Microsoft Office XP Pre-loaded on New Compaq Evo D300s

Special Promotion on Evo D300s Purchased Between Now and Oct. 31stOct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a special promotion to enhance technology access for small and medium size businesses, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced the latest solution to office efficiency with the introduction of Microsoft(R) Office XP and Small Business Edition XP pre-loaded on new Evo(TM) D300s purchased between now and Oct. 31st.

Pre-configured Evo D300s Pentium 4 systems and a S720 17" Monitor are available for prices starting at $899. And, if they prefer, customers can configure this affordable, specially priced system to meet their own personal or business requirements. Benefits include context sensitive 'Smart tags' that offer helpful automatic assistance to help speed productivity, 'Task Panes' for rapid formatting and file search, plus a 'Reminders' window that manages appointments and memos all in one window.

"As a trusted advisor to small businesses, we are committed to providing the latest productivity tools currently available on the market," said Robyn West, vice president of North America SMB Sales, Compaq Computer Corporation. "The Evo D300s offers best-in-class business computing and software that offers immediate return on investment."

In conjunction with this special promotion, leasing options are available for customers who qualify through Compaq Financial Services Corporation. "Leasing allows purchasers more technology for their money and helps improve cash flow since there is no large up-front cash outlay and no large down payment," said West.

The Evo Desktop D300s offers the optimal mix of performance and price for businesses needing a simplified technology solution at an unbeatable value. Designed to deliver industry-leading value with the latest technology at the lowest initial cost, these new models offer business customers a secure, managed solution for diverse networked environments, featuring the latest in mainstream processor offerings from Intel and industry standard, mainstream PC components designed to perform efficiently and effectively with the latest operating systems, including Microsoft Windows XP SBE. Additional information regarding Compaq's small business promotions can be found at www.directplus.compaq.com or by calling 1-800-888-3124.

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