Micron Electronics Launches Pentium II DVD System
Business Wire - June 24, 1997 06:34
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NAMPA, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 1997--
Micron(TM) Millennia(R) Xru with Fusion 3D(TM) harnesses latest Intel(R) processor with
built-in DVD capability for the extreme visual and audio adventure
Micron Electronics, Inc., (MUEI:NASDAQ) offers its customers today the latest wave of
CD-ROM technology via its Micron Millennia Xru with Fusion 3D and Digital Versatile Disc
(DVD) solution. Micron has bundled built-in DVD-ROM standard with the Intel(R) Pentium(R)
II Processor and the E4 CoolDVD PCI decoder card, opening the door to a new audio and
visual experience for customers who demand the cutting edge.
The future of home entertainment rests in higher image quality and greater storage capacity found
in DVD over traditional media such as video tape, CD-ROM, floppy discs and laser discs. DVD,
for example, utilizes new technology to handle 4.7GB of storage capability (a full-length movie)
whereas the storage capacity of a conventional CD generally yields 615MB of storage
(70-minutes of audio).
"The Millennia line is synonymous with cutting edge, and the Xru with the DVD-ROM is right on
track with this first-to-market technology and the latest brand-name components," said Brian
Klene, Micron Electronics Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Once again
Micron's direct channel model demonstrates its ability to deliver the latest technology first to our
customers, giving them instant access to premium, high-performance, quality PCs."
The Millennia Xru is the latest addition to Micron's award- winning product line of PCs. This
machine has launched Micron into the gaming world channels with new technologies such as
DVD-ROM, Monster 3D graphics card with 4MB memory, a 56Kbps fax/modem, the AWE 64
sound card and Cambridge Soundworks/Microworks speaker and subwoofer system for an
even richer, more interactive audio and visual experience.
Among the first desktops on the market immediately available with DVD, the Millennia Xru ships
standard with the 266MHz Intel Pentium II processor with MMX(TM) technology and 32MB of
EDO DRAM, upgradeable to 128MB. Starting at $4,199, the Millennia Xru with Fusion 3D and
DVD also includes these features:
- 512KB internal L2 cache, 2MB BIOS - 4GB EIDE Ultra ATA-33 hard drive - DVD Drive
Version II - E4 CoolDVD PCI decoder card - DVD software - PCI 64-bit 3D video, MPEG,
4MB EDO RAM - Monster 3D PCI graphics card with 4MB memory - Diamond Stealth Pro
DX graphics card with 4MB memory - 100MB Iomega Zip drive - US Robotics Sportster 56K
x2 internal data/fax modem/a - AWE 64 sound card - Cambridge Soundworks/Microworks -
2-speaker satellite with subwoofer stereo system - Universal Serial Bus connections - 32-voice
wavetable - New Micron Game Bundle software: includes MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries (3Dfx
version); AH-64D Longbow; U.S. Navy Fighters '97; Command & Conquer (Windows 95
version); popular 3Dfx racing simulation - MS(R) Sidewinder Pro joystick - 19" (18" display)
color monitor - 5-year/3-year Micron Power(SM) limited warranty
Micron Electronics, Inc., and its subsidiaries manufacture electronic products and provide
services for a wide range of computing and digital applications. The Company develops, markets,
manufactures and supports PC systems for consumer, business, government and educational use.
In addition, Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Micron Electronics,
Inc., provides custom contract manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers.
SpecTek, a division of Micron Electronics, Inc., processes and markets reduced specification
memory components under the SpecTek brand name. Micron Electronics, Inc., common stock
trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol MUEI. The Company is majority
owned by Micron Technology, Inc. Product information is available by calling 1-800-776- 4518
or via the Company's home page on the Internet at micronpc.com .
Millennia is a registered trademark, and SpecTek and Micron Power are trademarks or service
marks of Micron Electronics, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation, and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows and Windows
NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names used in this
publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
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uploading. However, actual performance is dependent upon numerous factors and observed
transfer rates may be less than the maximum potentials.
CONTACT: Micron Electronics, Inc. Wilson McHenry Company
Denise Smith Annie Longsworth
208/893-3900 415/638-3400
denisesmith@micron.com alongsworth@wmc.com
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