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Vicki Williams

Compaq Computer Hong Kong will next month release two new laptops it feels reflect the needs of mobile computer users.

 The company will be focusing heavily on laptops this year as it believes this market sector will be a growth area.

 Part of Compaq's Presario series, the 1681 features many new technological developments.

  A Compaq spokesperson said: 'The Presario 1681 is power-packed with a 233 MHz processor with MMX technology, 32 MB SDRAM, 2.1GB hard drive and enhanced battery technology for increased productivity.'  The Presario 1681 is aimed at both the business user on the move and the high-end home user. It also features 128-bit accelerated graphics with up to 16 million colours, an integrated 2 MB video memory and an active matrix screen.

  It also allows users to play CD audio without booting up the PC.

 According to the company, the other new laptop, the Presario 1220, offers 'unprecedented value in a fully-loaded multimedia notebook'.

  The Presario 1220 is powered by a 200 MHz processor with MMX, and comes with multimedia features including 20 X CD-ROM drive, built-in stereo speakers, a 33.6 upgradeable modem and integrated disk drive.

  'For exciting multimedia action there is a 12.1-inch Clear View HPA Display and 128-bit accelerated graphics,' a Compaq spokesperson said.

  Compaq believes High Performance Addressing Displays (HPA) will usher in a new era in consumer display technology.

   The technology provides high display quality comparable to Active Matrix (TFT).

  'All types of applications will look better and users will be able to make more compelling multimedia presentations with more vibrant colour and clarity than notebooks with older technology,' the spokesperson said.

  'The HPA displays have superb contrast ratios of up to 30:1, all with improved response time. The combination of better response time, high contrast ratio and low cost proves HPA is superior to standard STN displays. Resolution of up to 800 X 600 (SVGA) is also supported in notebook configurations.'   HPA technology uses a combination of several factors to improve display performance. The cell gap, which holds the liquid crystal material, is narrower and has a lower viscosity liquid.

  This results in faster response to changing data.

  Also, the power supply voltage to pixels is regulated depending on their location, thus minimising shadowing.

  Finally, a higher refresh rate and multi-line addressing are applied to increase contrast.

 Compaq also bundles a range of the latest software with both models.

   However, the mobility factor does not seem to have been fully considered as each model weighs in at over 5.9 kg.



Compaq launches two new laptops to meet user needs