WHITE PAPER

 

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Octoberr 20 2000

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Compaq Microportable Projectors & the

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Corporation

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Armada Graphics/Video Capabilities

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Compaq Computer

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CON T E N T S

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IN T R O D U C T I O N

Introduction .................... 1 .

 

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Recommendations ........... 3 .

 

 

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Portable Computers when used in conjunction with a Compaq Microportable Projector.

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Optimizing the

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The Compaq series of Microportable Projectors are a 3-4.5 lb. multi-sync projectors

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capable of displaying images at resolutions of 640*480 to 1280*1024. The native display

Projected Image .............. 4 .

 

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Utilities for Armada

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mode is 1024*768 (XGA) for the high end model and 800*600 (SVGA) for the value line,

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and it automatically scales up or down other resolutions using state-of-the-art algorithms

Products.......................... 4 .

 

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Simultaneous

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Display ............................ 5 .

The graphics acceleration technology and architecture of the Armada Family of Portable

 

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Dual Display .................... 5 .

 

 

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maintaining outstanding performance. Its strength in 2D image display, 3D rendering,

 

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DVD playback and higher bus and memory speeds and bandwidth make this the best

 

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Scenarios ........................ 6 .

 

 

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overall solution for the graphics and video needs of Compaq’s customers.

 

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TV/Video Support ............ 7 .

 

 

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By providing separate timings (on the high end Armada M700/E700/7400/7800 systems)

 

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HDTV Support.................. 7 .

for an external (CRT or projector unit) and an internal (LCD) display device, the dual

 

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. display technology enables users to display the same image simultaneously on separate

Armada lineup ................. 8 .

 

 

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displays with different refresh rates and /or resolutions. Additionally, with the support of

 

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the Windows98 Operating System, the dual display technology also enables users to

 

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Refresh Rates.................. 8 .

 

 

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display different images simultaneously on separate displays at different refresh rates, if

 

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needed.

 

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In conjunction, the Microportable Projectors & the Armada Portable Computers provide

 

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the stunning graphics presentation solutions that todays’ professionals desire to make a

 

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lasting impression on their clients.

 

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