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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (4925)	1/8/1998 11:03:00 AM
From: zc66	Respond to of 19080

RCA Network Computer: Sales and Demand Exceed Expectations NCI Records a Banner First Year for the RCA Network Computer; Sales and Demand Exceed Expectations LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- NCI today announced that only four months after coming to market, the RCA Network Computer manufactured by Thomson Consumer Electronics has exceeded sales forecasts and expectations. Strong sell-through of the RCA Network Computer is attributed to the products' consumer friendly features and Thomson's commanding presence in distribution and retail. ''This year has been phenomenal for our first consumer product,'' said Jerry Baker, CEO of Network Computer, Inc. ''Every unit that Thomson manufactured has already been sold. The powerful combination of NCI's software technology and Thomson's strong brands and distribution reach will continue to drive upward sales in 1998.'' ''Channel feedback from the RCA Network Computer has been very positive,'' said Lou Lenzi Executive Vice President of Thomson Consumer Electronics. ''Many consumers are selecting the RCA Network Computer over other alternatives because of its innovative Program Guide with one touch tune and record. The early success of the RCA Network Computer demonstrates NCI's and Thomson's commitment to produce a product that exceeds customer expectations for enhancing the television experience.'' NCI is working closely with Thomson Consumer Electronics to continually improve the features and services of the RCA Network Computer, increase local network coverage and orchestrate branding and category awareness programs. Over the past four months, the RCA Network Computer has been widely recognized as the leading challenger to WebTV and has appeared in ''US News and World Report,'' ''Rolling Stone'' Magazine, ''Wired'' Magazine, on the cover of ''Business Week'' and on Fox News. The RCA Network Computer has also appeared in Oracle Corporation's Nasdaq:ORCL -news] nationally televised network computer commercials. Network Computer, Inc. (NCI) is a software innovator with a mission to deliver affordable and easy to use products that tap the power of the global Internet. Formed in 1996, NCI is an affiliate of Oracle Corp. and offers its network computer software and services to corporations, homes and communities. NCI is based in Redwood Shores, California, and can be reached at 650/631-4600. NCI's Web site is nc.com. Trademarks NC is a trademarks of Network Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are used for identification purposes and may be the property of their respective owners. SOURCE: Network Computer, Inc.