Compaq Web Advisory: Compaq Delivers Servers, Desktops and Workstations Featuring Intel Pentium III Processors.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 1999-- Offers New Presario Internet PCs Featuring Intel Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). And AMD K6-III  This article is written like a personal reflection or and may require .Please [ improve this article] by rewriting this article in an . Processor Recognized around the world as a leading global IT solutions provider, 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 ) today announced the immediate availability of Deskpro, ProLiant, Prosignia, Professional Workstation AP, and Presario products featuring Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processors, as well as availability of the new AMD-K6(R)-III processor in the Presario 5600 Internet PC Series. "Compaq's ability to design and deliver best-in-class products that optimize the additional performance made possible by new technologies, such as these advanced processors, further demonstrates the company's commitment to our customers," said Enrico Pesatori, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Offering the latest innovations in computer processing technology is a cornerstone of Compaq's commitment to meeting the specific needs of each segment across our diverse customer base." Deskpro Designed for the enterprise customer seeking the optimal combination of manageability, serviceability and performance in their desktop PCs, Compaq's Deskpro family equipped with Pentium III processors is available today in desktop, minitower min·i·tow·er n. A computer cabinet that is about half the height of a cabinet that houses a tower computer. , small form factor, or towerable desktop chassis designs. Additional after-market options are also available for all Deskpro models, including a range of graphics, storage, networking and biometrics solutions. ProLiant The market share leader in standards-based servers, Compaq is making the Pentium III processor available in its ProLiant 3000, ProLiant 1850R, ProLiant 1600 and ProLiant 800 servers. With the Pentium III, ProLiant servers deliver more powerful performance and improved database and Web-server capabilities for demanding workgroup, departmental and data center computing environments Prosignia Compaq Prosignia desktops equipped with Intel Pentium III processors provide fast, reliable computing solutions for today's business-intensive applications. These Prosignia models are equipped to handle advanced multimedia capabilities, including media and communications applications, high-quality graphics and imaging, video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. and full-screen, full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. . Professional Workstation AP Compaq's AP (Affordable Performance) line of Professional Workstations provides the optimum balance of price, performance and value for workstation users. The AP200, AP400 and AP500 models offer single or dual Pentium A PC with a motherboard that contains two Pentium CPUs. Such machines are designed for use with an operating system that supports symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), such as Windows NT or 2000. See SMP. III processors, and the PowerStorm 300 graphics solution has been equipped with new graphics drivers that leverage the Pentium III processor's Streaming SIMD extensions (architecture) Streaming SIMD Extensions - (SSE) Intel Corporation's floating point SIMD extention of their Pentium microprocessor architecture. SSE was formerly know as KNI (Katmai New Instructions). It was introduced with the Pentium III. Intel Pentium III. ipoem. to accelerate graphics-intensive applications. Presario The Presario 5600 Internet PC Series offers the customer the choice of the Intel Pentium III or the AMD-K6-III processor. This series is designed for computing enthusiasts who demand maximum computing power for fast Internet exploration, as well as demanding multimedia applications. For more information on Compaq products available with Pentium III and the AMD K6-III processors, visit http://www.compaq.com/newsroom/pr/1999/index.html. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. 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, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly 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. Compaq, Deskpro, ProLiant, Prosignia, Professional Workstation AP, and Presario, 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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