Compaq PCs Break 2 GHz Barrier

New Compaq Presario Internet PCs Offer Uncompromising PerformanceAug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced the availability of Compaq Presario 7000T Series Internet PCs with the new Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor 2 GHz, a major computing milestone that provides Presario customers with the fastest processor available in the industry.

"We strive to bring our customers the latest and most powerful PC technology, and we're delivering on that promise with the new Presario desktops announced today," said Brett Faulk, director, Home and Small Office Desktop Marketing.

Available through Compaq's "Built for You" program, the Presario 7000T Series features the fastest Pentium processor available, the Intel Pentium 4 processor 2 GHz, delivering the ultimate combination of performance for extreme gaming, digital video editing and sophisticated 3D graphics applications. For video enthusiasts, the Presario 7000T is available with the popular MyMovieSTUDIO solution, which allows customers to create, personalize and share professional-looking home movies with recordable DVD-R/RW technology.

And for gaming enthusiasts, the Compaq Presario 7000T is also available with full version titles of Madden NFL(TM) 2001, Triple Play(TM) 2001, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) 2001, Need for Speed(TM) -- Porsche(R) Unleashed and SimCity 3000(TM) Unlimited in the Compaq-exclusive EA Sports(TM) and EA Games(TM) Bundle. Coupled with stunning audio and visual options such as the nVidia Geforce3 64MB DDR graphics card and Klipsch v.200 THX certified 400-watt speakers, the Presario 7000T provides the ultimate gaming experience.

Additionally, Compaq Presario 7000T PCs are equipped with the Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard and Coloreal technology, delivering the industry's most innovative and secure platform for a convenient and intuitive Web browsing and online buying experience.

Starting at $1,499, the Pentium 4 2 GHz basic system configuration includes a 20 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, 128MB of PC800 RAMBUS memory, 48x CD-ROM drive and a 17" CV735 monitor. The Pentium 4 1.5 GHz basic system is also now available starting at $1,199. The 7000T series is available for purchase today through Compaq's "Built for You" kiosks at participating retailers, on Compaq's Web site at http://www.compaq.com and by calling 1-800-888-0220. Compaq's "Built for You" program allows customers to configure their PCs to meet their specific needs and gives them access to the latest products as soon as they become available.

Company Background
Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation ("Compaq") is a leading global provider of enterprise technology and solutions. Information on Compaq and its products and services is available at www.compaq.com .

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