Computer, Desktop
Object number2002.92.3
Manufacturer
Compaq Computer Coporation
Date1995
MediumPlastic; Metal; Electronic components; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Free Markets
DescriptionCompaq Prosignia 300 computer tower. Light grey rectangle tower with compact disc drive at the top. Below it are a port for headphones, volume knob, and open button for the drive. Floppy disk drive located near middle of computer, with clear cover over on/off button to the right.Dimensions16 x 7.5 x 17 in. (40.6 x 19.1 x 43.2 cm)InscriptionsFront face has white sticker adhered below CD drive with black printed text “PGH01”.
MarksFront face has red and silver text below center at left “COMPAQ / PROSIGNIA 300”.
Back face in the bottom right corner has white sticker with black printed text including “COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION / PRODUCT OF THE U.S.A. / SERIES 3425 / …”
Historical NotesDonated by Free Markets. Computer tower used for Free Markets' first server in 1995. Compaq was one of the largest U.S. manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Compaq merged with Hewlett Packard on May 2, 2002.
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Free Markets
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Hewlett-Packard Company
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