| QuickSpecs |
| Compaq Presario 8712 |
| September 1996 |
| Model | Presario 8712 Compaq P/N : 267950-007 UPC : 743172383747 |
| Standard Features | |
| Dimensions & Weights (H x W x D) |
Unit: 17.1 x 9.25 x 17 inches (21 lbs) Package: 24 x 17.5 x 34.25 inches (65 lbs) |
| Processor | Intel Pentium® 200-MHz processor |
| Memory | 32 MB EDO RAM, (8MB on system board) expandable to 128 MB (60ns EDO or fast page, Tin Lead SIMM required) |
| Hard Drive | 3.8-GB hard drive |
| CD-ROM Drive | Internal 8X speed CD-ROM drive |
| Talk and Send DSVD Modem | 33.6K/14.4K bps data/fax modem. Free Compaq software offer allows simultaneous transmission of digital voice and data (DSVD) |
| Speakerphone | Simultaneous, 2-way (full-duplex) speakerphone with Adaptive Echo Cancellation (Optimized for use with Presario 1425, 1525 and 1725 monitors) |
| Fax Center | Receive, mark-up and save incoming faxes; send faxes, with options to schedule send or group broadcast. |
| Video Phone | Free Compaq Video Phone software offer allows full color video receive capabilities. |
| Compaq Phone Center | Includes telephone answering capabilities, with up to 4 individual, password-protectable voicemail boxes; electronic address book with speed dial; and remote access to voicemail boxes. |
| Cache | Internal 16 Kbytes, External 512K Pipeline Burst |
| Graphics | PowerVR Arcade 3D graphics super accelerator 6 MB Total Graphics Memory - 2 MB EDO video memory plus 4 MB dedicated 3D texture memory High-performance PCI 64-bit accelerated graphics with S3D
support Video feature connector Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 (when supported with monitor) Full motion MPEG video playback; upgradable to TrueQ Hardware MPEG Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 (when supported with monitor) Full motion MPEG video playback |
| Compaq SmartQ | Includes Help Center, Technical Support, and ability to create up to eight (8) customized Windows 95 environments. |
| Easy Access Buttons | Audio CD Player (Play/Pause, Stop,
PreviousTrack, NextTrack) Speakerphone Phone Message Message Indicator Light SmartQ Help Sleep |
| Compaq Audio | JBL Pro Premium self powered stereo speakers JBL Pro Premium Subwoofer stereo speakers Interwave High-Fidelity 32 voice Hardware Wavetable Spatializer® 3D Surround Sound User controllable volume/bass/treble, with 3 Band Equalizer Headphone jack |
| Compaq Multimedia | Audio CD player, Video Player (AVI, MPEG, and others) WAV maker/player/editor, MIDI maker/player /editor, voice recorder. |
| Diskette Drive | 3-1/2" 1.44 MB diskette drive |
| Peripherals | Compaq Standard Keyboard, Compaq Standard
GamePad, Compaq Mouse |
| Compatibility | Plug and Play compatible |
| Power Supply | Steady-state 145 watts |
| Expansion Slots | Two 16-bit ISA expansion slots (One with
Interwave card) Two PCI expansion slots (One w/Power VR 3D card) One PCI/ISA combo slot One Compaq reserve slot for modem |
| Expansion Bays | Five drive bays (populated with 3.5" diskette drive, hard drive and CD Drive; two 3/4 height drive bay open for expansion) |
| I/O Interfaces | Two USB Connectors (Drivers not included), Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550) Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface (DB25 connector) Joystick/MIDI compatible game port Two RJ11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output) Four Audio (headphone/speaker, microphone, line-in/out) Mouse & Keyboard port |
| Software | Microsoft Windows 95 Compaq SmartQ1 Compaq Phone Center1 (Speakerphone, Address Book, voice and fax Message Center) Compaq Multimedia Microsoft Works CorelDRAW 54 Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1996 Quicken Special Edition Multimedia PGA Tour 96 Magic Carpet Yukon Trail America Online (free trial membership) GNN (free trial membership) Netscape Navigator (free trial membership) CompuServe Information Manager (free trial membership) Cakewalk Express Descent II Destination Quartzon QuickRestore CD |
| Technical Support | Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Toll-free technical support is available for Compaq hardware defects during warranty period at (800) OK-COMPAQ. Hardware usage and software support is also available through this number at a per resolution fee. |
| Limited Warranty | Covered by Compaq 1-Year Limited Warranty - 1 year parts and 1 year carry-in labor with first 90 days on-site. |
| OPTIONS | |
| Option | Option Part# |
| Compatibles by Compaq Scanner Keyboard | 184797-002 |
| Recommended Monitors | |
| Presario 1425, (14" monitor with 12.9" viewable area) | 241500-001 |
| Presario 1525, (15" monitor with 13.5" viewable area) | 241503-001 |
| Presario 1725, (17" monitor with 15.6" viewable area) | 241506-001 |
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1- Compaq Exclusives 2 - Under 18 years of age must have Guardian approval. 3 - Subject to change without notice 4 - Libraries include 100 clipart images and 10 TrueType® fonts; Corel VENTURA 5 not included 5 - Over standard lines. 6 - Drivers not included. * - Optimized for use with Presario 1425, 1525, and 1725 monitors. All Hardware and Software specifications subject to change without notice. Products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies, including Compaq. The Intel Inside Logo and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Spatializer is a registered trademark of Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. |