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SUB-$1,000 PCs

They are both the boon and bane of the computer industry. Sales of UNDER-$1,000 PCs, such as this Compaq Presario, took off in 1997, adding unexpected zip to the market for home computers. Overall unit sales rose 20%--much more than expected. However, the low-priced machines are crimping the industry's profits.




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PHOTO: Compaq Presario 2000


Updated Dec. 30, 1997 by bwwebmaster
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