Compaq Compact: Egghead Authorized to Sell Complete Line of Presario Products.VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1999-- Egghead.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGGS), an Internet retailer of computers, software and related merchandise, today announced that it has been authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: to sell Compaq's leading Presario home computing computing - computer products over the Web at www.egghead.com. Effective immediately, Egghead will sell Compaq's full spectrum of consumer computer products and services including Presario desktop computers, monitors, printers and notebooks. Egghead already offers 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 business computing products. Egghead met Compaq's specific and comprehensive criteria for Internet-only retailers selling Presario products. These guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. define the level of service and support that is required including exceptional customer service via the Web, telephone and email. "Egghead has one of the Internet's most recognizable brands and over a million customer accounts," Jim Kalasky, vice president of merchandising said. "This is a significant merchandising opportunity for Egghead and our customers. Like Egghead, Compaq is a leading brand and known for its excellent products and services." "Compaq is committed to providing Presario customers with choices in where and how they purchase their PCs and is excited about authorizing Egghead, a leader in on-line sales," said Ray Robidoux, vice president of sales and marketing, U.S. Consumer, 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/. . "Egghead provides consumers with all the elements needed to ensure a highly satisfying experience such as product support, technical service and convenient and secure transactions." About Egghead.com Egghead.com is a leading online retailer of current version and "off price" personal computer hardware, software, peripherals and accessories. In addition to computer-related products, Egghead.com sells consumer electronics and other consumer and business goods. Egghead operates virtual superstores This is a list of superstores by country. Multi-national
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