Compaq Presario 1240 Notebook
(250-0721)               Specifications               Faxback Doc. # 51234

Model: COMPAQ PRESARIO 1240
Compaq P/N 357020-003
UPC 743172680600

Dimensions & Weights (H x W x D)
  Unit:.................................. 1.93" x 12.2" x 10.08" (7.5 lbs.)
  Package:............................. 13.75" x 19.38" x 7.75" (13.3 lbs.)

Processor:............. 266 MHz Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology

Display:................................... 12.1" Active Matrix TFT Display

Cache: ...................................... 512KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache

System Memory: ........................ 64 MB SyncDRAM, upgradable to 96 MB

Integrated Hard Drive: ................................. 4 GB(2) hard drive


Integrated CD-ROM Drive: .......................... 24X Max(3) CD-ROM Drive

Integrated Modem: ................................... 56K ITU V.90 modem(3)

Integrated Diskette Drive: .................... 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive


Graphics: ............................ 128-bit 3D accelerated graphics with
                                               integrated 2 MB video memory
                                               High-performance 3D graphics
                                            MPEG full-motion video playback

Maximum internal resolution:............................... 800 x 600 x 16M

With external monitor:.......................... 1280 x 1024 non-interlaced

                                            24-bit color provides up to 16M
                           brilliant colors, making multimedia applications
                                                               come to life

Compaq Audio:........................ JBL Pro Audio System with Bass Reflex
                                               - High-power, low-distortion
                                         amplifiers for high-fidelity sound
                                            - Ported bass reflex enclosures
                                        increase low-end frequency response
                               Aureal A3D Interactive 360o Positional Sound

Compaq Multimedia: ........................................ Audio CD player
                                        Video player (AVI, MPEG and others)


Compaq Easy Internet Access: ........... The most sensational, fun and easy
                                          Internet experience.  Compaq Easy
                                      Internet Access with 50 free hours of
                                                  Internet entertainment(6)

                                   Compaq has selected more than 20 leading
                         brand-name Internet companies as featured partners

Easy Access Buttons and Keys:....... Instant Internet and E-mail launch key
                                      Audio CD Player control function keys
                             (Play/Pause, Stop, Previous Track, Next Track)
                                                     Digital volume control
LED Status Display:..................... Icons displayed for easy reference
                                               on key operating information
                                                                      Power
                                                            AC Power Status
                                                                   Num Lock
                                                           Battery Charging
                                                                Scroll Lock
                                                                   Cap Lock
                                                                Low Battery

Security Features:....................................... Power-on password
                                                   Reinforced security slot
                                  Accepts third-party security lock devices

Keyboard/Touchpad:............................. Full-size keys and separate
                                              cursor control keys (88 keys)
                                                         101-key compatible
                                              Windows operating system keys
                                                   Touchpad pointing device
                                        SoftTouch palm rests provide a more
                                               comfortable feel when typing

Battery/Power Supply:................ Smart Lilon battery delivers extended
                                                              battery life.
                                          Smart battery technology provides
                                    accurate, instantaneous battery status.

Compatibility:............................................... Plug-and-Play
                                                           Ethernet Network
                                         Year 2000 (Y2K) hardware Compliant

Power Conservation:............................................ Hibernation
                                                                      Sleep


Expansion Slots: ............................. One (1) type II PC Card slot
                                            with support for 32-bit CardBus

I/O Interfaces: .............................................. One USB port
                                                 Serial RS-232C compatible,
                                                      DB9 connector (16550)
                            Parallel SPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible
                                                 interface (DB25 connector)
                                         Mouse or keyboard port - PS2 style
                                                           RJ-11 modem jack
                                                            Two audio ports
                                  (headphone/speaker-out and microphone-in)
                                                      External monitor port

FOOTNOTES:

(1) $100 mail-in rebate offer valid with activation of 50-hour free trial
of Compaq Easy Internet Access from Compaq Internet Setup. The 50 free
hours must be used within 30 days from initial sign-up. A valid credit card
is required in order to initiate the service. Offer expires 4/30/99. Other
conditions apply. Details in store.

(2) For hard drives, GB = billion bytes.

(3) 24X CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 1500 to 3600 Kbps.

(4) 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.
(RDS 1/29/99)

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