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 LTE Elite 4/75 CX in the SmartStation docking station | |
| Developer | Compaq |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Compaq |
| Product family | LTE |
| Type | Laptop (notebook) |
| Generation | Third |
| Release date | March 1994[1] |
| Lifespan | 1994–1996 |
| Operating system | |
| CPU | i486 |
| Predecessor | LTE Lite |
| Successor | LTE 5000 series |
The LTE Elite was a series of notebook-sized laptops under the LTE line manufactured by Compaq from 1994 to 1996. All laptops in the LTE Elite range sported Intel's i486 processors, from the 40 MHz DX2 to the 75 MHz DX4. The LTE Elite was the first notebook-sized laptop to house the AC adapter inside the case itself, eliminating the need to carry an external power brick. The LTE Elite line was replaced by the LTE 5000 series in 1995.[2] Compaq ceased manufacturing the LTE Elite line in March 1996.[3] Due to several recalls and a delayed rollout of the machines, the LTE Elite was overall a sales disappointment for Compaq, with rival Toshiba overtaking them as the top laptop maker in the United States in 1994 and 1995.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Silverman, Dwight (March 19, 1996). "Compaq lowers notebook prices, halts Elite line". Houston Chronicle: 2 – via ProQuest.