Compaq ProSignia
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Predecessor | Compaq SystemPro |
| Fate | Phased out in 2000 |
| Owner | Compaq |
The Compaq ProSignia line was developed by Compaq as a computer series aimed at small business users. It replaced the Compaq SystemPro as a mid-tier solution and was phased out in 2000.
Desktops
- 5/60
- 200
- 330: Mid-Tower design featuring an Intel Pentium III processor running at 500 MHz, equipped with 128 MB of RAM expandable up to 384 MB
- 600
Servers
- VS: Mid-Tower chassis with an EISA bus, powered by an i486 CPU (options include SX/33, DX/33, DX2/66), and integrated Ethernet plus SCSI interfaces
- 300: Mid-Tower configuration supporting EISA/PCI buses, utilizing original Pentium CPUs at 75, 90, or 120 MHz, with built-in Ethernet and PCI SCSI controllers
- 500: Full-Tower case incorporating EISA/PCI buses, housing Pentium processors at either 120 or 150 MHz, featuring ECC memory, and integrated PCI Ethernet along with SCSI
ProSignia 150
Introduced in 1999 and based on the Presario platform. The unit measures 50 mm × 313 mm × 257 mm and offers display options of either a 12.1-inch (800×600) or a 14.1-inch (1024×768) screen. Weighing between 3.3 and 3.6 kg, it includes ATI Rage LT PRO graphics with 32 or 64 MB soldered memory, expandable to between 160 and 192 MB via an additional slot, and is powered by AMD K6-2 processors ranging from 350 to 475 MHz.
ProSignia 170
Launched in 1999 as an entry-level alternative to the Compaq Armada M700. Its dimensions are 314 mm × 249 mm × 28 mm. The laptop offers either a pointing stick or touchpad for input and weighs just over 2.1 kg. It runs on Pentium II or III processors (366 MHz or between 450 and 700 MHz), includes either a 13.3- or a 14-inch display, and features ATI Mobility P graphics with 8 MB of video memory. Additional attributes include a magnesium top cover and MultiBay capability. RAM configurations start at 32 MB for Pentium II models (expandable up to 288 MB) and begin at 64 MB for Pentium III variants (expandable to a maximum of 320 MB).