Compaq Web Advisory: Compaq's Armada Series Offers Corporate Customers Dual Color Options.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today responded to overwhelming customer demand for a full array of "carbon" colored options compatible with the Compaq Armada 7000 Series portable PC line.

New products include the carbon ArmadaStation II Expansion Base for the Armada 7000 Series; the V75 17-inch (16" viewable) CRT color monitor; a 104-key keyboard; and the two-button Compaq Mouse. The carbon V75 monitor, keyboard and mouse are also designed to match the Armada 1500c, 1700, 3500 and their Convenience Bases. The above products continue to be available in their existing opal color, while the new carbon options offer complementary solutions for similarly designed Armada products.

Today's announcement brings full circle Compaq's effort to transition the Armada Series from opal to the sleek carbon color, reinforcing Compaq's commitment to provide consistent and compatible products for Armada Series customers. For more information, please visit Compaq's Web site at: http://www.compaq.com/products/portables/arm7800/armstII.html.

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