Compaq Web Advisory: `PC Magazine' Names Compaq Deskpro EN `Best of '98'; Desktop Computer of Choice for the Enterprise.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 1998--Capping off a year in which Deskpro computers received some of the most prestigious awards from every major industry publication(1), Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) announced today its Deskpro EN Series 450 Model received "PC Magazine's" "Best of `98" award in the corporate PC category. The Deskpro EN Series family of PCs was commended for such features as DMI 2.0 compliance, chassis intrusion detection, and full system hardware monitoring, which allows network managers to detect error or imminent failure of key components such as the hard disk drive or memory.

The "Best of `98" award is based on feedback from the "PC Magazine's" key writers and columnists, who select their personal favorites from products shipped in 1998.

Compaq's Deskpro EN Series is designed for enterprise customers who seek a combination of comprehensive manageability, easy serviceability and life-cycle consistency in their client PCs.

Available in desktop, minitower or small form factor, the line offers a full range of Intel Pentium II and Celeron processors, SMART Ultra ATA hard drives up to 14.4 GB, 32X max CD-ROM drives (on select models), and the ATI RAGE PRO TURBO AGP graphics card.

For more information and a complete list of awards see Compaq's web site at www.compaq.com/products/desktops/awards.html. Information on Compaq Deskpros can be found at www.compaq.com/products/desktops.

Company Background: Founded in 1982, Compaq is a Fortune Global 100 company. It is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers. For more corporate information, see www.compaq.com.

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(1) See 12/2/98 web advisory "Compaq Deskpro Family Takes Top Industry Honors."