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To: Don Green who wrote (35872)	12/15/1999 7:29:00 PM
From: Don Green	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 93625

VIGLEN: Viglen boosts award winning Genie range 12/15/1999 M2 PRESSWIRE Copyright 1999 M2 Communications, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. * launch of Viglen's highest performance PCs and powerful new graphics workstation London -- Viglen today announces three new additions to its top-line Genie range of personal computers. Incorporating the very latest Intel 820 chipset technology, the new Genie 3 and Genie 3 Plus are Viglen's highest performance desktop systems to date, offering an array of sophisticated new features. Viglen's flagship range is further enhanced with the launch of the Genie CX1-W graphics workstation, a dual processor powerhouse that is perfect for CAD/CAM work and data intensive applications. Viglen's Genie range is designed to deliver the highest levels of specification and freshest technology, providing constant computing power whilst maintaining technical consistency. The new Genie 3 offers all the advantages expected of Viglen's premiere range - high levels of manageability, low cost of ownership, extensive expendability and outstanding performance. With the introduction of Intel's latest 820 chipset technology, the new Genie 3 and Genie 3 Plus offer business and corporate users a significant increase in system performance. The advanced new features of the Genie 3 include 133MHz Front Side Bus technology, ATA-66 IDE hard disk and high spec 16MB AGP 4x graphics card, all fitted as standard. Running at CPU speeds of up to 733MH2, the new Genie 3 is ideal for users who require an advanced, powerful and future-proof computing platform. The Genie 3 Plus offers the same impressive feature Set as the Genie 3 but performance is further enhanced with the inclusion of RAMBUS memory. Fitted as standard on the Genie 3 Plus, RAMBUS 'sdesigned specifically to reduce the performance bottleneck associated with standard SDRAM. This new memory technology provides the highest levels of data throughput to cope with the most demanding applications and fulfil growing e-business needs. The RAMBUS memory coupled with Intel's new 820 chipset means the Genie 3 Plus is one of the most powerful PCs available on the market today. Both the Genie 3 and Genie 3 Plus are custom configured to suit individual requirements. Complementing the Genie 3 range is the new Genie CM-W graphics workstation that delivers high powered computing for custom applications Housed in a specially designed chassis, the Genie CX1-W provides a secure and Powerful platform for the business user at a fraction of the cost of alternative proprietary solutions. The Windows NT based, dual Pentium III powered Genie CX1-W is perfect for data intensive applications such as CAD / CAM, simulation, fluid and thermo dynamics, and modelling. A highly versatile and powerful workstation, the Genie CX1-W is sold. with a range of upgrade options, including specialist high-end Open-GL graphics cards. Bordan Tkachuk, chief executive of Viglen, said: "The introduction of the new Genie systems once again demonstrates our determination to always be at the leading edge. With the incorporation of the latest Intel technology, customers will benefit from a significant improvement in performance, especially those within multitasking computing environments. These powerful new systems will give businesses a competitive edge to meet the demands of emerging applications and operating systems." To further enhance the service it provides to its customers, Viglen today announces the launch of its dedicated 'Y2K' web site. 'This new facility is designed to answer Hardware and Software compatibility issues that customers may have concerns with during the Christmas and New Year Period. Viglen's Y2K web site also has a dedicated link to Microsoft's technical support site, fully supported by a Technical hotline during the Holiday period. To find out more, visit Viglen's web site on www.viglen.co.uk.