Being that computing is very much a visual medium, it only makes sense that the introductory registration video staring John de Lancie was visual. Utilizing state of the art 1997 home computing graphics, de Lancie was thrown into a world unlike any seen before - the Compaq Presario. From the tubes he traverses to the hall of America Online, everything a new computer user would need to know was laid out in front of them. It was truly a golden age. One that, thanks to YouTube, can be relived once again.
- Introduction Part 1
- Hello! Well you did it, you bought yourself a new computer, and John de Lancie is hiding out inside of it. What are the chances of that?
- Introduction Part 2
- What harm could it do? Enough to send John de Lancie on a crazy rollercoaster ride through your computer, preparing you to register your computer (if you have a modem and a telephone line, of course).
- Introduction Part 3
- The ride ends unexpectedly. Landing in the wonderworld of your new Compaq Presario. Will you ever get tired of it? Highly improbable.
- The Presario Buttons
- One of the defining features of the Presario family was the multitude of buttons located on the top of the computer tower. Allow John de Lancie to explain what magic is in store.
- Presario Home Base
- Want a place to call home? John de Lancie has a place you can call. Even if you feel like you're lost on an alien planet.
- America Online Part 1
- The magic begins. John de Lancie sure knows how to relax while talking about those fifteen free hours.
- America Online Part 2
- John de Lancie continues to speak of the wonders of AOL, featuring imagery of a long ago age.
- Of Mice and Modems
- Are you new to using a mouse? Ta-da! Click here for help.
- A Fond Farewell
- A tearful goodbye. John de Lancie wishes us happy computing, but reminds us to finish registering. What a gentleman!
- Bonus Movie #1
- John de Lancie falls into a tube.
- Bonus Movie #2
- John de Lancie asks us once more if we want a place to call home.
- Bonus Movie #3
- John de Lancie dares us to have fun.
- Compaq
- The Compaq logo, signing us out. Happy Computing!
- Return.
