Compaq today announced enhancements to its Presario notebook range with new processors and new configurations designed to enable users to get the most from mobile computing.
The Celeron 700MHz 1200XL - 403 is the entry-level model with 64MB SDRAM, 24-speed CD-ROM drive and 4MB shared video memory. In addition the unit features one Type I/II/III PCMCIA slot, 12,1" TFT Active Matrix screen and 6GB hard drive.
The range also includes the 1400XL - 455, 1700XL - 470 and 1800XL - 481 notebooks with the Intel Pentium III processors in 700MHz and 800MHz configurations. These units include 128MB SDRAM, 8MB video RAM, an 8-speed DVD drive and hard drives of 10GB, 15GB and 20GB respectively. Also featured is a Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot with 32-bit CardBus support.
All models in the Presario notebook range feature JBL Pro speakers with bass reflex, PCI 56Kbps modems and Compaq`s unique easy access buttons which simplify a wide range of tasks with access to instant Internet, instant search, instant e-mail, on-line shopping, CD/DVD control keys and instant on/sleep. In addition, the units include a wide range of productivity software pre-installed including MS Windows Millennium, MS Word 2000 and Works 2000, McAfee VirusScan, RIOPort Jukebox (on 1400XL - 455 only), and Compaq SystemSave.
Says Andrea Cason, account manager, consumer channel sales for Compaq, "The latest Presario notebooks offer greater power and enhanced features to enable users to take advantage of the latest productivity and entertainment software. With its focus on innovation, Compaq`s notebook PCs range offers users truly mobile computing power.
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