COMPAQ EXTENDS SUCCESSFUL LTE ELITE PROMOTION; Bundle Now Includes Additional Model.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 1995--Further expanding the value of its notebook PCs, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced the extension of its Compaq SmartStation value promotion - a $700(a) value - through June 30, 1995. Additionally, the promotion now includes the LTE Elite 4/50E line of notebook computers in the SmartStation bundle.

The SmartStation value promotion, announced in January, gives Compaq customers a $700 desktop expansion base option free-of-charge for three of Compaq's most powerful notebook computers: the LTE Elite 4/50E, the 4/50CX and the 4/75CX. The promotion, originally scheduled to end April 30, has been extended and expanded through June 30.

"Our customers clearly expressed their interest in the LTE Elite/SmartStation promotion. They've responded in very positive numbers to own the convenience of a powerful notebook computer combined with the full functionality of a desktop PC," said Ross Cooley, senior vice president, North America. "The extension and expansion of this promotion allows us to provide an even greater value to our customers."

"This promotion offers savings that customers can touch," said Steve Wilk, president of Branchburg, N.J.-based reseller TransNet (NYSE: TRNT). "Compaq seems to be doing everything right to make their products affordable and available."

The Compaq LTE Elite offers a wide range of features, options and portability for today's mobile professional. In addition to unmatched power and convenience, providing customers with the lowest total carrying weight of any notebook computer in its category, the LTE Elite features the industry's first built-in AC adapter.

The Compaq SmartStation delivers to customers full-function desktop capabilities, including built-in Ethernet and SCSI connections, two full-sized ISA slots, two half-height drive bays, 1024x768 video support and a built-in spare battery charger all in one unit, as well as the ultimate in Plug and Play convenience. The SmartStation's functionality lets users dock their notebooks even while turned on, and its VCR-style motorized latching mechanism assures fast, secure docking. Should the user try to undock the notebook while applications are open, sensors send an alert to prevent data loss.

Company Background

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, and servers. Founded in 1982, the company reported 1994 worldwide sales of $10.9 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of more than 38,000 Compaq marketing partners. Compaq also sells directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24- hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http:\\www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-345-1518. -0-

(a) All prices are estimated selling prices; actual prices will vary.

Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein, LTE Elite and SmartStation, may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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