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1-GHZ DESKTOP-REPLACEMENT NOTEBOOK PC FROM MICRO EXPRESS HAS 15.1-INCH SCREEN, DVD AND INTERNAL ETHERNET.


Micro Express introduces a desktop-replacement high-performance multimedia notebook PC with a brilliant 15.1-inch SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes.  TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film.

TFT - Thin Film transistor
 active matrix screen, a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc.
DVD
 in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc

Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology.
 drive and an internal 10/100 Ethernet interface.

Based on the new Intel PIII-1000 microprocessor, the NP1000A is both very fast and very convenient to use.

This extremely fast notebook PC includes 256-MB of RAM, a 20-GB Ultra DMA hard disk, an 8X DVD drive (built in), a 56K V.90 FAX/modem (built in), 64-bit 3D wavetable A group of sampled sound waves used in MIDI. See wavetable synthesis and MIDI.

(hardware, music) wavetable - A type of sound generator often built in a sound card. A wavetable contains digitised samples of real instrument sounds or effect (FX) sounds.
 sound with dual built-in stereo speakers, a built-in 10/100 Ethernet interface and Windows 98SE installed. The screen supports 1600 x 1200 resolution in True Color (16.7 million colors) mode. A simultaneously operating external CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library.

(2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons.
 can be supported at up to 1600 x 1200 resolution in True Color mode. A 16-MB ATI Rage Mobility-128 video card drives the displays. With 102-key keyboard, touchpad A stationary pointing device that provides a small, flat surface that you slide your finger over using the same movements as you would a mouse. You can tap on the pad's surface as an alternate to pressing one of the touchpad keys. See mouse, trackball and pointing stick.  cursor controller, built-in microphone and carrying case, the NP1000A sells for just $2699.

Smart lithium-ion batteries and power-saving software and electronics assure long life. Power management software also includes doze, sleep and suspend/resume modes. Typical battery life is 3 hours.

The system measures 11 inches (D) x 14 inches (W) x 2.2 inches (H). The weight, including Lithium-ion smart battery, is 9.25 pounds.

A full 4-year warranty is included on parts and labor for this PC through Philips-Magnavox. A toll-free number is provided for free unlimited technical support, which is available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, as part of the exclusive Micro Express "Always" customer support program.

The NP1000A is available now, direct from Micro Express, either by phone or by e-commerce, through the Micro Express Web site at www.microexpress.net.
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Date:Feb 12, 2001
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