Ink Development’s Pen-Based Notetaking Software Extends Flexibility of New Compaq Concerto Notebook

September 13, 1993 — Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) and Ink Development Corporation today announced that InkWare NoteTaker, a pen-based notetaking and organization application for Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing, will be pre-installed on all Compaq Concerto notebook PCs being introduced today.

Provided through a limited exclusive agreement, this software greatly increases the functionality of the Compaq Concerto, allowing mobile professionals unparalleled flexibility for writing, typing, organizing and accessing notes.

Designed for maximum comfort and usability, the Compaq Concerto, Compaq’s first notebook PC with pen capability, is the world’s only fully featured notebook that conveniently allows interactive use of the keyboard and pen.

Compaq designed Ink’s software into the Compaq Concerto, resulting in delivery of a new free-form approach to notetaking and information management. InkWare NoteTaker allows customers to take handwritten notes in any setting and organize their notes in any way. Compaq Concerto’s sleek new design features a fully detachable and tiltable slim-line keyboard, and a thin screen with a built-in handle that doubles as a stand. This versatile design lets customers position both the screen and keyboard at angles most comfortable for typing and/or writing.

“By bundling InkWare NoteTaker with the Compaq Concerto, our customers have the flexibility to take notes any way they want and the power to organize these notes the way they choose, ” said Jim Hartzog, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Compaq Portable PC Division. “We believe that InkWare NoteTaker, the first product to be shipped under a strategic marketing agreement between Compaq and Ink Development, will add significant value for business professionals.”

“We’re excited to be able to bring the benefits of mobile applications to mainstream Windows users,” said Matt Kursh, president of Ink Development. “Compaq, the leading manufacturer of Windows notebooks, is the ideal partner for us. Combining InkWare NoteTaker’s free-form approach to information management with the Compaq Concerto will vastly improve the productivity of mobile professionals.” Free-Form Notetaking and Powerful Information Management

NoteTaker is the first member of Ink’s InkWare portfolio of mobile productivity applications. It allows users to take notes in an office, meeting room, or while on the phone or on the road. For maximum ease of use, InkWare NoteTaker allows the pen to work like real world writing tools, including pens, erasers and highlighters. It also provides full keyboard support. InkWare NoteTaker features powerful organizational elements, such as SmartStamps, user-defined keywords and InkWare List. Together these features give users flexible capabilities to compile, sort and manage “To Do” and other lists, automatically.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Ink Development Corporation is an application software company committed to an exciting new vision called Second Nature Software. Second Nature Software is software that people don’t have to think about and that can be used any-where. Ink’s product portfolio, InkWare, allows users to focus on their work, organize and explore ideas and enhance creativity. Ink is privately held and is based in San Mateo, Calif.

Compaq Computer Corporation is a world leader in the manufacture of servers, desktop, portable, and notebook personal computers, and network laser printers. Founded in 1982, the Company reported 1992 worldwide revenues of $4.1 billion.

Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of more than 14,500 Compaq marketing partners. Compaq also sells directly to customers through Compaq DirectPlus at 1-800-888-5858.

Compaq offers a broad range of service and support programs, including the industry’s only comprehensive three-year warranty with free 24-hour/7-day a week technical telephone support, first year on-site service, and product information on CD-ROM. Taking a leadership role in protecting the environment, Compaq has eliminated CFCs from its world-wide manufacturing operations and undertakes ongoing environmental programs, including energy efficiency, recycling, design for environment, waste reduction and environmental auditing.

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Compaq, Systempro, Deskpro Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. PageMarq, ProLinea, ProSignia, Pro-Liant, QVision, Compaq Insight Manager, trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. DirectPlus is a service mark of Compaq Computer Corporation. InkWare and Second Nature Software are registered trademarks, and SmartStamps is a trademark of Ink Development Corporation. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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