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Compaq Shines Bright with New iPAQ MP4800

Lightweight, Full-Feature, 2000-Lumen Projector Continues Compaq's Award-Winning Tradition of Microportable Projectors

Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced the brightest microportable projector in the industry, the Compaq iPAQ Microportable Projector MP4800. Weighing only 6.0 pounds and yet delivering more than 2000 lumens of brightness, the iPAQ MP4800 is the perfect projector for making critical boardroom presentations.

Created by the same team recognized⁽¹⁾ in both North America and Europe for the design work on previous generation Compaq Microportable projectors, the new iPAQ MP4800 delivers the highest performance available in any microportable projector with a style that will compliment any conference room.

The iPAQ MP4800 utilizes Digital Light Processing (DLP) to deliver bright, crisp XGA-resolution (1024 X 768) images and a superior 800:1 contrast ratio. Mobile users needing to incorporate multimedia into their presentations will find the iPAQ MP4800 includes integrated audio, video, stereo sound and High-Definition TV support.

The iPAQ MP4800 delivers all this performance in a style that adapts to any conference room. The ultra-quiet unit operates at less than 36 decibels, while the versatile form factor can be used as a tabletop projector, set on a tripod or mounted to the boardroom ceiling. The unit also features a Lamp-Saver mode, which can extend bulb life up to 50 percent and lower the noise output to 34 decibels, yet still deliver up to 1600 lumens of brightness.

The iPAQ MP4800 is backed by a two-year worldwide warranty and features Compaq's Advance Unit Replacement program. In North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the Advanced Unit Replacement program offers a new or "like new" replacement of a defective unit in 48 hours during the two-year warranty period.

Pricing for the MP4800 starts at $4,499. Additional information can be found at http://www.compaq.com/products/projectors/.

Company Background

Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a leading global provider of information technology products, services and solutions for enterprise customers. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures and markets information technology equipment, software, services and solutions, including industry-leading enterprise storage and computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, communication products, personal desktop and notebook computers, and personal entertainment and Internet access devices that are sold in more than 200 countries directly and through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Information on Compaq and its products and services is available at http://www.compaq.com.