Does IOM get royalties off these 'clones'?
(COMTEX) B: LACIE: LaCie announces new internal mobile Zip for the IB
B: LACIE: LaCie announces new internal mobile Zip for the IBM ThinkPad 770
Series
JUL 6, 1998, M2 Communications - Following a new alliance with VST
Technologies, LaCie today announced its new range of mobile computing
solutions. The latest product to ship in the range is the LaCie mobile
Zip for the IBM ThinkPad 770 Series.
The LaCie mobile Zip is a unique option for IBM ThinkPad users. The
removable drive enables users to utilise all the functionality and
flexibility of a Zip drive in the Ultra bay of the IBM ThinkPad. Now
users can enjoy a high capacity, high performance storage solution for
multimedia files, Internet downloads, business presentations and data
backup., The drive is fully compatible with standard Iomega 100MB Zip
disks and ships with Iomega tools on the first Zip cartridge.
Easy to install, the plug-n-play drive takes the place of the CD-ROM
drive. The drive simply clicks into place when required. It is seen as
part of their user- interface, so it behaves just like the floppy
drive.
Henri Joseph Rohrlich, Product Manager for LaCie's new mobile
computing division commented, "we are dedicated to finding innovative
and powerful mobile solutions that reflect LaCie's values of
reliability and quality. The mobile Zip drive, developed by VST
Technologies, is an ideal solution, and LaCie has won exclusive
added-value distribution rights in Europe".
LaCie adds genuine value by delivering it as a complete solution to
UK specification, with manual. In addition the complete mobile storage
solution is covered by a comprehensive LaCie warranty, together with UK
support and maintenance through its network of accredited resellers.
Further product launches from LaCie's mobile computing division will
be announced throughout the year.
Pricing and Availability
LaCie's mobile Zip for IBM ThinkPad 770 Series is available now from
its network of resellers. Street price including first cartridge is GBP
199.00 before VAT. Models are also available for the IBM ThinkPad
755CD, 755CDV, 760CD, 760E (thick), 760ELD, 760LD, 760XD, 760XL, 765D &
765L at GBP 199.00 before VAT. This solution is also available for
Apple Powerbooks.
LaCie
LaCie specialises in the development, manufacture and distribution of
cross-platform, high end mass storage, digital video and colour
management computer peripherals.
Founded in 1989, the company has grown rapidly with a current annual
revenue of $170 million and forecast revenue of $200 million for 1999.
LaCie products are renowned for combining innovative design concepts
with high-performance technology. IT managers and creative
professionals worldwide rely on the LaCie brand as a trusted and
reliable solution provider.
The company operates through an international network of offices in
15 countries which sell to VARs, computer resellers, mail order
catalogues and distributors around the world. Production is based in
Paris (France) and in Portland (USA), ensuring a steady international
supply. LaCie is listed on the Paris Nouveau Marche (code 5431).
For readers enquiries please quote +44 (0)171 872 8000. Readers can
also visit the Company's web site at www.lacie.com.
The LaCie logo is a registered trademark.
All other products and company names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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(C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTDCONTACT: Robin McMorran, LaCie
Tel: +44 (0)171 872 8000
e-mail: rmcmorran@mail.eld2.com
WWW: lacie.com
Andrew Forbes, Communicating I.T.
Tel: +44 (0)1280 821400
e-mail: andrewf@cit.uk.com
WWW: cit.uk.com
*M2 COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR
INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA
SUPPLIED BY NAMED PARTY/PARTIES.*
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To: +joeH (137 )
From: +JEFF CHAPMAN
Monday, Jul 6 1998 7:31PM ET
Reply # of 140
NEWS FLASH::
(COMTEX) MCDONALD'S CREDIT CARD ATTRACTS 7,000
APPLICANTS IN JAPAN
MCDONALD'S CREDIT CARD ATTRACTS 7,000 APPLICANTS IN
JAPAN
TOKYO, July 6 (Asia Pulse via COMTEX) -- More than 7,000 women
applied
to receive McJoy Club credit cards offered by McDonald's Co. (Japan)
Ltd. in the 10 days since June 20, when Japan's leading hamburger
restaurant chain started issuing a card exclusively for female
customers. The company expects to issue 30,000 cards in the first two
months, given the faster-than-expected application pace. The restaurant
chain originally expected to issue 30,000 cards in the first year.
The annual fee for the credit cards, which is offered in conjunction
with JCB Co., Visa International Inc. or MasterCard International Inc.,
is covered by McDonald's (Japan). The company offers cardholders
special discounts for McDonald's products as well as classes such as
flower arrangement.
Cards issued in conjunction with JCB account for 45.3% of all issuance
so far, those with Visa for 25% and with MasterCard 29.7%.
(Nikkei)
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(C) 1998 Asia Pulse Pte Ltd
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