Compaq Web Advisory: Compaq's Armada 1750 Notebook PC Travels to Carlsbad Caverns to Explore New Forms of Visual Communication.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation's (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 ) Armada An earlier brand name for laptop computers from Compaq. The line was noted for its quality and innovative features. 1750 notebook PC today traveled to the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). with the Digital Exploration Society (DEX) on an expedition aimed at educating elementary students and journalists on visual communication techniques of yesterday and today. The Carlsbad Caverns Digital Cave Painting Cave or Rock Paintings are paintings on cave or rock walls and ceilings, usually dating to prehistoric times. The earliest known rock paintings are dated to the Upper Paleolithic, 40,000 years ago, while the earliest European cave paintings date to 32,000 years ago. Expedition relies on mobile and digital technology tools, such as the Internet, notebook computers, digital imaging and projection technology, to allow students to digitally "paint the caverns" in an effort to illustrate how technology aids in present day communication. Through the use of digital cameras, images will be captured and posted to the DEX web site for viewing in real-time by students and spectators worldwide. "The Carlsbad Caverns DEXpedition illustrates why computer users need mobility anytime, anywhere," said Ed Ellett, Vice President, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , PC Products, 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/. . "By participating in an event such as this we are able to assist in a dynamic presentation of how far technology has come, its varied uses, and more importantly, to help underscore how the history and the future of visual communication are linked together." For additional information on Compaq and other sponsors of the DEXpedition, please refer to www.digitalexplorers.com. DEX Background: The Digital Exploration Society (DEX), a not for profit organization, was founded early in 1998. DEX explores the potential of advanced mobile digital technology in an effort to accelerate the usability and deployment of digital technology for creative, life-enhancing activities. 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. To contact a reseller or for more corporate information, see www.compaq.com. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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