HP The Armada 1100 Family Announcement C01136119
User Manual: HP The Armada 1100 Family Announcement
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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 Doc Number .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 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 WHITE PAPER (cont.) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Doc Number 2 Three models comprise the Armada 1100 Family: Armada 1120 Model P100/810 Armada 1120T Model P100/810 Processor Pentium 100 MHz Pentium 100 MHz Display Panel 10.4” VGA CSTN 10.4” VGA CTFT 810 MB 810 MB RAM 8 MB 8 MB Battery Estimated runtimes NiMH NiMH Up to 3 hours Up to 3 hours Hard Drive QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Product: 1. How does this product compare with Compaq’s existing Contura 420/430 models? The size, weight and look of the machine are almost identical. Key variances include: - Pentium 75/100 MHz processors - Larger hard drives - No docking base option - 1 year warranty vs. 3 year warranty for Contura 420/430 - Windows 95 pre-installed only (Contura included Win 3.1 and Win 95) See Backup section for a detailed product comparison chart. 2. Why doesn’t the product offer CD, audio and other “multi-media” features? The Armada 1100 offers a mainstream feature set in order to provide a compelling priceperformance equation for the target market. It is meant to give customers all they need to run standard business applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, mail, etc.…. For customers that desire multi-media features, Compaq offers the LTE 5000 and the new Armada 4100 family of notebook computers. Third party external CD solutions are also available. WHITE PAPER (cont.) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Doc Number 3 3. How long do you envision offering such a product and what enhancements if any are planned? There is no pre-determined life-cycle time-frame. A large segment of customers seek affordably priced notebook computers for standard mobile business applications such as electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.. As the fundamental requirements of these individuals change, Compaq will adapt the product accordingly. 4. What options are common between this product and Contura 400 products? Common options include batteries, AC adapters and line cords. The memory upgrades (8MB/16MB) and the auto adapter are new (same as Armada 4100). 5. Why not offer the Contura Docking Bases with the product? The primary target market for this product did not express the same level of interest in the docking base as the original Contura 420/430 customers. Secondly, while the Contura 420/430 and Armada 1100 form-factors are similar, architectures and design are very different. It was not feasible to adapt the Contura 400 Base to the Armada 1100 Family in a timely manner. A third party solution is under investigation. 6. Why upgradeable only to 24MB, not 40MB? The Armada 1100 is equipped with 8MB fast page memory easily upgradeable to 16MB or 24MB. This configuration offers more than enough memory for a vast majority of the primary target market. 7. How is this product different from the Armada 4100 Compaq is introducing and why buy one instead of the other? The Armada 1100 will appeal primarily to those seeking to reliably perform standard applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, mail, etc.…in an affordable form factor where multi-media is not a requirement. The new Armada 4100 will appeal primarily to size and weight sensitive users seeking greater flexibility to perform standard applications, plus multi-media in a light form factor. See Backup for detailed product comparison. 8. Why only NiMH batteries? The Armada 1100 Family’s Extended Life NiMH battery provides up to 3 hours of continuous use. Compaq leverages the same batteries used with the Contura 400 Family and Aero. These batteries provide an affordable solution for customers that want additional batteries. WHITE PAPER (cont.) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Doc Number 4 9. How are the products priced? The New Products represent an outstanding value. Prices (SRP) start at less than $2,000. 10. Why is Win 95 the only OS pre-installed? Why not 3.1 also like on some other products? This decision is based on the growing acceptance of Windows 95 within the portable market, as well as the need to provide customers with the easiest and quickest setup procedures possible. The product fully supports Windows 3.1 and Compaq makes all drivers and utilities available through Service and Online sources. Customers requiring Windows 3.1 can request and receive rights to install 3.1 at no charge. Warranty: 1. What warranty comes with the Armada 1100 Notebook? One year limited worldwide warranty covering parts and labor. This warranty is upgradeable to 3 years through Compaq authorized resellers or directly from Compaq via PaqFax (document 1225). 2 . Why a one year warranty instead of Compaq’s standard 3 year offering? This approach offers customers greater flexibility while maximizing affordability. While the one year offering is standard, the customer can purchase warranty upgrades that extend coverage to 3 years. (available in most countries). This move is consistent with most or our competition in this category that already offer one year coverage. 3. Does the new policy mean that the product is designed to inferior quality standards? No, the product is designed and tested to the same rigorous quality standards of our other products. Competition: 1. What competitive products are the primary competition for this product? The Toshiba T100C as well as the IBM 365 products are the primary competition to the new Armada 1100 Family. Secondary competition will come from similarly spec’d notebooks from TI, Dell, and NEC. See Backup section for detailed competitive comparisons. WHITE PAPER (cont.) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Doc Number 5 Sales Support and Availability: 1. When will the Armada 1100 announcement occur? June 17, 1996 NA, EMEA, LA June 18, 1996 APD, CKK 2. When will the product be available? Limited worldwide availability at announcement with more widespread availability in July. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS Competitive Comparison: SPEED COMPETITIVE COMPARISON Processor Standard Memory Max. Memory Hard Drive Screen Size Battery Life Conv. Base Warranty Dimensions Weight Infrared Compaq Toshiba Armada 1100 100CS P75/P100 P75 8MB 8MB 24MB 40MB 810MB 500MB 10.4 CTFT/CSTN (VGA) 10.4" CSTN 2-3 hours 2.5 - 5 hrs No No 1 year 1 year 8.9x11.9x2.25 9.1x11.8x2.2 6.1lbs 6.9 lbs No No AST Ascentia J P75 8MB 40MB 500MB 10.4" CSTN 3 - 4 hrs No 3 years 9.0x11.4x1.9 5.8 lbs Yes NEC DEC TI 550D HiNote VP Extensa 550 P75 P100 P100 8MB 8MB 8MB 40MB 40MB 40MB 810MB 810MB 810MB 9.5" CTFT 10.4" CSTN/TFT (SVGA) 10.4" CSTN up to 5 hrs 2 - 4 hrs ~2 hrs Yes Yes No 1 year 1 year 1 year 9.4x11.8x2 8.6 x 11.6x 1.8 8.2x11.6x1.7 6.5 lbs 5.9lbs 5.9lbs No No Yes WHITE PAPER (cont.) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Doc Number 6 Armada 1100 vs. Armada 4100 Comparison: STANDARD FEATURES: Processor Memory Panels Hard Drives Video CD Audio Batteries Weight Docking Base Infrared STANDARD FEATURES: Processor Memory Panel Hard Drives Software Warranty Weight UPGRADES: Upgradeable Hard Drive Panel Upgrade Docking Base Option Armada 1100 Pentium 75/100 Expandable up to 24MB 10.4” CSTN/CTFT; VGA only 810MB - no upgrades Armada 4100 P/75 to P/133 Expandable up to 40MB Range from 10.4” CSTN to 11.8” CTFT; SVGA Up to 1.08GB; drives are removable VGA only - internal & external 640 x 480 internal resolution External only None Support for XVGA external monitor 600 x 800 internal resolution NTSC/PAL pulls video connection for attaching to a TV/Composite monitor MCD 16 bit Stereo sound Integrated dual speakers Audio out/headphone jack Integrated microphone Support for up to 3 batteries with MCD Battery life from 2.5 - ~12 hours depending on configuration; Supports NiMH or Li-Ion batteries 5.1 lbs - 8.2 lbs depending on configuration Yes, pass through or with Ethernet Yes Extended Life NiMH (Same as Contura 400) Battery life approx. 2-3 hours 6.1 lbs./2.75 Kg None No Armada 1100 Pentium 75/100 8MB 10.4” CSTN/CTFT,SVGA 810MB; no upgrades Win 95 Only (except Japan) 1 Year 6.1 lbs./2.75 Kg No No None Contura 420/430 DX4/75 and DX4/100 8MB 10.4” CSTN/CTFT; VGA 420MB - 720MB; upgradeable to 720MB Dual install Win 3.1/Win 95 3 Year 6.25 lbs./2.81 Kg Yes; to 720MB Yes; to 10.4” CTFT Yes, pass through or with Ethernet WHITE PAPER (cont.) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Doc Number 7 NOTICE The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested. The configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available solution. This test is not a determination of product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal, state or local requirements. Compaq does not warrant products other than its own strictly as stated in Compaq product warranties. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq, Contura, Deskpro, Fastart, Compaq Insight Manager, LTE, PageMarq, Systempro, Systempro/LT, ProLiant, TwinTray, LicensePaq, QVision, SLT, ProLinea, SmartStart, NetFlex, DirectPlus, QuickFind, RemotePaq, BackPaq, TechPaq, SpeedPaq, QuickBack, PaqFax, registered United States Patent and Trademark Office. Aero, Concerto, QuickChoice, ProSignia, Systempro/XL, Net1, SilentCool, LTE Elite, Presario, SmartStation, MiniStation, Vocalyst, PageMate, SoftPaq, FirstPaq, SolutionPaq, EasyPoint, EZ Help, MaxLight, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, TriFlex Architecture and UltraView, CompaqCare and the Innovate logo, are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©1995 Compaq Computer Corporation. Printed in the U.S.A. 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