Compaq Introduces 24X Max CD-ROM Drive, Dramatically Increasing User Productivity.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 1998--For demanding users of CD-based applications, 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 introduced worldwide the Compaq 24X Max CD-ROM Drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. option for all standard 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 models. This new drive option features a maximum transfer rate of 3600 KB/second to download information at a premium speed and an access time of under 100 ms to quickly locate files. The 24X Max offers a tray-load design with the flexibility of horizontal or vertical operation. As with all Compaq enhancements, the 24X Max CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). is guaranteed to perform at the highest levels of quality and reliability that come from Compaq testing, service and support. The new 24X Max CD-ROM is priced at $170(A) and will be available worldwide in March. For more details on this announcement, please visit the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/products/options/cdromdrv_nv.html. Company Background Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is a global information technology company. Compaq is the fifth largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers. For more corporate information, see http://www.compaq.com. -0- (A) Estimated street price. Reseller prices may vary. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation Mike Berman 281-514-0484 mike.berman@compaq.com or Miller/Shandwick Technologies Cindy Grogan 617-351-4102 cgrogan@miller.shandwick.com |
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