Key Differentiators and Competitive Comparisons -- Compaq Contura Aero

Publication Date: June 1, 1995
Source Document:  Product Handbook - Commercial

The lightest, most affordable Compaq portable PC ever. Packed with features to make it the indispensable notebook PC you can depend on for everything you need on the road.

Key Features

• 33 MHz 486SL processor
• 7.8-inch, backlit, passive-matrix color display
• PCMCIA 3.5-inch 1.44 MB external diskette drive
• Integrated textured trackball
• PCMCIA option support for Compaq PCMCIA modems and more!
• 170 MB and 250 MB hard drives
• Industry-standard battery

Key Differentiators

• 4.2 pounds
• Brilliant backlit displays
• Up to 250 MB of hard drive storage
• Optional flexible convenience base with second battery charging capabilities
• Industry-standard battery
• Compaq Fail Safe Hibernation, 168 hours of Standby and Instant On
• 3-year, worldwide limited warranty

Competitive Comparison

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Size (inches):

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          10.25 x 7.5 x 1.7
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            7.9 x 9.9 x 1.8
IBM Thinkpad 500                   7.23 x 10.11 x 1.63
HP OmniBook 425                    6.4 x 11.1 x 1.4
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Weight:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          4.2 lb
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            4.4 lb
IBM Thinkpad 500                   3.9 lb
HP OmniBook 425                    3 lb
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Processor:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          33 MHz 486SL
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            33 MHz 486SX
IBM Thinkpad 500                   25 MHz 486SLC/2
HP OmniBook 425                    25 MHz 486SLe
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Display:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          Backlit 7.8"
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            Backlit 7.4" Monochrome TFT 7.8" Color
IBM Thinkpad 500                   7.4"
HP OmniBook 425                    Reflective 9"
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Standard RAM:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          4 MB
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            4 MB
IBM Thinkpad 500                   4 MB
HP OmniBook 425                    2 MB
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Maximum Drive:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          250 MB
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            250 MB
IBM Thinkpad 500                   170 MB
HP OmniBook 425                    40 MB with PCMCIA
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Battery:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          Duracell NiMH rechargeable battery
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            Lithium Ion
IBM Thinkpad 500
HP OmniBook 425
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Hibernation:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          Yes
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            No
IBM Thinkpad 500                   No
HP OmniBook 425                    No
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Hotkeys:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          Yes
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            No
IBM Thinkpad 500                   No
HP OmniBook 425                    No
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3-Yr Warranty:

Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c          Yes
Toshiba Portege T3400CT            Yes
IBM Thinkpad 500                   No
HP OmniBook 425                    No
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Compaq Portable Feature Comparison

Value Line

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Processor:

Contura 400 Family               50 MHz DX/2 486, 75 MHz DX/2 486, 100 MHZ
                                 DX/4 486

Contura Aero                     33 MHz 486SL
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Display:

Contura 400 Family               Active-matrix color (CTFT), passive-matrix
                                 color (CSTN)

Contura Aero                     Backlit passive-matrix color
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PCMCIA:

Contura 400 Family               1 Type II or 2 Type III
Contura Aero                     1 Type II
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External Expansion:

Contura 400 Family               Enhanced parallel port, docking base with
                                 optional Ethernet

Contura Aero                     Desktop convenience base, mobile port
                                 expander
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Maximum RAM and Storage:

Contura 400 Family               32 MB, 350, 420, 720 MB
Contura Aero                     12 MB, 250 MB
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Form Factor:

Contura 400 Family               Notebook, 8.9 x 11.9 x 2.0 in,
                                 8.9 x 11.9 x 2.25 in, 5.9 lb or 6.25 lb

Contura Aero                     Notebook, 7.5 x 10.25 x 1.5 in, 4.2 lb
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