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To: linsol who wrote (1612)	7/12/1999 9:46:00 AM
From: KS	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1932

Cyberian Outpost, Inc. (ticker: COOL, exchange: Nasdaq) News Release - Monday, July 12, 1999 IBM Grants Cyberian Outpost Consumer Authorization Outpost.com Adds IBM Aptiva and Thinkpad i-Series KENT, Conn., July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberian Outpost, Inc. (Nasdaq: COOL), operator of leading global Internet computer superstore Outpost.com (www.outpost.com), announced today that IBM Corporation has authorized Outpost.com to sell the IBM Aptiva desktop and IBM Thinkpad i-series consumer notebook product lines. The extended authorization allows the online retailer to offer customers the entire line of personal computers from IBM. Outpost.com's enhanced customer service meets strict requirements set by IBM's Consumer Division for attention to detail and commitment to excellence. The additional authorization strengthens Outpost.com's ability to provide ideal computing solutions for both experts and new users. The IBM Aptiva line represents IBM's personal desktop solution for users of all skill levels, while the Thinkpad i-series offers the same power and features in a portable notebook package. "Adding IBM's consumer products to our store is a terrific advantage for us. We now offer our customers one of the largest brand selections in the industry," said Darryl Peck, President and Chief Executive Officer of Outpost.com. "We are thrilled that our customer service approach meets IBM's high standards and has allowed us to extend our reach to new IBM buyers." Outpost.com has been authorized to sell IBM commercial products over the Web since 1997. The store's full IBM line now includes the Thinkpad (300, 500, 600, 700 commercial series), the PC 300 desktop series, the Workpad series, and IBM storage devices and option peripherals. Cyberian Outpost is committed to forging closer relationships with major brand name computer hardware manufacturers and software publishers. Outpost.com is currently authorized by Compaq, Apple, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and other well known brands. About Cyberian Outpost Cyberian Outpost, a global e-commerce leader since 1995, operates Internet-only computer product superstore Outpost.com (www.outpost.com). The store provides consumers and small businesses with superior selection, an easy-to-shop site, dependable 24-hour customer service, the ability to order until midnight, and TruePrice(SM) free overnight U.S. shipping and competitively priced international shipping. Customers choose from over 160,000 hardware, software, accessory, and supply products. Cyberian Outpost's auction site, OutpostAuctions(SM) (www.outpostauctions.com), allows customers to bid on high-quality Outpost.com computer products. SOURCE Cyberian Outpost, Inc.