Compaq Introduces PC Purchase Program for Teachers, Brings New Meaning to the Term "Homework".

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 1997--

Compaq's Education Presario 4460ES Now Offered to Educators for

Personal At-Home Use

In a move to help teachers maximize the benefits of technology in the classroom and at home as they juggle the demands of both, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today launched the Compaq Educator Purchase Program. Announced here at the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) attended by 14,000 educators from across the nation, this new purchase program offers U.S. educators the opportunity to buy for personal use a specially configured Compaq Presario 4460ES Desktop PC, that until now was only available to schools and colleges.

Once the school day ends, teachers still have much work to do, managing both personal and professional activities. The new purchase program enables educators to individually purchase a user-friendly, all-in-one Compaq Presario 4460ES, a powerful PC designed for educators at home, for only $2,149(a). Affordable, easy-to-use, and complete with education software, this personal Presario ES desktop allows educators to accomplish a variety of activities while outside the classroom, such as creating unique multimedia presentations; conducting research; communicating with parents, students or other educators through email; preparing lesson plans and tracking student grades. Plus, with Windows 95, outstanding multimedia features and a space-saving, all-in-one design, the Presario 4460ES is the ideal family PC.

"Compaq continues to expand its solutions for the education marketplace, helping educators and administrators maximize the benefits of computing throughout the learning enterprise," said Sue Collins, Director of Education, Compaq Computer Corporation. "An important addition to our menu of education solutions, this new purchase program provides teachers access to the latest technology and an excellent combination of educational and personal computing features, at an outstanding price all in one terrific package."

Exclusively for Educators

The Compaq Educator Purchase Program is open to teachers, administrators and staff at both K-12 and higher education institutions, beginning in March 1997. For home use, these customers can purchase the Compaq Presario 4460ES personal computer, bundled with Compaq's Teacher Productivity LearningPaq a compilation of popular education software including SkillsBank 96, Teacher's Toolbox, and HyperStudio for Windows -- the number one multimedia authoring tool. The Presario 4460ES also comes with ClarisWorks and Microsoft Works. Featuring today's latest technology, this outstanding multimedia PC incorporates a 166MHz Pentium processor with MMX technology, 24MB SyncDRAM memory, 2.0 GB hard drive, 8X-speed CD-ROM, built-in 15-inch (13.8-inch viewable) multimedia color monitor for outstanding video quality, 28.8K bps modem for Internet exploration and email communications, and JBL Pro speakers with Spatializer(R) 3D Surround Sound providing audio performance that rivals the sound quality of today's home stereo systems. Complete with a three-year limited warranty(b) and free hardware technical support, the Presario 4460ES offers educators an integrated solution that is easy-to-use and easy-to-buy.

Educators can order the Presario 4460ES by calling 1-800-836-0149, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CST) and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. (CST).

Compaq In Education

Compaq is a leading provider of PCs and servers to the education marketplace, offering a broad suite of technology solutions and services. As a full-service computer company and the worldwide leader in the PC industry, Compaq delivers to K-12 schools, colleges and universities complete solutions for outfitting entire classrooms, school districts and campuses. Compaq's full array of networking products, servers, desktops and notebooks, is sold through the Compaq Certified Education Partners Program.

The company recently extended its popular Presario ES family of education PCs, with the addition of the Compaq Presario 1060ES, the company's first network-ready, multimedia notebook computer for schools. Schools can call 1-800-88-TEACH to find a local Compaq Certified Education Partner or to obtain help choosing the Compaq products that best suit the needs of their schools. More information about Compaq in education can be found at http:/www.compaq.com/education .

Company Background

Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is the fifth largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers, delivering useful innovation through products that connect people with people and people with information. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq is strategically organized to meet the current and future needs of its customers, offering Internet and enterprise computing solutions, networking products, commercial PC products and consumer PCs. As the leader in distributed enterprise solutions, Compaq has shipped over a million servers. In 1996, the company reported worldwide sales of $18.1 billion. 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 can be found at http://www.compaq.com -0-

(a) Pricing includes shipping and is subject to change. Price shown is based on Compaq's National Education Price List. Reseller prices may vary. (b) Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Call 1-800-836-0149 for details.

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