AST Computer takes the COMDEX experience out of Las Vegas and live onto the Web.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 1996-- Special ASTVnet Web Site Allows "Surfers
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and Hear All That COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Has To Offer; Directly From The AST (AST Computer, Irvine, CA) A PC manufacturer founded in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Quershey and Tom Yuen (A, S and T). It offered a complete line of PCs that sold through its dealer channel. Booth AST Computer (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ASTA), a leader in new technology implementation, innovatively brings the sights and sounds of COMDEX `96 right to your PC. Using the new Manhattan Presence Pro Internet server, AST is transmitting a live broadcast feed from AST's booth directly to the company's ASTVnet Web site. AST has commissioned InterNT to deliver a "live Webcast" of COMDEX, allowing those with Internet access See how to access the Internet. the ability to experience COMDEX from anywhere in the world. Providing minute-by-minute action, AST's Web site is easily accessed at http://www.ast.com continuously throughout the show, Nov. 18-22. "By combining AST's state-of-the-art hardware with today's advanced technologies, AST is able to provide the powerful solutions to make this unique interactive experience possible," said Dan Sheppard, vice president of global corporate marketing at AST. "AST took the lead by introducing this technology application at COMDEX/Canada last July. Again, we're expecting thousands to log on, and for many, experience live audio and video for the first time." Close Encounters Powered by the Manhattan Presence Pro, AST's new turn-key Internet server, ASTVnet will feature three cameras and a live audio feed, via the Web, straight to the comfort of your own PC. The site will feature digital images from the show floor that will be consistently refreshed re·fresh v. re·freshed, re·fresh·ing, re·fresh·es v.tr. 1. To revive with or as if with rest, food, or drink; give new vigor or spirit to. 2. , live video of stage events and entertainment in the AST booth and continuous audio from the show floor. To provide a complete interactive experience, an on-line contest will be held to give away an award-winning AST Ascentia J notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. . ASTVnet will also include a COMDEX show schedule as a guide to the more than 2,100 exhibitors displaying the latest technologies at the show. Manhattan Presence Pro Debuting at COMDEX, the Manhattan Presence Pro offers Intel Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. processor power at a desktop computer price. Beginning at an estimated street price under $6,000, first-time server sites to large offices will benefit from the outstanding price and performance offered in this complete Internet/intranet server solution. The Manhattan Presence Pro includes pre-loaded Web server software, Web authoring, E-mail, training software and search engines -- all the elements needed to get a business up-and-running on the World Wide Web in a matter of hours. Don't Get Loaded Down -- Download For anyone who logs on to the AST COMDEX Home Page, they will not only see the sights and sounds of the show, but will also be able to download information on AST's award-winning product line. Linking directly back to AST's Home Page, specs (SPECificationS) The details of the components built into a device. See specification. , pricing and features are available for AST's Ascentia notebook computers, Bravo BRAVO Cardiology A clinical trial–Blockade of the GP IIB/IIIA Receptor to Avoid Vascular Occlusion– which evaluated lotrafiban in preventing strokes and acute MI. See GP IIB/IIIA. commercial desktops, Advantage! consumer desktops and Manhattan servers. Corporate Background AST Research AST Research, Inc. was a personal computer manufacturer, founded in Irvine, California in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Qureshey and Thomas Yuen. (The name comes from the initials of their first names. Inc., a member of the Fortune 500 list of America's largest industrial and service companies, is one of the world's leading personal computer manufacturers. The $2.468 billion company develops a broad spectrum of desktop, mobile and server PC products that are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. AST systems meet a wide range of customer needs, from corporate business applications to advanced home and home office use. Corporate headquarters is located at 16215 Alton Parkway, P.O. Box 57005, Irvine, Calif. 92619-7005. Telephone 714/727-4141 or 800/876-4278. Fax 714/727-9355. -0- NOTE: AST is a registered trademark and AST Computer, Ascentia, Advantage!, Manhattan, Manhattan Presence Pro and ASTVnet are trademarks of AST Research Inc. InterNT is a trademark of InterNT Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. All other products or services mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: AST Research Camerone Welch-Thorson, 714/727-8858 camerone.welch-thorson@ast.com or The Benjamin Group Inc. Lisa M. Zwick, 714/753-0755 lzwick@oc.tbgi.com |
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