Compaq Armada 1100 The Armada 1100 Family Announcement - Page 1

WHITE PAPER [June 1996 Prepared By Portable Product Division Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS Introduction 1 Key Communication Messages 1 Target Market 1 Product Overview........... 1 The Armada 1100 features ..... 1 Q & A 2 Product 2 Warranty 4 Competition 4 Sales Support and Availability 5 Competitive Analysis 5 Competitive Comparison ........ 5 Armada 1100 vs Armada 4100 6 ... The Armada 1100 Family Announcement Compaq introduces the Armada 1100 Family, a solution that offers the power of Intel Pentium processors at an affordable price. In addition to performance and value, the product is designed and manufactured with quality and reliability. KEY COMMUNICATION MESSAGES The Armada 1100 Family offers outstanding value. It is an exciting part of Compaq's new family of notebooks. These products are designed with customer focus, incorporate useful and innovative technologies, and are backed by the quality and service associated with Compaq. TARGET MARKET Users requiring Pentium performance in an affordable notebook. They include individuals, small and medium sized businesses, and some large corporations. These customers require notebooks offering the power to run popular business applications, but do not require the multi-media functionality Compaq provides with the Armada 4100 or the LTE 5000. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Armada 1100 features: • Intel P75 or P100 processors • 810MB hard drives • 10.4" Color STN or TFT panels All models offer: • 8MB RAM • 32 Bit PCI Local Bus Graphics • Full sized keyboards • 19mm optical trackball • Two Type II PCMCIA slots • 8.9"x11.9"x2.25"/6.1" lb. (2.75 kg) form factor • Convenient detachable handle for easy carrying • Easy to read Status Panel • Industry standard NiMH battery that provides 2 to 3 hours of use • Microsoft Windows 95 and a variety of third party software packages Doc Number 1