ALR ships Pentium and Pentium Pro computer systems with Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0.

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 1996--Advanced Logic Research Inc. (NASDAQ:AALR), a recognized leader in the development of high-end PC workstations and servers, Monday announced that the company is now offering Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 as a factory-installed option to its entire family of high-performance Intel Pentium and Pentium Pro advanced desktop and workstation systems.

As a new standard 32-bit desktop operating system for ALR's Evolution and Optima Series, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features the Windows 95 user interface, combining the ease of use of Windows 95 with the industrial-strength reliability and security of Windows NT.

ALR corporate users will benefit from the new features in Windows NT Workstation 4.0, which include ease of use, improved network integration, secure access to the Internet and corporate Intranets, ease of management and control, and numerous new drivers that improve multimedia and graphics performance.

"Our affordably priced and award-winning Evolution and Optima desktop PCs continue to set industry standards for system performance and features," said Genny Ortegon, vice president of marketing for ALR. "ALR systems combined with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 allow our customers to propel new reliability and scaleability options of this powerful desktop operating system to a much wider range of network configurations and environments."

"ALR's integration of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 in its next generation of desktop and workstation computer systems meets accelerating customer requirements for high reliability, scaleability and performance in 32-bit operating environments," said Jonathan Roberts, director of desktop marketing at Microsoft. "We are pleased that ALR has chosen Windows NT Workstation 4.0 for its new systems."

In another related announcement slated for this week, the company will also begin volume shipments of the ALR Revolution Series advanced server systems featuring Windows NT Server 4.0, Microsoft's network operating system for file and printer sharing, applications support, communications, and Internet/Intranet sites. The ALR Revolution Series for Windows NT Server 4.0 will be targeted at multiuser Pentium Pro processor-based computing environments because of its ease of use, Windows 95 user interface and Administrative Wizards.

ALR Computing Solutions Changing the Way People Work

ALR's Pentium- and Pentium Pro-based desktop and workstation family includes the following advanced desktop computer systems:

Evolution Series

Fusing Windows NT-based, 32-bit power with the simplicity of the Windows 95 user interface, the ALR Evolution 5DT (desktop) and Evolution 5ST (minitower) Pentium processor-based systems are an ideal choice for mainstream business computing.

The ALR Evolution 5DT features 100-, 133-, 150-, 166- or 200-MHz Pentium processor with 64-bit data bus, 256-KB "pipeline burst" cache, 16-MB of RAM (expandable up to 128-MB), eight expansion slots, and seven storage bays. The ALR Evolution 5ST features 100-, 133-, 150-, 166- or 200-MHz Pentium processor chip with 16-MB of RAM (expandable up to 128-MB), eight expansion slots, and six storage bays.

Also a price/performance leader in 32-bit corporate environments as well as in high-end 3D animation and CAD/CAM applications, the ALR Evolution Dual6 offers speeds up to 200-MHz and Pentium Pro technology, ready upgrade path to dual processing, ECC standard memory and ALR InforManager, which includes a host of onboard server hardware management features.

Optima Series

For entry-level desktop computing needs, ALR's Optima Series is the affordable solution to high-performance Pentium technology. Available in desktop (DT) or minitower (MT) configurations, the feature-packed Optima DT and MT desktop systems offer up to 200-MHz speeds, Intel's state-of-the-art 430HX PCI chip set, integrated 256-KB "pipeline burst" cache and an ATI Mach 64 VT onboard graphics controller.

To accommodate future upgrades, the Optima DT features four expansions slots (two PCI, one ISA and one ISA/PCI shared slot) and seven storage bays, while the Optima MT offers five expansion slots (two PCI, two ISA and one shared PCI/ISA slot) and six storage bays for customized needs.

Product Availability

ALR Evolution and Optima computer systems for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 are available immediately through ALR's international network of resellers and major distributors, including Tech Data, Gates/Arrow and JBS Open Systems Distribution.

All ALR products are backed by a 5-year/36-month limited warranty, which covers major systems components (chassis, keyboard, CPU module, systems and power supply) for a period of five years; associated labor costs and ALR installed peripherals are covered for 36 months. ALR also offers a comprehensive on-site service program, with optional coverage up to five years.

For more information on ALR Evolution and Optima Windows NT Workstation 4.0-based systems, contact ALR at 800/444-4ALR, 714/581-6770, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.alr.com. The company can also be contacted via CompuServe: GO ALRINC or via America Online: Keyword ALR.

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