1-GHZ Desktop-Replacement Notebook PC From Micro Express Has 15.1-Inch Screen, DVD and Internal Ethernet.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2001 NP1000A Is an Ideal Desktop Replacement for Those Needing a Powerful PC, With a Full Range of Desktop Features, That Has a Compact Footprint 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 Same as Ultra ATA. Ultra DMA - ATA-4 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. Power Management Assures Long Life 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. The Always Support Program 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. For further sales information, contact Micro Express at 1811 Kaiser Ave., Irvine, Calif. 92614; phone: 949/852-1400 or 800/989-9900; fax: 949/852-1225; e-mail: sales@microexpress.net. Please address all editorial inquiries to David Kaye at KPR KPR Kawartha Pine Ridge (Canada) KPR Kansas Public Radio KPR Kennewick, Pasco, Richland (Tri-cities Washington) KPR Kentucky Performance Report KPR Ketopantoate Reductase KPR Korean People's Republic Inc.: phone: 818/368-8212; fax: 818/368-8857; e-mail: dave@kprinc.com. Note to Editors: A color transparency is available on request. |
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