Compaq Makes the Grade with Back-to-School Promotion; New "Choose a Champion" Rebate Offers Even Greater Value.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 3, 1998--Back-to-school typically means new book bags, new clothes and a trip to the store to buy paper, crayons, scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends , and glue. More and more, it also means adding a home computer to the family's shopping cart. Today, just in time for back-to-school, 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 ) announced the "Choose a Champion" promotion that delivers even greater value to consumers who are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a new computer this season. From August 2 through September 29, 1998, participating U.S. retailers will be offering consumers a mail-in rebate of up to $100(a) on the purchase of a Compaq "bundle" -- a complete Compaq home computing solution which includes a Presario PC, Compaq monitor and Compaq color inkjet printer A printer that propels droplets of ink directly onto the medium. Today, almost all inkjet printers produce color. Low-end inkjets use three ink colors (cyan, magenta and yellow), but produce a composite black that is often muddy. . The new Compaq color inkjet printers, introduced this May, are perfect for the dorm or family use, and if purchased separately, are priced between $129 and $299(b). The "Choose a Champion" promotion is part of a NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association sponsorship that will bring sweepstakes, Internet promotions and many prizes over the coming months. Tools for School Compaq realizes that computers are becoming an essential tool for students offering help with everything from basic word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and to pulling together multimedia presentations. Computers also provide Internet access See how to access the Internet. , which is particularly valuable for those who need to surf the Web to complete research projects or connect with others. For example, grade school students are taking virtual tours Virtual Tours The phrases panoramic tour and virtual tour are often used to describe a variety of video and photographic based media. The word panorama indicates an unbroken view, so essentially, a panorama in that respect could be either a series of photographs or panning video to learn about geography and cultures of countries from Antarctica to Zimbabwe, while college students are interacting with their peers internationally through classes conducted entirely over the Internet, bringing new meaning to the term "distance learning." And, it's not just the students who are using the Internet to its full advantage. As discussed in the May 1998 issue of Yahoo! Internet Life Yahoo! Internet Life was a monthly magazine published by Ziff-Davis, which licensed the name from Yahoo!, a well known search engine website. It was created and launched by Barry Golson, the former executive editor of Playboy and TV guide. , colleges and universities are getting into the act by setting up campus cybercafes, putting student newspapers online, and even offering students the option to start their own home pages. Compaq Internet PCs Compaq's new Presario Internet PCs are fully optimized for the Internet. Priced from $799 to $2,299(b) (after rebate)(c), Presario desktops include a lightning-fast 56K(d) modem making it faster than ever for students to connect on-line to download any last-minute research needed for that term paper due in thirty minutes. Giving students quick and easy access to the Internet, the Internet, the, international computer network linking together thousands of individual networks at military and government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, industrial and financial corporations of all sizes, and commercial enterprises Presario desktop series features the exclusive Compaq Easy Access Internet Keyboard A computer keyboard that contains buttons for common Internet functions such as launching the Web browser and e-mail applications and controlling sound volume. . This keyboard has a suite of buttons that provides students with one-touch access to search the Web, a daily start page, e-mail and secure e-commerce. To make getting on-line easy and affordable, Compaq also offers Easy Internet Access, an Internet service that offers complete access to the World Wide Web and Newsgroups This is a list of newsgroups that are significant for their popularity or their position in Usenet history. As of October 2002, there are about 100,000 Usenet newsgroups, of which approximately a fifth are active. ; technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; four e-mail accounts and SurfBeat(TM), a monthly newsletter that provides entertainment information and tips on using the Web. For a limited time, Compaq is also offering new Presario owners a $100 mail-in rebate(c) when they sign up for a 50-hour free trial(e) of Easy Internet Access. Once these initial free hours expire, users will need to provide a valid credit card to continue the service for a monthly fee of $19.95. The Easy Access Internet rebate, coupled with Compaq's current bundle promotion can save consumers hundreds of dollars on the purchase of a new Compaq Presario Presario is a series of desktop computers and notebooks from Compaq. The Presario family of computers was launched for the consumer marketplace in September 1993. Although HP has since acquired Compaq, the Presario name was not discontinued due to its marketability. PC. Fun on the Run For students in a dorm room or users on-the-go, Compaq Presario notebooks are a great option. These fully loaded, multimedia portable PCs can be taken anywhere -- from the pizza shop to the library -- and offer the power of the World Wide Web with one-touch Internet access and a blazing fast 56K(d) modem. The Presario 1200 and 1600 Series are priced between $1,699 and $3,299(b). Additionally, all new Presario PCs come pre-loaded with the latest Microsoft software, which is helpful to students when working on book reports and projects, class presentations or even managing a budget. The Big "Screen" In addition to the Presario desktops and notebooks, Compaq announces the U.S. availability of the MV900 -- its first consumer 19-inch monitor. The MV900 delivers 18 inches of viewable area, making it less stressful on the eye while spending hours on the computer researching, designing or playing. Reasonably priced at $599(b), the MV900 will not dent the family pocketbook. The MV900 joins a complete line of multimedia monitors that range in price from $179 to $999(b), which includes the MV400, MV500, MV700 and the FP500, Compaq's first consumer digital flat panel Digital Flat Panel (DFP) is a video connector for flat panel displays. It features 20 pins and uses the PanelLink protocol. Unlike DVI, DFP never achieved widespread implementation. The connector was used by displays such as the Compaq Presario FP400, FP500 and 5204. . Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, the world's largest computer manufacturer, is a Fortune Global 200 company and the largest global supplier of personal computers. Founded in 1982, 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, networking and communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is a 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 800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations are available by calling 800/345-1518. Notes: (a) Mail-in rebate from Compaq. "Choose a Champion" promotion terms may vary by retailer. All rebate requests must be received by the Compaq fulfillment house by October 7, 1998. See retailer for details. (b) All prices listed herein are estimated U.S. retail prices. Actual retail prices may vary. Presario desktop prices are shown after application of $100 mail-in rebate from Compaq Easy Internet Access. See rebate terms for details. (c) $100 mail-in rebate from Compaq with purchase of qualifying product and sign-up for 50-hour free trial of Compaq Easy Internet Access. Rebate offer is valid only in the U.S.A. and expires 12/31/98. 50 free hours of Internet access is offered when Compaq Easy Internet Access is chosen from Compaq Internet Setup. The 50 free hours may be used over a 45-day period, up to two hours a day. A valid credit card will be required in order to continue service after the trial period. See store for details. (d) The K56flex modems are designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently unknown, may not reach 56Kbps and will vary with line conditions. ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. V.90 updates may be downloaded from the Compaq Web site when available, and are designed to allow faster downloads from K56flex or V.90 compliant digital resources. (e) 50 free hours of Internet access is offered when Compaq Easy Internet Access is chosen from Compaq Internet Setup. The 50 free hours may be used over a 45-day period, up to two hours a day. A valid credit card will be required in order to continue service after the trial period. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 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