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USPS Employee Connectivity Program
Ready to connect?

You've heard all about it. The Postal Service's employee computer deal - affordable computer systems and access to the Internet.

The wait is almost over. Beginning April 9, you can start placing your orders.

Here's how you do it. Both Compaq and IBM will have special pin codes and passcodes for you to use if you call in your order through their toll-free numbers, and special Internet addresses if you want to shop online.

IT'S YOUR TURN TO FLY LIKE AN EAGLE... THROUGH CYBERSPACE.. WITH THE USPS EMPLOYEE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM!

Compaq
1-866-USPSECP(1-866-877-7327)
Pin code: 10791
www.compaq.com/affinity/uspsecp Pin code:10791

IBM
1-800-426-7235
Extension 4563
www.ibm.com/shop/ibmdeals/usps (use 4563 as the passcode)

Note-these phone numbers and Internet addresses will be activated April 9!

Compaq

Base system: $590
    HARDWARE
  • Compaq Presario 5000A
  • 766 MHz Intel Celeron processor
  • 64MB RAM memory 20GB hard drive
  • 48 x Max CD ROM
  • 56K modem
  • 15" color monitor
  • Internet keyboard
  • Speakers
  • Compaq IJ600 color inkjet printer can be purchased with this system for $35
    SOFTWARE
  • Windows Millennium operating system
  • MS Works 2000
  • MS Money 2000
  • MS Encarta Online Deluxe
    WARRANTY
  • 1 -year on-site warranty
    INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
  • Compaq offers free NetZero Internet service (40 hours per month) and a premium CompuServe Internet service at reduced rates.
    OTHER PRODUCTS
  • Compaq will offer USPS employees a 7% discount on all Compaq portable and desk top systems and associated options listed on Compaq's consumer Web page.
All taxes and shipping are extra.

IBM

Base system: $719.10
    HARDWARE
  • NetVista A20i
  • 766 MHz Intel Celeron processor
  • 64MB RAM memory
  • 20GB hard drive
  • 48x-20x CD ROM
  • 56K modem
  • 15" color monitor
  • Internet keyboard
  • Speakers
  • LEXMARK Z32 color inkjet printer (included)
    SOFTWARE
  • Windows Millennium operating system
  • MS Works 2000
  • MS Money 2000
  • Lotus SmartSuite
    WARRANTY
  • 3-year parts and labor on-site warranty
    INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
  • IBM offers free NetZero Internet service (40 hours per month) and a premium NetZero Internet service at reduced rates.
    OTHER PRODUCTS
  • IBM will offer USPS employees a 10% discount on PCs and PC accessories in the online ShoplBM catalog.
All taxes and shipping are extra.

Full specifications and details are available from Compaq and IBM.