Compaq LTE Elite Promotion Extended Through Year-End.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 1995--Continuing its efforts to provide superb value to customers and to gain market share in the PC portables arena, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced the extension of its Compaq SmartStation value promotion a $700(a) value through December 31, 1995, or while supplies last.

Initially announced in January and extended in April due to its excellent customer response, the promotion now includes three models: the Compaq LTE Elite 4/50CX, Model 340; and the LTE Elite 4/75CX, Models 340 and 510. With the purchase of any of these notebook computers through December 31(b) customers receive the SmartStation expansion base option free-of-charge.

"Our customers enjoy the convenience of having a portable PC with the desktop expansion base option," said Ross Cooley, senior vice president and general manager, North America. "The outstanding response to this promotion clearly illustrates and underscores the value proposition we offer with our flagship portables."

The Compaq LTE Elite offers customers a wide range of features, options and portability for today's mobile professional. In addition to its superb power and convenience, it provides 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 in a power notebook which eliminates the cumbersome AC adapter brick and cables necessary for mobile users.

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 notebook 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 resellers.

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.

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

vary. (b) Or while supplies last.

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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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Jerele Neeld

713-374-0484

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