Compaq Announces Leading-Edge Client PC Solutions for Web-Enabled Business; Delivers Innovations Designed to Solve Real-World Problems.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1999-- Editors' Summary -- Compaq Insight Manager LC. Manage Compaq and third-party PC workgroups in minutes. -- Smart Card Technology. Smart card readers (Standard and Enhanced) in stand-alone and keyboard versions. Ramp up Ramp Up To increase a company's operations in anticipation of increased demand. Notes: A company might 'ramp up' operations if they just signed a contract creating substantially more demand for their product. See also: Demand, Economies of Scale security and enable secure e-Commerce. -- Touchscreen Flat-Panel Monitor and Other Monitors. New flat-panel monitors and a new value 17-inch CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. monitor. -- Microportable Projector. A new standard of portability in projectors. Unprecedented power in a small package. -- Compaq Aero 8000 Handheld PC  An editor has expressed concern that this article or section is .Please help improve the article by adding information and sources on neglected viewpoints, or by summarizing and Pro. Exceptional mobility with all the benefits of a handheld device. The ideal on-the-road connection device. -- New Compaq Armada An earlier brand name for laptop computers from Compaq. The line was noted for its quality and innovative features. Portable Models. More power with 400 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. processors. Continuing to redefine how the PC is used in today's competitive Internet business environment, Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) today announced new products ranging from web-based technologies for the enterprise customer, to state-of-the-art peripheral devices, to performance portables. These innovative products have been designed to empower customers with the most advanced PC solutions for an Internet-based economy. "Building upon its base as the world's leading supplier of PCs, Compaq is uniquely positioned to drive its customers into the next generation of electronic business computing," said Mike Winkler Winkler may refer to:
See http://www.compaq.com/pcadvantages for more information on Compaq's leadership role in providing PC solutions for today's web-enabled business. Manage Heterogeneous PC Workgroups: Compaq Insight Manager LC Continuing its lead in award-winning manageability, Compaq announced its web-based Compaq Insight Manager LC, the industry's first-to-market comprehensive PC workgroup management solution. Because Compaq Insight Manager LC is easy to deploy with its one-click installation and requires no dedicated system or database, it leads the industry in ease of use and functionality. Compaq Insight Manager LC makes use of powerful Internet technologies to provide a unified "browser-based roaming console" not only for Compaq platforms but any standard DMI (Desktop Management Interface) The first desktop management standard from the DMTF. Enabling PCs to be monitored from a central console, it was superseded by the DMTF's Common Information Model (see CIM). 2.0 based device on the network. Combining Compaq Insight Manager LC with Compaq Insight Manager XE produces a full suite of applications ranging from hardware fault- and asset-management, to desktop software management, to intelligent Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. cluster monitoring and administration. See http://www.compaq.com/newsroom/pr/1999/pr140699c.html for the press release on Insight Manager LC. Increasing Network Security: Smart Card Technology A key component of driving business in an Internet-based economy is developing the advanced technologies that protect a customer's data. To further enhance current security options, Compaq announced the availability of a new family of Smart Card products for Compaq Deskpro The Compaq Deskpro was a line of business-oriented personal computers manufactured by Compaq, discontinued after the merger with Hewlett-Packard. The original Compaq Deskpro, available in several disk configurations, was equipped with an 8MHz 8086 CPU and Compaq's unique PCs. This family of products is a significant building block in Compaq's NonStop eBusiness Solutions strategy by providing a secure environment to prevent the disruption or unauthorized use of business information over private and public networks, thereby helping customers conduct secure transactions over the Internet. Designed for immediate, out-of-the-box productivity, Compaq Smart Card readers offer a wide range of implementation possibilities ideal for IT managers who want to customize their security infrastructure. An extremely robust solution can be built to a customer's specifications by combining Compaq Smart Card readers with industry standard third-party products and other Compaq security products, such as the Fingerprint Identification Technology device. See http://www.compaq.com/newsroom/pr/1999/pr140699d.html for the press release on Compaq Smart Card solutions. Innovative Displays for the Enterprise Environment Understanding that enterprise customers expect innovative and reliable products to complement their web-based solutions, Compaq today announced three new monitors designed to meet the differing requirements of its customers. The Compaq TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor 5000 Touchscreen Monitor is Compaq's first 15-inch touchscreen flat-panel monitor. This new technology offers customers an easy-to-use intuitive method of interacting with computers while providing a durable product that functions in harsh conditions, guarding against downtime and mechanical problems while lowering operational costs. The Touchscreen TFT5000 is an ideal solution for a variety of customer environments, including industrial sites, hospitals, retail locations and tourist sites. The TFT5000 Touchscreen is available immediately at $1,799.(1) With flexibility continuing to be important in space-constrained environments, Compaq has introduced the TFT5000S Flat Panel Monitor See flat panel display. , designed for customers who require high performance and high display quality. Offering an industry-standard VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association, Milpitas, CA, www.vesa.org) A membership organization founded in 1989 that sets interface standards for the PC, workstation and computing environments. Note the following VESA standards following this entry. mounting scheme, the TFT5000S allows users to pair the monitor with a broad array of mounting arms and brackets, ideal for healthcare, retail banking, brokerage firms, call centers and point of sale or service environments. The TFT5000S is available immediately at $1,269.(1) For the enterprise customer focused on value and high quality, the V700 17-inch (16-inch viewable) CRT monitor provides increased productivity with a large screen and features expected of a performance monitor. It is available now at $399.(1) See http://www.compaq.com/newsroom/pr/1999/pr140699e.html for the press release on these monitor offerings. Delivering Innovation for the Mobile Professional Since in an Internet-based economy, business is conducted at every hour from a variety of locations, Compaq has developed a number of innovative mobile devices to meet the needs of the mobile professional. To provide corporate travelers with high-quality presentation tools, Compaq is announcing its first microportable projector next week at PC Expo A trade show for resellers, corporate managers and technical professionals from CMP Media LLC, a subsidiary of United Business Media. First held in New York in 1983 with 120 exhibitors and 9,600 attendees, the show grew from the personal computer's early years to 550 vendors and more than . Weighing only 4.2 pounds and delivering 600 lumens, the projector will provide unmatched performance in an extremely compact form factor. Based on Texas Instruments' Digital Light Processor (DLP (Digital Light Processing) A data projection technology from TI that produces clear, readable images on screens in lit rooms. DLP is used in all types of projection devices, from data projectors that weigh only a few pounds to large rear-projection TVs to electronic ) technology, the Compaq microportable projector delivers high-resolution display from any user's laptop or desktop computer. Compaq plans to demonstrate and formally announce this unique product at PC Expo in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , June 22-24, 1999. New Handheld PC Pro Device: the Aero 8000 For the mobile professional who requires flexibility and instant access all day, Compaq announced the Aero 8000 on June 7, 1999, the first H/PC H/PC - Hand-held Personal Computer Pro device in Compaq's comprehensive arsenal of Windows CE-based handheld products, which includes the Aero 2100 Color Palm-size PC The Palm-Size PC was Microsoft's first attempt at a computer conforming to an 'in your hand' profile (or, as commonly referred to, a PDA). These devices demonstrated many firsts for this form factor, including wave sound output, comparatively high-resolution screens with and C-Series Handheld PC devices. Compaq Aero 8000 weighs just 2.9 pounds and has a 10-inch SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. screen and a keyboard 95 percent the size of standard portable keyboards. Through its embedded Smart Card reader/writer and a suite of advanced security applications, the Aero 8000 offers the most secure and robust access to remote data available through a H/PC Pro device--a feature that makes it the first low-cost platform for developing smart card enterprise applications for eCommerce, electronic banking and healthcare. More information on the Aero 8000 is available at http://www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/. For the press release on the Aero 8000, see http://www.compaq.com/newsroom/pr/1999/pr070699a.html. New 400MHz Intel Pentium II Armada Portables Compaq today announced new models of the Armada 7800 and 1750 Series featuring the latest 400MHz Intel Pentium II mobile processor, adding greater processing power to its fully-integrated commercial notebook PC line-up. Both products feature 14.1-inch color TFT (thin film transistor) 1024 x 768 displays supporting up to 16.8 million colors, and integrated AC adapters for a convenient, all-in-one solution for corporate mobile computer users. The Armada 7800 is available immediately with Windows 95 preinstalled for a suggested resale price of $4,499, or $4,599 with Windows NT 4.0 preinstalled. The 400MHz Armada 1750 with Windows 95 preinstalled is available immediately for $3,499, while a model with Windows NT 4.0 preinstalled is $3,599.1 In addition, the company cut prices on its Armada 3500 Series up to 19 percent. See http://www.compaq.com/newsroom/pr/1999/pr070699f.html for the press release on these new Armada portables. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, 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 Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] 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 http://www.compaq.com, or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations are available by calling 1-800-345-1518. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (1) Estimated U.S. street price. Actual reseller prices may vary. |
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