Compaq Announces Latest Prosignia Notebook Series

Strategic Insights -

Compaq Computer Corporation has launched its new Prosignia Notebook 165 Series and Notebook 150, which can be configured with the latest processors from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). The Prosignia Notebook 165 features Intel Mobile Pentium II processors up to 400 MHz, delivering high performance and storage capacity. The Prosignia Notebook 150, on the other hand, features AMD K6-2 processors up to 400 MHz, providing a range of applications and software pre-installed, including Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Compaq Prosignia Notebook 165 Series features Intel Mobile Pentium II processors up to 400 MHz, delivering up to 10GB SMART hard drives, up to 192 MB SDRAM, and up to 14.1 XGA CTFT displays.
  • The Prosignia Notebook 150 features AMD K6-2 processors up to 400 MHz, with hard drives up to 10GB, RAM expansion up to 192 MB, and brilliant displays up to 14.1 XGA.
  • Both notebooks ship standard with pre-installed, ready-to-run software applications, such as Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition, Symantec Norton Anti-Virus, and Compaq Online Services.
  • Compaq's notebooks are equipped with one-touch access to key Internet solutions, services, and information tailored specifically for small and medium-sized business customers.
  • The Prosignia Notebook 165 starts at $2,452, while the Prosignia Notebook 150 starts at $2,150.
  • Customers can configure and buy Prosignia products and services directly from Compaq through the company's Online Store (DirectPlus) at http://www.directplus.compaq.com or by calling 1-800-888-5858.

Statistics:

  • Processor speed: up to 400 MHz
  • Hard drive capacity: up to 10GB
  • RAM expansion: up to 192 MB
  • Display resolution: up to 14.1 XGA
  • Notebook prices:

+ Prosignia Notebook 165: starts at $2,452

+ Prosignia Notebook 150: starts at $2,150

  • Software applications pre-installed: Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition, Symantec Norton Anti-Virus, and Compaq Online Services

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, June 21, 1999
  • Compaq Computer Corporation press release
  • Compaq and Prosignia websites (http://www.compaq.com, http://www.directplus.compaq.com)