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Compact Compaq
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AT A GLANCE: A company known for driving down prices while raising quality and support standards, Compaq packs heavyweight performance into its new 6.2-pound, 486 notebook computer. Active- and passive-matrix color models are also available.
EASE OF USE: Open the Contura's lid, push a single button, and a few seconds later, you're looking at the Windows Program Manager. What could be easier?
DOCUMENTATION: A well-written manual fully explains how to set up and use the Contura. Separate documentation covers all bundled software. EZ-Help On-Line Library places system information at your fingertips.
SUPPORT: Three-year warranty. Compaq is one of those rare companies that offers toll-free technical support to all its customers, seven days a week, 24 hours a day: support personnel are knowledgeable and courteous. The company also provides an 800 fax number and a support forum on CompuServe.
LIST PRICE: N/A (none set)
AVERAGE STREET PRICE: $2,019 (monochrome), $2,749 (passive-matrix), $3,379 (active-matrix)
MANUFACTURER: Compaq Computer Corp., P.O. Box 692000, Houston, TX 77269-2000; (713) 370-0670, (800) 345-1518
MICROPROCESSOR: 25-MHz 486SL with internal 8K cache
MEMORY: 4MB...