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To: appro who wrote (412)	3/21/2000 2:12:00 PM
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Maxtor's DiamondMax(TM) Plus 6800 Hard Drive Featured in Dell's Award-Winning Dimension PC System MILPITAS, Calif., March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxtor(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: MXTR), a leading supplier of information storage solutions, is proud to announce that its 7200 RPM, DiamondMax Plus 6800, 20 GB hard disk drive was a key component in two separate award-winning reviews of Dell Computer Corporation's (Nasdaq: DELL) Dimension XPS B800r conducted by Maximum PC and Computer Gaming World magazines. The Dell Dimension, with all its "primo parts," received the highest award possible for a personal computer (PC) system from Maximum PC, the "Kick Ass Award." This is the first time this publication has awarded a desktop system a perfect 10. Computer Gaming World gave the same system four and a half stars noting "gamer-friendly gear" including Maxtor's mass storage capability. This recognition from a top game magazine highlights the importance of Maxtor's ability to excel in handling large audio/video and multimedia applications. "We are extremely pleased that we are able to support Dell's systems with excellent drive performance for both of these awards," said Mike Cordano, Maxtor's vice president of worldwide sales. "Our proprietary DualWave(TM) processor is just one of the key features in the DiamondMax family that can improve overall drive performance. In addition to our DualWave processor, the drives featured in these award-winning systems are from our 7200 RPM family. In many applications, a 7200 RPM drive can significantly improve overall system performance as well. Dell has a great reputation and we look forward to continuing to build our relationship with this leader in the PC industry." Each publication conducts stringent reviews and ranks products based on overall performance, functionality, ease of use and other innovative features specific to each of the magazine's target market whether it would be mainstream PC users or gamers. Maxtor's DiamondMax Plus 6800 is available in capacities up to 27.3 GB. It is a 7,200 RPM performance leader that employs Maxtor's unique DualWave multi-processor controller for a 10x boost in command speed and overall system performance. Plus, the DiamondMax 6800 incorporates a fast 2 MB 100 MHz SDRAM cache buffer and UltraDMA 66 interface to enhance data throughput. Also featured is Maxtor's enhanced ShockBlock design, which provides superior protection from damage during shipping and installation. All Maxtor products are backed by the No Quibble Service(R) policy, the benchmark for service and support in the industry. About Maxtor Maxtor Corporation is a leading supplier of information storage solutions. Maxtor has been the fastest growing supplier of hard disk drives over the past two years, more than doubling its share of the desktop market during that time. For network file sharing applications, Maxtor offers the new MaxAttach line of server appliances. Maxtor's market leadership position has been built by consistently providing leadership products, and by delivering high levels of quality and support for its customers. More information about Maxtor and its products can be found at maxtor.com or by calling toll-free (800) 2-MAXTOR. Maxtor is traded on Nasdaq under the MXTR symbol. /CONTACT: Catherine Hartsog of Maxtor Investor Relations, 303-702-4108, catherine_hartsog@maxtor.com; or Erin Hartin of Wilson McHenry Company, 510-723-6206, ehartin@wmc.com, for Maxtor Corporation/