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Compaq Announces New Options for iPAQ Pocket PC (Advisory)

Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced several new Compaq options for its widely acclaimed iPAQ Pocket PC, as well as new third-party products for the iPAQ Pocket PC family to help customers become even more productive on-the-go.

The Rugged Case—one of the most frequently requested options for the iPAQ Pocket PC—is a hard plastic case that protects the iPAQ Pocket PC, yet allows customers to view data and use the product wherever they go. The case is designed and tested to resist dust and water contamination per the IP54 standard, and can even take a fall to concrete from a height of four feet.

When the cover is closed, the case increases the ability of the iPAQ to withstand a direct impact to the display; when the cover is raised, a replaceable, clear protective membrane remains in place revealing the screen beneath and allowing the user to interact with the iPAQ Pocket PC while still maintaining protection. The Rugged Case also allows customers to access the DC jack and universal connector via tethered plugs, and accommodates a single-card Expansion Pack and wireless card.

Other new options include the Foldable Keyboard for the iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series. The standard layout allows customers to take notes, compose or respond to e-mail or write reports. When not in use, the keyboard folds up into an attractive, ultra-small package for easy portability.

Two new leather cases give the iPAQ Pocket PC a professional look in a sleek, black, premium cowhide leather enclosure. The Premier Leather Case is an open-sided, ultra-soft leather case, while the Zippered Leather Case securely protects and holds the iPAQ Pocket PC inside. Both include a stylus holder, slots for business or credit cards, and an inside pocket for cash or an extra PC card.

Third-party options include the Margi Presenter-to-Go™, a PC Card and software solution that allows handheld users to connect directly to digital projectors or other VGA displays. Simply connect the iPAQ Pocket PC to a projector or display, tap on the Presenter-to-Go icon, and make professional quality (1024 x 768) color PowerPoint presentations. An infrared remote control is included.

The Voyager VGA CompactFlash card is also available from Colorgraphic Communications for presentations via projector. The Voyager VGA CompactFlash Type I card allows for VGA, SVGA, Wide VGA and XGA capability, NTSC/PAL TV-Out, portrait or landscape output, and output centering and image enlargement. A PCMCIA Type II adapter is included.

The new Symbol SPS 3000 is the first third-party expansion pack that delivers integrated data capture and real-time wireless communication to users of the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. With the SPS 3000, the iPAQ Pocket PC becomes a more effective, business process automation tool with augmented capabilities that include bar code scanning and wireless connectivity. The SPS 3000 pack attaches easily to the iPAQ Pocket PC, and the lightweight, ergonomic design provides a secure, comfortable fit in the hand.

For more information on available iPAQ Pocket PC options, please visit http://www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/options_bridge.html.

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 http://www.compaq.com.