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To: unclewest who wrote (14954)	5/21/1999 9:10:00 AM
From: Nicole Bourgault	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 56535

ONSL Onsale and Total Peripherals Join Forces to Deliver Affordable Internet Computers Starting at $299 MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 1999--To accelerate the availability of personal computers and Internet accessibility, Onsale®, Inc. (Nasdaq:ONSL - news) and Total Peripherals, Inc. today announced an alliance to immediately offer a full line of Web-ready PCs starting at $299. As part of the alliance, Onsale, a leader in Internet-based real-time retailing, will offer the Imagic Prism series of web PCs manufactured and designed by Total Peripherals. A $299 web-ready PC includes a MII 333 processor, 32MB SDRAM, a 4.3GB hard drive with Microsoft® Windows® 98 and Internet Explorer®, and a 56K (V.90) internal modem. Unlike many other computer systems, the Prism series is providing end users complete flexibility. ''Our goal is to offer a powerful PC with Internet capabilities to every household in the U.S. at an extremely affordable price,'' said Rex Chen, president of Total Peripherals. ''Whether this serves as the first PC for the household or, to avoid fighting with the kids, a second PC, at $299.00 the PC becomes a necessity and no longer a luxury item. We are excited to offer the Prism series through the premier Internet retailer!'' ''Total Peripherals has established a strong and loyal customer base during the two years we have sold their products,'' said Victor Hanna, Onsale's vice president of the computer products group. ''Total Peripherals exemplifies the hundreds of suppliers we work with everyday that offers quality products at exceptional prices.'' Product Availability The Imagic Prism series can be ordered now at www.onsale.com. About Onsale Onsale (Nasdaq:ONSL - news) is a leading Internet real-time retailer providing low prices and personalized service through automation. Onsale atCost offers computer equipment at wholesale prices directly to businesses and consumers. Onsale atAuction offers bargains on excess merchandise and services through online auctions, such as personal computers, consumer electronics, sports and fitness equipment, and vacation packages. Onsale atCost and Onsale atAuction are located on the World Wide Web at www.onsale.com. About Total Peripherals Total Peripherals (TPI) is a privately owned personal computer manufacturer with projected annual sales exceeding $100 million in 1999. TPI has seven branch offices across United States offering computer equipment from components to notebooks to complete computer solutions. Total Peripherals can be located on the World Wide Web at www.totalpc.com. Note to Editors: Onsale is a registered trademark and Onsale atAuction and Onsale atCost are trademarks of Onsale, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other companies and their brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.