Compaq Announces Support for Intel Pentium III Processor

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Compaq Computer Corporation, a leader in providing IT solutions to enterprises, Small and Medium Businesses, and consumers, has announced its support for the Intel Pentium III processor. This move will enable Compaq customers to utilize the highest processing power available, reaching up to 500 MHz, in a range of product lines including Deskpro, ProLiant, Prosignia, Armada, and Presario. As part of its strategic partnership with Intel, Compaq aims to deliver the latest processing advancements to its customers as soon as possible.

Key Takeaways:

  • Compaq will make the Pentium III processor available in multiple product lines following Intel's delivery of the new processor.
  • The processor will provide processing power of up to 500 MHz, ensuring that Compaq customers have the highest processing capabilities.
  • Enrico Pesatori, senior vice president of corporate marketing at Compaq, stated that the partnership with Intel enables Compaq to deliver the latest processing advances to customers at the earliest possible moment.
  • Compaq is the worldwide market share leader in commercial desktops, with award-winning Deskpro systems receiving recognition from leading industry publications.
  • Compaq was founded in 1982 and is a Fortune Global 100 company, ranking as the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers.
  • Compaq's commitment to industry leadership is demonstrated through the rapid inclusion of the Pentium III processor in its product lines.

Statistics:

  • The Pentium III processor will provide processing power up to 500 MHz.
  • Compaq has been the worldwide market share leader in commercial desktops for an unspecified period.
  • Compaq's award-winning Deskpro systems have received recognition from all industry-leading publications over the past 15 years.
  • Compaq is the second largest computer company in the world.
  • Compaq is the largest global supplier of personal computers.

Sources:

  • Compaq Computer Corporation
  • Intel
  • Enrico Pesatori, senior vice president of corporate marketing at Compaq Computer Corporation
  • FMI: http://www.compaq.com