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Features Comparison -- Contura Aero, Contura 400 and LTE Elite

Publication Date: March 1995
Document Number:  124A/0195

Standard Models

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Compaq Aero Family:             Compaq Aero 4/25, Model 170
                                Compaq Aero 4/33c, Models 170, 250

Compaq Contura 400 Family:      Compaq Contura 400C Model 250
                                Compaq Contura 400CX Model 250
                                Compaq Contura 410C Model 350
                                Compaq Contura 410CX Model 350

Compaq LTE Elite Family:        Compaq LTE Elite 4/40C, Model 170
                                Compaq LTE Elite 4/40CX, Models 170, 340
                                Compaq LTE Elite 4/50CX, Model 340
                                Compaq LTE Elite 4/75C, Models 340, 510
                                Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX, Models 340, 510
                                Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CXL, Models 510, 810
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Standard Features

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Size & Weight:
  Compaq Aero Family                    7.5 inches x 10.25 inches x
                                        1.5 inches, 3.5 lbs. monochrome
                                        model; 7.5 inches x 10.25 inches x
                                        1.7 inches, 4.2 lbs. color model

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             8.9 inches x 11.9 inches x
                                        2 inches, 5.9 lbs.

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               8.9 inches x 11.8 inches x
                                        2.0 inches, notebook weight 6.6 -
                                        6.85 lbs. (varies by model), total
                                        carrying weight 6.8 - 7.05 lbs.
                                        (varies by model).  All models
                                        include integrated AC Adapter,
                                        which eliminates extra weight and
                                        bulk.  Total carrying weight
                                        includes integrated AC Adapter,
                                        pointing device and slim power
                                        cord.
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Processor:
  Compaq Aero Family                    25 MHz 486SX SL Enhanced,
                                        33 MHz 486SX SL Enhanced

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             40 MHz 486DX/2 SL Enhanced,
                                        50 MHz 486DX/2 SL Enhanced

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               40 MHz 486DX/2 SL Enhanced,
                                        50 MHz 486DX/2 SL Enhanced,
                                        75 MHz 486DX/4 SL Enhanced;
                                        User Upgradable to 75 MHz
                                        486DX/4 SL Enhanced
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Standard RAM:
  Compaq Aero Family                    4 MB

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             4 MB

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               4/40C, 4/40CX: 4 MB;
                                        4/50CX, 4/75C, 4/75CX,
                                        4/75CXL: 8 MB
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Maximum RAM:
  Compaq Aero Family                    20 MB * (* using 3rd party memory)

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             20 MB

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               4/40C, 4/40CX: 28 MB *;
                                        4/50CX, 4/75C, 4/75CX,
                                        4/75CXL: 32 MB *


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Hard Drive Models:
  Compaq Aero Family                    170 MB and 250 MB

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             250 MB or 350 MB

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               170 MB, 340 MB, 510 MB, 810 MB
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Standard Pointing Device:
  Compaq Aero Family                    Integrated Compaq EasyPoint
                                        Trackball

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Integrated Center Mount Trackball,
                                        matte finish

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Integrated Compaq Enhanced
                                        EasyPoint Trackball, matte finish
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Display & Graphics:
  Compaq Aero Family                    8.0 inch, Backlit, Passive Matrix
                                        Monochrome VGA; 7.8 inch, Backlit,
                                        Passive Matrix Color VGA

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             9.5 inch DualScan Passive Matrix
                                        Color VGA; 8.4 inch Active Matrix
                                        Color VGA; All Models have Local
                                        Bus Graphics and support
                                        simultaneous external display

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               4/40C, 4/75C: 9.5 inch DualScan
                                        Passive Matrix Color VGA;
                                        4/40CX: 8.4 inch Active Matrix
                                        Color VGA;
                                        4/50CX, 4/75CX: 9.5 inch Active
                                        Matrix Color VGA;
                                        4/75CXL: 10.4 inch Active Matrix
                                        Color VGA;
                                        All Models have Local Bus Graphics
                                        and support simultaneous external
                                        display
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Keyboard:
  Compaq Aero Family                    95% size comfortable keyboard;
                                        Isolated, inverted "T" cursor
                                        controls

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Full-sized keyboard; Isolated,
                                        inverted "T" cursor controls

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Full-sized keyboard; Isolated,
                                        inverted "T" cursor controls
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Diskette Drive:
  Compaq Aero Family                    PCMCIA external 3.5 inch 1.44 MB
                                        Diskette Drive

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             One internal (3.5 inch) 1.44 MB
                                        Diskette Drive

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               One internal (3.5 inch) 1.44 MB
                                        Diskette Drive
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PCMCIA Slots:
  Compaq Aero Family                    One Type II

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Two Type II (stacked) or One
                                        Type III

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Two Type II (stacked) or One
                                        Type III
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Audio:
  Compaq Aero Family                    Integrated speaker

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Integrated speaker; Third-party
                                        PCMCIA audio cards supported

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Integrated speaker; Third-party
                                        PCMCIA audio cards supported
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Power/Battery Life (NOTE 2):
  Compaq Aero Family                    AC Adapter; NiMH rechargeable
                                        batteries; Battery Gauge;
                                        Monochrome model: 2.5 - 4 hours
                                        (standard battery), 4 - 6 hours
                                        (enhanced battery);
                                        Color model: 2.5 - 4 hours

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Wall-Mount AC Adapter;
                                        Extended-Life NiMH rechargeable
                                        battery; Battery Gauge; 3.5 - 5.5
                                        hours average battery life

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Built-in AC Adapter; Compaq NiMH
                                        Battery Pack; Battery Gauge in
                                        hours and minutes; 2.5 - 5.5 hours
                                        average battery life (varies by
                                        model)
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Battery Recharge Time:
  Compaq Aero Family                    1.5 - 2.5 hours

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Approximately 1.5 hours with unit
                                        off; 3 - 4 hours with unit on

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Approximately 1 hour with unit
                                        off; 1.5 hours with unit on
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Power Management:
  Compaq Aero Family                    Three Preset and One Custom level
                                        of Power Conservation; Hibernation;
                                        Instant-On; Up to 168 hours
                                        (seven days) standby

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Three Preset and One Custom level
                                        of Power Conservation; Hibernation;
                                        Instant-On; Up to 165 hours standby

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Three Preset and One Custom level
                                        of Power Conservation; Hibernation;
                                        Instant-On; Up to 120 hours standby
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Preinstalled Software:
  Compaq Aero Family                    MS-DOS 6, Microsoft Windows,
                                        WinLink Transfer, Lotus Organizer,
                                        TabWorks, Compaq Learning Center,
                                        Online Documentation

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             MS-DOS 6, Microsoft Windows, Lotus
                                        Organizer, TabWorks, Compaq
                                        Learning Center, Online
                                        Documentation

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               MS-DOS 6, Microsoft Windows,
                                        TabWorks, Microsoft Video for
                                        Windows Runtime, Compaq Learning
                                        Center, graphics drivers, SCSI-2
                                        and network drivers, Online
                                        Documentation
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Standard Interfaces:
  Compaq Aero Family                    Enhanced Parallel, serial; AC
                                        Adapter; Convenience Base

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Enhanced Parallel, serial, external
                                        monitor, external
                                        keyboard/pointing device; AC
                                        Adapter; Docking Base

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Enhanced Parallel, serial,
                                        external SVGA monitor, external
                                        keyboard/pointing device, power
                                        cord interface; external numeric
                                        keypad; Automobile Adapter
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Service and Support (NOTE 1):
  Compaq Aero Family                    Limited Worldwide 3 year Warranty.
                                        Lifetime toll-free, seven-day,
                                        24-hour telephone support for all
                                        Compaq products and Electronic
                                        Technical Support through
                                        CompuServe, America Online,
                                        Prodigy and Internet.

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Limited Worldwide 3 year Warranty.
                                        Lifetime toll-free, seven-day,
                                        24-hour telephone support for all
                                        Compaq products and Electronic
                                        Technical Support through
                                        CompuServe, America Online,
                                        Prodigy and Internet.

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Limited Worldwide 3 year Warranty.
                                        Lifetime toll-free, seven-day,
                                        24-hour telephone support for all
                                        Compaq products and Electronic
                                        Technical Support through
                                        CompuServe, America Online,
                                        Prodigy and Internet.
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NOTES 1: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Monitors, battery
         packs and certain options are covered by a one-year warranty.
         Consult the Compaq Customer Support Center and select PaqFax
         document #1217 for details.

      2: Battery life is based on factory configuration.

      *  24 MB module available in mid 1995
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Optional Features

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External Expansion:
  Compaq Aero Family                    Convenience Base with spare battery
                                        charger and standard I/O ports,
                                        Mobile Port Expander

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Docking Bases -- Ethernet and Pass
                                        Through Versions with a spare
                                        battery recharger and standard I/O
                                        ports

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               SmartStation: VCR-style docking,
                                        Ethernet, SCSI-2 and Spare Battery
                                        Charger. MiniStation: Ethernet or
                                        Token Ring and SCSI-2
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Power
  Compaq Aero Family                    Enhanced NiMH rechargeable battery,
                                        Automobile Adapter, AC Adapter

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Extended-Life NiMH rechargeable
                                        battery, Automobile Adapter, AC
                                        Adapter

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               NiMH Battery Pack, External Battery
                                        Fastcharger/Conditioner, Automobile
                                        Adapter
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Convenience
  Compaq Aero Family                    Automobile Adapter, Carrying Case,
                                        Input Devices

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Automobile Adapter, Carrying Case,
                                        Input Devices

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Carrying Case, External Numeric
                                        Keypad, External CD-ROM Drive and
                                        EZ-SCSI Adapter; SmartStation
                                        Adapter; LTE Lite Expansion Base
                                        Upgrade Kit
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Communications
  Compaq Aero Family                    Compaq 288 PCMCIA Fax Modem,
                                        Compaq SpeedPaq 192 PCMCIA
                                        Data/Fax/Cellular Modem, Compaq
                                        192 PCMCIA Fax Modem, Compaq
                                        SpeedPaq 144/P PCMCIA
                                        Data/Fax/Cellular Modem,
                                        Other compatible communications
                                        devices available from Compaq
                                        Qualified Solution third-party
                                        partners

  Compaq Contura 400 Family             Compaq 288 PCMCIA Fax Modem,
                                        Compaq SpeedPaq 192 PCMCIA
                                        Data/Fax/Cellular Modem, Compaq
                                        192 PCMCIA Fax Modem, Compaq
                                        SpeedPaq 144/P PCMCIA
                                        Data/Fax/Cellular Modem,
                                        Other compatible communications
                                        devices available from Compaq
                                        Qualified Solution third-party
                                        partners

  Compaq LTE Elite Family               Compaq 288 PCMCIA Fax Modem,
                                        Compaq SpeedPaq 192 PCMCIA
                                        Data/Fax/Cellular Modem, Compaq
                                        192 PCMCIA Fax Modem, Compaq
                                        SpeedPaq 144/P PCMCIA
                                        Data/Fax/Cellular Modem,
                                        Other compatible communications
                                        devices available from Compaq
                                        Qualified Solution third-party
                                        partners
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