Compaq has released numerous new notebooks into its Armada range, addressing the needs of various tiers of business users.
The first in the new range is the Armada M300, shipping with a Pentium III 500MHz processor. The CTFT display is 11.3-inches wide, and the machine has a 6GB hard drive. Pricing begins at R22 978, and is aimed at users wanting a light and powerful solution.
The M700 is a serious power-horse, shipping with the 650MHz PIII with Intel`s SpeedStep technology. However, power comes at a price: R31 969.
The E500 model is designed for everyday business use, with the processor scaling up to 600MHz, once again with SpeedStep. The E500 also accepts the mini-PCI modem and Ethernet combo card. It takes up to three internal batteries, delivering extra battery life. It is expected to hit the streets at R27 474.
The Armada V300 is designed for users concerned about budget, and will incorporate 64MB memory, a Celeron CPU (up to 466MHz) and a 12.1-inch CTFT screen. Like the E500, it also can take the mini-PCI modem/network card. Pricing starts at R15 985.
The Mini PCI modem/NIC card is a standard internal daughter card, which Compaq hopes will displace proprietary internal communications architectures currently used in notebooks. Based on the standard PCI bus, the card offers a 10/100 Ethernet NIC and a 56K V.90 modem.
Other products announced in conjunction with the new notebooks include fingerprint ID and smart card security authentication devices for the portables.
All products are Windows 2000 compatible, and any Armada notebook will fit another`s docking station.
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