Petz - Re: "NEC Athlons on display at COMPUSA and in their Sunday flyer."
COOl !!!
NEC's been real busy !
Here's an NEC press release describing their new Coppermine Notebook PCs !
"NEC CSD Delivers Powerful New Choices in Mobile Computing Line
Three New Notebooks Feature Intel's New Pentium III Processor and Position NEC In a Leading Market Role"
Enjoy !
Paul
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biz.yahoo.com
Monday November 1, 12:43 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
NEC CSD Delivers Powerful New Choices in Mobile Computing Line
Three New Notebooks Feature Intel's New Pentium III Processor and Position NEC In a Leading Market Role
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 1999--NEC Computer Systems Division (NEC CSD) today announced three new notebook computers that broaden the diversity of its mobile computing line by catering to many different types of users. The new NEC products, the Versa® FX, Versa VX and LXi, notebook computers, feature Intel's new Pentium® III processor and offer full desktop replacement, convenience and slim line features, positioning the company in a leading role in the mobile computing market for the 21st century.
''With introduction of the three new products, our customers should be able to further appreciate the benefits of choosing the NEC brand,'' said Michael DeNeffe, vice president of Product Marketing. ''Each of our computers offers something different to users. Our new notebooks are extremely competitive in performance, pricing and convenience and address the wide variety of marketplace requirements as we enter into the new millennium.''
This family of NEC mobile computing products is designed for customers with different needs, those requiring the full function of a desktop to those simply needing to send an electronic mail while on the road. In addition to the new products, the NEC mobile computing family includes the award-winning Versa SX and Versa LX, NEC's other high-performance notebook computers, and the Mobile Pro(TM) 770 and 800 HP/Cs, both Windows® CE handheld devices.
The Versa FX, Versa VX and Versa LXi notebooks all offer built-in Mini PCI ports, a variety of Intel CPUs, a host of large capacity hard disk drives (HDDs) and versions of Microsoft's Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT(TM) or Windows 2000 operating systems. NEC's Ultracare(SM) Extended Service and support also is included with the new notebook computers.
Weighing in at 3.5 pounds and with a profile of less than 1-inch thick, the Versa FX notebook is designed to satisfy the needs of highly mobile users. The Versa FX ships with up to a 12-gigabyte (GB) HDD--or the equivalent of 120 meters of shelved library books--and a three-cell battery, with options of six- or nine-cell for those requiring extended battery life. Usability in the Versa FX notebook is enhanced with a full-sized, (18.8 mm pitch) keyboard and a 12.1-inch TFT display. The Versa FX incorporates Intel's Pentium III 400MHz processor and includes external CD-ROM and floppy disk drives. Prices for models of the Versa FX notebook begin at $2,499.
The Versa VX notebook offers convenience and ease-of-use in a 1.6-inch size and weighs 6.4 pounds. The product provides a user-swappable 6GB HDD for fast customer replacement, with upgrades up to12GB HDDs. The Versa VX notebook incorporates Intel's Pentium III processors up to 500MHz and Intel's 400 or 433MHz Celeron(TM) processor. The Versa VX also offers a choice of 12.1-inch SVGA TFT display, or a 14.1-inch XGA TFT display, and a convenient port replicator that provides one-step attachments to peripherals and LAN. Prices for models of the Versa VX range from $1,699 to $3,599.
The Versa LXi notebook delivers high performance and versatility while maintaining compatibility with previous generations of the high-performance Versa SX and LX notebook computers, including docking capability. The product is designed with the same built-in reliability and durability that earned the Versa LX notebook the 1999 PC Computing magazine's Torture Test Award. Now, the Versa LXi has been re-engineered to deliver optimal performance from Intel's current Pentium III 500 MHz processors and future Pentium III processors. This notebook incorporates a built-in floppy drive, or SuperDisk 120MB Drive, and modular VersaBay(TM) III technology with features, such as a 15-inch XGA TFT display, targeted for desktop-replacement network environments. Prices for the Versa LXi notebook start at $2,999.
About Packard Bell NEC, Inc. and NEC CSD
Packard Bell NEC, Inc., (PBNEC) is a leading producer and marketer of a broad range of desktop and mobile computers and servers in the Americas. Its commercial division, NEC Computer Systems Division (NEC CSD), serves the commercial, government and education markets with highly rated NEC-branded Versa® notebook computers, PowerMate® desktop computers, Express5800(TM) servers and MobilePro(TM) handheld personal computers. For more information on NEC products visit www.nec-computers.com.
With headquarters in Sacramento, Calif., the company is privately held by NEC Corporation and Groupe Bull. Through these shareholders and its alliance with affiliates Packard Bell NEC Europe and NEC PC in Japan, the company offers global reach and capabilities as well as leading-edge technology. Packard Bell NEC, Inc. and its affiliates comprise the fifth largest PC vendor in the world (IDC, April 1999).
Note to Editors: NEC and PowerMate, Versa a registered trademark and UltraCare a U.S. registered service mark of NEC Corporation. Express 5800 and VersaBay are trademarks of NEC Corporation. All are used under license. MobilePro is a trademark of Packard Bell NEC, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Contact:
NEC Computer Systems Division
Cheryl Vyfhuis, 650/528-5513
c.vyfhuis@neccsd.com
D.J. Anderson, 650/528-5306
d.anderson@neccsd.com |
