strategy to deliver simple, targeted product offerings to its customers, Compaq makes purchasing decisions easier for business desktop users by providing two distinct product lines designed toward specific customer needs. The new Deskpro EX Series is designed for customers seeking the optimal balance between price and performance, as well as for those who want a wide range of industry-leading products at breakthrough prices. Customers who rely on stable platforms with exceptional manageability and enhanced serviceability will find that the Deskpro EN Series, introduced in June, continues to meet their requirements.

Simplified Solutions for Small and Growing Business

Compaq will take this simplification a step further by transitioning the current Prosignia product line of SMB products into the Deskpro and Armada "S" edition products. By streamlining its product family, Compaq provides growing businesses the outstanding features and reliability for which the Armada and Deskpro lines are known, while still providing the flexibility, out-of-box productivity and services previously offered with Prosignia products.

"Growing businesses and enterprise customers have the same core IT requirements -- quality and reliability at breakthrough prices," said Mike Pocock, Vice President and General Manager, Customer Marketing, for Compaq's Commercial Personal Computing Group. "By focusing our resources on the Armada and Deskpro lines, we can improve the customer's buying experience by better addressing his or her requirements through a simplified product offering."

Above-the-Box Solutions

All new "S" edition products, including the Deskpro EXS, Armada E500S and Armada 100S, feature access to MyWorkspace.compaq.com, a customizable business-to-business Web site offering news, information, and access to Compaq Online Services. Comprising comprehensive business oriented content, MyWorkspace.compaq.com allows users to automate and streamline business practices. These online productivity tools include Compaq's Small Business Resource Center, Free All-in-One eBusiness, Online Training, Online Postage, and Internet access through Compaq.NET for Business. The "S" edition products also feature a suite of services, including a three- year warranty, self-help tool, installation and network assessment solutions.

Deskpro EX

The new Deskpro EX models provides Compaq quality at aggressive prices, regardless of whether the customer is an enterprise or growing business. Starting at $699, and available in either a desktop or minitower chassis, the Deskpro EX is designed with flexibility in mind. It features Intel Celeron and Pentium III processors with speeds ranging from 566 MHz to 1 GHz, memory configurations up to 512MB and a variety of component options, including the latest graphics offerings from NVIDIA.

In order to maintain the best combination of price and performance, the Deskpro EX Series will offer new models quarterly and will incorporate new technologies even more frequently. The Deskpro EXS models feature similar configurations and options available on the Deskpro EX models, but add the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Office application and include Norton AntiVirus software.

Select Deskpro EX and EXS models are available immediately with the entire product line expected to be offered worldwide in October. The EX models will be available thorough traditional Compaq sales channels including resellers, agents and directly through Compaq's DirectPlus Web site. The EXS models are only sold direct through the DirectPlus Web site or through Compaq's Partner Direct and agent programs.

Portable Solutions for the Growing Business

Starting at $ 1,099, the new Armada 100S is designed for the budget- conscious user who is looking for a low cost, easy-to-use notebook that incorporates mainstream computing technologies without compromising basic functionality. It features the latest in notebook technology, including a mobile AMD K6-2+ 533MHz global processor, up to a 13.3-inch TFT screen, 2X AGP graphics, 24X MAX CD-ROM, 5.0 GB hard drive, and v.90 56 K modem (AC97).

The Armada E500S, starting at $2,099, is the perfect all-in-one portable computing solution that can be configured to meet the most demanding needs of a growing business. Providing both outstanding expandability and performance, the Armada E500S allows business users to customize a unique configuration with choice of Intel mobile Pentium III processors with speeds of up to 650 MHz, an integrated MultiBay, choice of up to a 14.1-inch TFT display and either a five, 12 or 18GB SMART hard drive. The Armada E500S also allows users to configure an integrated Mini PCI modem, integrated Mini PCI modem/NIC combo, touchpad or pointing stick pointing device. All Armada "S" products offer a choice of pre-installed business productivity software.

About Compaq

Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the largest supplier of computing systems in the world. 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.

Compaq products and services are sold in more than 200 countries directly to businesses, through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners, and directly to businesses and consumers through Compaq's e-commerce Web site at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq markets its products and services primarily to customers from the business, home, government, and education sectors. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products and services are available at http://www.compaq.com.

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