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	The '''Compé''' (pronounced "com-PAY") was [[Strong Bad]]'s fourth computer, which he ordered from the [[Compy Catalog]] after he destroyed the [[Lappy 486]]. Like the Lappy and its predecessor, the [[Compy 386]], the Compé is manufactured by [[Compy, Inc.]] According to its description in the catalog, the Compé delivers European-sounding flair with Southeast-Asian-sounding prices, which apparently are Strong Bad's favorites. It cost $800, which Strong Bad paid with 80,000 pennies. It appears to have a sense of humor, bringing up a BSOD-esque [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning\|"Fragrant Error"]] after startup that made Strong Bad very frustrated. It then responded with "i joké". Strong Bad claims that he and the Compé "will get along just fine". Its sound effects are mainly laughs or sighs of a calm, high-pitch male voice. The keyboard is also quieter than those on Strong Bad's previous computers.		The '''Compé''' (pronounced "com-PAY") was [[Strong Bad]]'s fourth computer, which he ordered from the [[Compy Catalog]] after he destroyed the [[Lappy 486]]. Like the Lappy and its predecessor, the [[Compy 386]], the Compé is manufactured by [[Compy, Inc.]] According to its description in the catalog, the Compé delivers European-sounding flair with Southeast-Asian-sounding prices, which apparently are Strong Bad's favorites. It cost $800, which Strong Bad paid with 80,000 pennies. It appears to have a sense of humor, bringing up a BSOD-esque [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning\|"Fragrant Error"]] after startup that made Strong Bad very frustrated. It then responded with "i joké". Strong Bad claims that he and the Compé "will get along just fine". Its sound effects are mainly laughs or sighs of a calm, high-pitch male voice. The keyboard is also quieter than those on Strong Bad's previous computers.

	The first [[Strong Bad Email]] Strong Bad checked on it was [[independent]]. In that email, it was revealed that the Compé utilizes a [[Graphical User Interface\|graphical user interface]]. Opening windows are animated (with a zoom in from the center of the screen,) as is the right-click menu, suggesting that the computer runs a [[Compositing window manager\|compositing window manager]]. This makes it the most technologically advanced computer Strong Bad has owned. It is also the first wide-screen computer that Strong Bad has owned, as well as the first one primarily operated with a mouse (despite his dislike of them in [[weird dream]] and [[redesign]]), or with a graphical desktop (which he calls the "best thing ever").		The first [[Strong Bad Email]] Strong Bad checked on it was [[independent]]. In that email, it was revealed that the Compé utilizes a [[Graphical User Interface\|graphical user interface]]. Opening windows are animated (with a zoom in from the center of the screen), as is the right-click menu, suggesting that the computer runs a [[Compositing window manager\|compositing window manager]]. This makes it the most technologically advanced computer Strong Bad has owned. It is also the first wide-screen computer that Strong Bad has owned, as well as the first one primarily operated with a mouse (despite his dislike of them in [[weird dream]] and [[redesign]]), or with a graphical desktop (which he calls the "best thing ever").

	Strong Bad only checked three emails on the Compé, the last of which was [[videography]]. When he returned to check [[sbemail 206]], he discovered that the Compé was buried under a massive dust pile. After blowing the pile away, Strong Bad discovered that all but the top right corner of the Compé's screen had "compressed" into a new computer, the [[Lappier]]. To date, this is the home computer that Strong Bad has checked the fewest number of emails on, although it stayed Strong Bad's official computer for 2060 days; making it Strong Bad's longest-lasting computer until it was surpassed by the [[Lappier]] on November 21, 2020.		Strong Bad only checked three emails on the Compé, the last of which was [[videography]]. When he returned to check [[sbemail 206]], he discovered that the Compé was buried under a massive dust pile. After blowing the pile away, Strong Bad discovered that all but the top right corner of the Compé's screen had "compressed" into a new computer, the [[Lappier]]. To date, this is the home computer that Strong Bad has checked the fewest number of emails on, although it stayed Strong Bad's official computer for 2060 days; making it Strong Bad's longest-lasting computer until it was surpassed by the [[Lappier]] on November 21, 2020.

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	The '''Compé''' (pronounced "com-PAY") was [[Strong Bad]]'s fourth computer, which he ordered from the [[Compy Catalog]] after he destroyed the [[Lappy 486]]. Like the Lappy and its predecessor, the [[Compy 386]], the Compé is manufactured by [[Compy, Inc.]] According to its description in the catalog, the Compé delivers European-sounding flair with Southeast-Asian-sounding prices, which apparently are Strong Bad's favorites. It cost $800, which Strong Bad paid with 80,000 pennies. It appears to have a sense of humor, bringing up a [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning\|"Fragrant Error"]] after startup that made Strong Bad very frustrated. It then responded with "i joké". Strong Bad claims that he and the Compé "will get along just fine". Its sound effects are mainly laughs or sighs of a calm, high-pitch male voice. The keyboard is also quieter than those on Strong Bad's previous computers.		The '''Compé''' (pronounced "com-PAY") was [[Strong Bad]]'s fourth computer, which he ordered from the [[Compy Catalog]] after he destroyed the [[Lappy 486]]. Like the Lappy and its predecessor, the [[Compy 386]], the Compé is manufactured by [[Compy, Inc.]] According to its description in the catalog, the Compé delivers European-sounding flair with Southeast-Asian-sounding prices, which apparently are Strong Bad's favorites. It cost $800, which Strong Bad paid with 80,000 pennies. It appears to have a sense of humor, bringing up a BSOD-esque [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning\|"Fragrant Error"]] after startup that made Strong Bad very frustrated. It then responded with "i joké". Strong Bad claims that he and the Compé "will get along just fine". Its sound effects are mainly laughs or sighs of a calm, high-pitch male voice. The keyboard is also quieter than those on Strong Bad's previous computers.

	The first [[Strong Bad Email]] Strong Bad checked on it was [[independent]]. In that email, it was revealed that the Compé utilizes a [[Graphical User Interface\|graphical user interface]]. Opening windows are animated (with a zoom in from the center of the screen,) as is the right-click menu, suggesting that the computer runs a [[Compositing window manager\|compositing window manager]]. This makes it the most technologically advanced computer Strong Bad has owned. It is also the first wide-screen computer that Strong Bad has owned, as well as the first one primarily operated with a mouse (despite his dislike of them in [[weird dream]] and [[redesign]]), or with a graphical desktop (which he calls the "best thing ever").		The first [[Strong Bad Email]] Strong Bad checked on it was [[independent]]. In that email, it was revealed that the Compé utilizes a [[Graphical User Interface\|graphical user interface]]. Opening windows are animated (with a zoom in from the center of the screen,) as is the right-click menu, suggesting that the computer runs a [[Compositing window manager\|compositing window manager]]. This makes it the most technologically advanced computer Strong Bad has owned. It is also the first wide-screen computer that Strong Bad has owned, as well as the first one primarily operated with a mouse (despite his dislike of them in [[weird dream]] and [[redesign]]), or with a graphical desktop (which he calls the "best thing ever").
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"So sleek! So-phisticated! So... Compé!"

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"Who taped a full-color photograph to my computer screen?"

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Compé's Logo

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The '''Compé''' (pronounced "com-PAY") was [[Strong Bad]]'s fourth computer, which he ordered from the [[Compy Catalog]] after he destroyed the [[Lappy 486]]. Like the Lappy and its predecessor, the [[Compy 386]], the Compé is manufactured by [[Compy, Inc.]] According to its description in the catalog, the Compé delivers European-sounding flair with Southeast-Asian-sounding prices, which apparently are Strong Bad's favorites. It cost $800, which Strong Bad paid with 80,000 pennies. It appears to have a sense of humor, bringing up a [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning|"Fragrant Error"]] after startup that made Strong Bad very frustrated. It then responded with "i joké". Strong Bad claims that he and the Compé "will get along just fine". Its sound effects are mainly laughs or sighs of a calm, high-pitch male voice. The keyboard is also quieter than those on Strong Bad's previous computers.

The first [[Strong Bad Email]] Strong Bad checked on it was [[independent]]. In that email, it was revealed that the Compé utilizes a [[Graphical User Interface|graphical user interface]]. Opening windows are animated (with a zoom in from the center of the screen,) as is the right-click menu, suggesting that the computer runs a [[Compositing window manager|compositing window manager]]. This makes it the most technologically advanced computer Strong Bad has owned. It is also the first wide-screen computer that Strong Bad has owned, as well as the first one primarily operated with a mouse (despite his dislike of them in [[weird dream]] and [[redesign]]), or with a graphical desktop (which he calls the "best thing ever").

Strong Bad only checked three emails on the Compé, the last of which was [[videography]]. When he returned to check [[sbemail 206]], he discovered that the Compé was buried under a massive dust pile. After blowing the pile away, Strong Bad discovered that all but the top right corner of the Compé's screen had "compressed" into a new computer, the [[Lappier]]. To date, this is the home computer that Strong Bad has checked the fewest number of emails on, although it stayed Strong Bad's official computer for 2060 days; making it Strong Bad's longest-lasting computer until it was surpassed by the [[Lappier]] on November 21, 2020.

Despite being retired in [[sbemail 206]], the email menu still used the Compé until the [[Post-Flash Site Update|post-Flash site update]] on December 31, 2020.

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* [#Quick_Facts 1 Quick Facts]
* [#Wallpapers 2 Wallpapers]
* [#Comp.C3.A9-per 3 Compé-per]
* [#Appearances_outside_Comp.C3.A9-era_Emails 4 Appearances outside Compé-era Emails]

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== <span class="mw-headline"> Quick Facts </span> ==

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"Strong Bad, as he always does, checks emails from his fans..."

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'''Debut:''' [[Compy Catalog]]

'''Fonts:''' Perfect DOS VGA 437, Perfect DOS VGA 437 Win

'''Interactive Feature:''' None

'''Emails checked on the computer:''' 3

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== <span class="mw-headline">Wallpapers</span> ==

The Compé is the first computer Strong Bad has owned that features wallpapers. After [[The Cheat]] presumably explained this feature to Strong Bad in [[independent]], Strong Bad began making frequent use of it. His wallpaper changed every email.

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Stylized stripes<br />
From [[Compy Catalog]] and [[strong bad email menu|Strong Bad Email menu]] (later version)

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Default grass photo<br />
From [[independent]] and Strong Bad Email menu (earlier version)

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Strong Bad's butt<br />
From [[independent]]

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[[Where's an Egg?]] II<br />
From [[dictionary]]

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Marshmallows<br />
From [[videography]]

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== <span class="mw-headline">Compé-per</span> ==

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Preeeeow once more.

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''See main article: [[Compé-per]]''

The Compé also sports a built-in replacement for [[The Paper]], [[New Paper]], and [[Envelope Paper]]: a text box with the words "click to email strongbad". The sound it makes by default is a voice clip similar to the startup sound, but Strong Bad managed to customize it so it emitted The Paper's old [[Preeeeow]]. Strong Bad calls it "Compé-per" (pronounced "com-paper"). The back button links to the [[TV Time Toons Menu|toons menu]] rather than the Strong Bad Email menu.

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== <span class="mw-headline">Appearances outside [[Strong Bad Email|Compé-era Emails]]</span> ==

* [[Compy Catalog]]
* [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]]
* Email [[sbemail 206]]

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