QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 7588 Internet PC

January 2000

MODEL: PRESARIO 7588

Compaq P/N – 163872-003
UPC – 720591283292
Standard Features
Dimensions & Weights (H x W x D)

• Unit: 16.55" x 8.76" x 17.30" (25.3 lbs.)
• Package: 24.06" x 13.13" x 22.44" (36.6 lbs.)

Processor • Intel® Pentium® III processor – 550 MHz
• 100 MHz system bus
System Memory • 128 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, shared memory architecture, two total DIMM slots upgradable to 512 MB – between 1 MB to 8 MB dedicated for video memory 1 (SyncDRAM DIMM required)
Hard Drive
  • 30.0 GB 2 UltraDMA hard drive
  • CD-ROM Drive 40X Max CD-ROM drive 3
    CD-RW Drive 4 Maximize your PC with the ultimate multifunction CD recorder.
  • Use CD-R and CD-RW media for recording or rewriting capability
  • Store up to 650 MB of data or up to 74 minutes of music
  • 24X Max reading and 4X Max recording
  • Create CD-ROM discs quickly and easily with just!burn® software
  • Modem
  • 56K ITU V.90 modem 5
  • Cache
  • 256KB intergrated Pipeline Burst Cache
  • Compaq Internet Keyboard

    Explore the Web with powerful tools for easy Internet access all with the touch of a button.

  • Instant Internet Your personalized start page with news and information you need everyday
  • Instant E-mail One-touch access for sending and receiving your E-mail
  • Instant Search Instant access to AltaVista, one of America's favorite search engine
  • Entertainment Ideas The online, inside scoop on the world of entertainment featuring music downloads, streaming video, webcasts, entertainment news and reviews.
  • Retail Central Your instant connection to the store where you purchased your PC.
  • Community Live events, discussion boards and unique content that make the Web a friendlier place.
  • My Presario Your instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service and more
  • Compaq Built-in Technician Automated assistance over the Internet

    Multimedia controls:
  • Play/Pause
  • Mute Button
  • Previous Track & Next Track
  • Quick Print
  • Sleep
  • Stop
  • Volume Up/Down
  • 104-key Compaq Windows® keyboard
  • Internet Access

    • Quick and easy Internet access with the purchase of a Compaq Presario Internet PC – 150 hour free trial from Compaq.NET 11

    – Reliable, national coverage with local dial-up numbers across the country – Service plans starting at $9.99 per month 11 with no startup fee – 150 hour free trial from AOL 11

    – Free Internet access from NetZero 8

    Creativity Action Center 9 Two USB ports conveniently located on the front of the PC provide quick and easy connection for USB cameras, scanners and gamepads
    Graphics • Integrated 2X AGP 3D Graphics
    • Integrated 64-bit hardware-accelerated 3D graphics
    • MPEG full-motion video playback
    • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 (when supported by monitor)
    Compaq Audio • ESS Allegro PCI Audio
    • Create, organize and play digital MP3, WMA or personal CD audio files on your PC
    • FM Synthesis
    Compaq Multimedia • Audio CD player
    • Video Player (AVI, MPEG2 and others)
    Power Supply
  • Steady-state 145 watts
  • Energy Star Compliant
  • Diskette Drive
  • 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
  • Mouse
  • Internet scroll mouse
  • Expansion Slots (Four total) • One PCI slot with modem installed
    • Three PCI slots open for expansion
    Expansion Bays (Five total) • 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
    • Hard drive
    • CD-ROM drive
    • CD-RW drive
    • One drive bays open for expansion
    I/O Interfaces • Four USB ports (2 front, 2 back)
    • Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
    • Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface (DB25 connector)
    • Joystick/MIDI/Gamepad compatible game port (back-accessible)
    • Two RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
    • Audio ports (line-in, line-out and microphone-in)
    • Mouse and keyboard ports
    • Monitor connection (VGA)
    Compatibility/Compliance
  • Plug-and-Play
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
  • Year 2000 (Y2K) Hardware Compliant 13
    This product was developed for compliance with the Compaq Year 2000 Readiness Program
  • Compaq Extra Mile Service and Support

    The best approach to customer service, delivered just the way you want it.
    • 1-year U.S. Limited Warranty 10 : 1 year parts, 1 year labor (carry-in or on-site).
    • Technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    • Compaq Remote Support Allows a Compaq technician to connect to your PC and resolve technical difficulties over the phone.
    • Compaq Service Connection Free PC tune-ups performed automatically over the Web.

    Preinstalled Software

    • just!burn® 
    • McAfee Virus Scan 
    • Microsoft® Money 2000
    • Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition 
    • Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 
    • Microsoft® Works 2000
    • RioPort Audio Manager

    Internet/Online • America Online
    • Compaq.NET
    • Microsoft® Internet Explorer
    • NetZero
    Software on CD

    • Logitech QuickCam TM Express
    • Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2000
    • Microsoft® Word 2000

    Options
    32 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 271434-001
    64 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 308877-001
    128 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 308878-001
    256 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 171558-B21
    Monitors with JBL Pro Speakers
    Compaq MV520 (13.8" viewable image area) – 341265-001
    Compaq MV720 (15.9" viewable image area) – 341267-001
    Compaq MV920 (18.0" viewable image area) – 341269-002
    1 Depending on functional requirements. 2 For hard drives, GB=billion bytes. 3 40X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 2550 to 6000 Kbps. 4 CD-RW drive data transfer rates may vary as follows: for recording to CD-R media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 600 Kbps; for writing to CD-RW media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 300 Kbps; for reading CD media, the data transfer rate may vary from 1500 to 3600 Kbps. 5 ITU V.90 modems are designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex or V.90 compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently unknown, may not reach 56 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions. 6 Appropriate license may be required. After 50 MP3 conversions, upgrade charges will apply. 7 Two titles for $9.99 plus $5.00 shipping and handling when ordering over the Internet from www.compaqchoice.com. Or call 1-612-339-4060 for an order form. Additional $4.00 processing fee will be charged for non-Internet ordering. 8 Requires sharing subscriber profile information and viewing targeted ads. Other terms and conditions apply. See NetZero User Agreement. 9 Works with most third-party devices. 10 Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. For warranty details, consult the Compaq Customer Support Center at 1-800-345-1518, U.S. 11 With activation of 150 hour free trial of Compaq.NET or 150 hour free trial of America Online, the free hours must be used within 30 days from initial sign-up. Internet access does not include local telephone company charges, if any, or applicable taxes. Any long distance charges incurred will be the responsibility of the customer. Please make sure your access number is local. A valid credit card is required in order to initiate the service. Other conditions apply. 12 Compaq.NET offers unlimited Internet access starting at $9.99/month based on pre-paid 12-month service agreement. See User Agreement for additional terms and conditions. 13 System tested using NSTL YMARK2000 hardware test. Non-compliant third-party software/hardware products may affect rollover results. For more details, see: http://www.compaq.com/year2000. 14 One PC must be hardwired (cable or modem) to the Internet for additional networked PCs to wirelessly access the network and the Internet. Range is up to 150' from the hardwired PC. Availability may vary. All hardware and software specifications subject to change without notice. Compaq, Presario and the Compaq logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. America Online is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. NetZero is a trademark of NetZero, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 156A/1199RCP