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Monorail Unveils Powerful New Multimedia Computers at Industry-Leading Prices
PR Newswire - October 05, 1998 09:19
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ATLANTA, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Monorail Computer Corporation, the innovative provider of affordable, high-quality PCs for the home and office, today redefined performance at entry-level prices when the company introduced its most powerful line of multimedia computers to date. The new products are based on Intel's
latest Pentium II processor, operating at speeds up to 450MHz, and Intel's 440BX chipset, with a 100MHz front-side bus. The new models join Monorail's current line of systems for home and home office, providing high-quality computers with excellent service and support at unparalleled prices.
"These new models deliver all of the power and performance of Intel's highest-end Pentium II processors at prices that continue to lead the industry," said Matt Anthony, director of marketing at Monorail. "The Monorail PC product line provides our home and small-office customers with affordable computers, designed using the highest quality, name-brand components."
These new models join the Monorail PC line announced in August 1998. With the addition of higher performance multimedia PCs, which include Intel Pentium II 350, 400 and 450MHz processors, Monorail now
offers a wider variety of systems. Some examples of the new Monorail models include:
The Monorail PC 8325
The Monorail 8325 features an Intel Pentium II 350MHz processor, a 100MHz front-side bus, 64MB of
100MHz SDRAM, a 4.3GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive, a 4MB 2X AGP 3-D video card, a 32x CD-ROM, 3-D
audio with amplified stereo speakers, a 56k Modem and Microsoft Windows(R) 98, at an expected price
below $1,150.
The Monorail PC 8340
The Monorail 8340 features an Intel Pentium II 400MHz processor, a 100MHz front-side bus, 64MB of
100MHz SDRAM, a 6.4GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive, a 4MB 2X AGP 3-D video card, a 32x CD-ROM, 3-D
audio with amplified stereo speakers, a 56k Modem and Microsoft Windows 98, at an expected price below
$1,400.
Monorail PC Product Line
All of the Monorail PC products, including the systems announced today, are optimized to provide consumers
with an easy-to-use, full-featured multimedia PC solution. All models include the Monorail multimedia
keyboard, which features CD playback buttons, volume control, one-touch Internet access and one-touch
stand-by buttons. Every system also includes a three-button Logitech wheel mouse for easy browsing of
Internet and application documents. Additionally, all models are housed in a compact microtower chassis,
based on the Intel Micro-ATX chassis specification, which offers tool-less entry through an easy-access side
panel, four bays and four slots. These enhancements, along with powerful video and graphics capabilities,
offer consumers an impressive multimedia solution.
Monorail Monitors
Available to complement the new Monorail models are the Monorail M-150 15" and M-170 17" monitor. The
Monorail M-150 15" monitor provides a .28 dot pitch and a 70khz scan rate, for an expected price below
$200. The Monorail 17" monitor features a .26 dot pitch and a 70khz scan rate, for an expected price below
$300.
Distribution and Availability
Monorail PC products are currently available nationwide through Monorail's extensive network of resellers and
retailers including CompUSA, Insight and NECX; and distributors including Ingram Micro and Tech Data.
Monorail Computer Corporation
Monorail Computer Corporation utilizes an innovative business model designed to efficiently deliver
high-quality, innovative products and services to meet practical computing needs. Monorail's strategic
business model leverages key partnerships with industry leaders, including FedEx and SCI. These
partnerships provide best-in-class services while enabling Monorail to operate profitably on the industry's
lowest cost structure. Additional information about Monorail Computer Corporation can be found on its World
Wide Web site at www.monorail.com.
Monorail is a trademark of Monorail Computer Corporation. All names and product names are registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Monorail Computer Corporation
/CONTACT: Jennifer Fishkind, jfishkind@fitzcomm.com or Jean Serra,
jserra@fitzcomm.com of FitzGerald Communications Inc., 617-494-9500/
/Web site: monorail.com
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