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Compaq Announces Availability of Spanish-Language Presario 5000T Series Internet PC Through Its AtHome Web Site (Advisory)

Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced the U.S. availability of new Spanish-language Presario 5000T Series Internet PCs. Compaq will begin taking orders via its AtHome Web site (http://www.compaq.com/athome/5000series) for this innovative PC solution beginning immediately.

This product is part of a new marketing initiative designed to make the overall computing experience, from PC purchase to out-of-box usage, easier for Spanish-speaking customers. Specific features will include:

• A dedicated toll-free number (1-800-230-5752) with automated phone menus in Spanish, and bilingual sales representatives who can assist Spanish-speaking customers in ordering their Presario PCs direct from Compaq.
  
  
• Specific links in Spanish on Compaq's Web site (www.compaq.com) that help guide Spanish-speaking customers through the simple process of purchasing their PCs in the language of their choice.
  
  
• A Spanish version of Microsoft Windows^® Millennium (Me) and Spanish-based Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  
  
• A Spanish version of the Microsoft^® Home Suite, which provides popular software applications such as MS Works 2000^®, MS Encarta On-line Deluxe Encyclopedia 2000^® (1 year free subscription) and MS Money 2000^®.
  
  
• Keyboards featuring Spanish characters.
  
  
• Representatives in Compaq customer service and tech support who are bilingual.
  
  
• Spanish-language documentation that arrives with the unit and, in addition to providing general information, explains how to set up and use the PC.

The Spanish-language Presario 5000T will be available at a starting price of $749⁽¹⁾ and includes an Intel^® Celeron™ 800 MHz processor, 64 MB PC100 SDRAM, 20 GB 5400rpm hard drive, 48X CD-ROM, 56K modem, Compaq CV535 monitor, and JBL Pro Platinum speakers. Compaq also expects to sell the Spanish-language Presario 5000T through select retailers via its "Built For You" kiosk program within the next 90 days. Customers may also purchase Spanish-language Presario Internet 5000 PCs through Compaq's telesales group by calling 1-800-230-5752.

Company Background

Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is a leading global provider of technology and solutions. For more corporate information, see http://www.compaq.com.

About Compaq

Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is a leading global provider of technology and solutions. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures, and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, and communications products, commercial desktop and portable products, and consumer PCs that are sold in more than 200 countries. Information on Compaq and its products and services is available at http://www.compaq.com.