CompAmerica's Pantera Laptop: A Change in Direction For Low Cost Back to School Products
(ContentDesk) August 7, 2006 -- For the students heading back to school this year, CompAmerica introduced its unique "single model" laptop, the Pantera (Academic Edition). Visit Pantera Website >
With an effective price of 1,379, the product sports features found in 2,000 and up machines. For example: a 2 GHz Dual Core Centrino Technology CPU, wifi 802.11a/b/g, gigabit ethernet, 8x DVD Burner with dual layer capability, and a 14" Glass View Screen.
The Back to School product includes O/S Office, AntiVirus, Firewall, Spyware remover, and Windows XP.While all of CompAmerica's laptops are normally fully customizable, the new 2006 Pantera is said to be the first departure from that philosophy in nearly 20 years from the company: "the right product for every student, with only two options... more memory or a larger -- 15.4 -- inch screen."A CompAmerica spokesperson indicated: "This product is simply the perfect student PC and Laptop, it's very portable at 5.5 lbs, and has wonderful performance. It's terrifically fast Dual Core CPU plays DVDs flawlessly, and HD Video right off the web, from CompAmerica TV, the first comprehensive Cable-TV like network on the Internet." "Pantera's audio is exceptional: with 8.1 SRS outputs right on the back.
Yet, it's slim and rugged.
We expect it will take the colleges and high schools by storm. We are even offering a factory upgrade from 14 inch to 15.4 inch screen as a factory optional model. Yet, this Super Laptop, easily a 2,500 value is only 1,379."Visit the Pantera Website >.
The Pantera is the first CompAmerica Laptop with a preconfigured design, so it is not so surprising it can be ordered instantly starting with a single button click right online, piad for using PayPal or over the phone by credit card, at the convenience of the family buying one.About CompAmericaCompAmerica is located in Cranford, New Jersey and City of Industry, California, with onsite service locations around the USA and the world.
For more information, call 888-275-2771 or visit the company's website..
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