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CompUSA Announces Support for Intel's Latest Mobile Processor

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CompUSA, America's Largest Computer Superstore, is set to offer powerful notebooks with Intel's new mobile Pentium III processor featuring Intel's SpeedStep technology, starting in February. This new processor provides a level of performance that Excutive Vice President of Merchandising, Larry Mondry, says will "bring to our customers." The mobile Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology allows users to create digital images, photos, web pages, and more in various settings.

Key Takeaways:

  • CompUSA plans to offer systems from Compaq and Sony starting in February, with price points ranging from $2799 to $3999.
  • The mobile Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology features two modes: Battery Optimized mode, which runs at 500 MHz, and Maximum Performance mode, which increases speed to either 600 or 650 MHz.
  • Intel claims that SpeedStep technology is like having a turbo feature on a notebook computer, allowing users to optimize their performance based on their power source.
  • CompUSA Inc. is one of the nation's leading retailers and resellers of personal computers and related products and services, with 217 CompUSA Computer Superstores in 84 major metropolitan markets.
  • Many of the CompUSA stores also offer training classrooms and technical service departments to cater to retail, corporate, government, and education customers.

Statistics:

  • Price points for the new CompUSA notebooks with Intel's SpeedStep technology will range from $2799 to $3999.
  • The new mobile Pentium III processor will be available on notebooks from Compaq and Sony.
  • Intel's SpeedStep technology allows the processor to run in two modes: Battery Optimized mode at 500 MHz and Maximum Performance mode at 600 or 650 MHz.
  • CompUSA operates 217 CompUSA Computer Superstores in 84 major metropolitan markets across the United States.
  • CompUSA has technical service departments and training classrooms at many of its stores.

Sources:

  • CompUSA Inc. press release, "CompUSA Inc. Announces Support of Intel's Latest Mobile Processor"
  • Intel's SpeedStep technology overview ( Intel.com, no specific date mentioned)
  • Company information, CompUSA Inc. (www.compusa.com)

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