AT&T UNLEASHES POWERFUL, PORTABLE, AFFORDABLE NOTEBOOK COMPUTER.price? With AT&T Global Information Solutions' newly enhanced Globalyst(TM) 130 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. , cost-conscious users now can get a lightweight notebook computer with full desktop performance for under $2,000. Based on the Intel(R) SL-enhanced 486DX4 75MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. processor, the 5-lb. Globalyst 130's fast performance enables users to zip through complex spreadsheet and word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and applications. Its vivid 256-color, 10.4-inch passive LCD screen, with local bus video for fast graphics performance, lets users see more of their document pages and spreadsheets. "The AT&T Globalyst 130 notebook computer exemplifies AT&T GIS' goal of combining personal computing Refers to users working on their own computers rather than a terminal to a mainframe. Sometimes, the term refers to using computers at home for work and/or entertainment in contrast to business use only. See personal computer. and communications," said Rob Howe, vice president of Worldwide PC marketing for AT&T GIS. "Besides offering powerful on-the-go computing muscle, the Globalyst 130 also provides a complete suite of pre-loaded software packages that leverages AT&T's expertise in communications." Included with the Globalyst 130 is AT&T's Vistium Share(TM) Software, allowing mobile users to collaborate on documents with distant co-workers in real time, using a modem or a network connection. AT&T Mail AccessPLUS(TM) provides customers access to the over 40 million mail subscribers on the Internet and other industry-standard electronic mail systems worldwide. AT&T's MessageFlash(TM) and MailFlash(TM) give users the ability to send and receive messages to and from alphanumeric pagers, bypassing operator-assisted calls. The AT&T Globalyst 130 provides investment protection through flexible expansion options. User-installable memory cards provide quick and easy expansion up to 20MB of total memory. A PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. slot allows Type I, II or III peripherals, such as modems or LAN cards, to be used quickly and conveniently. Standard parallel, 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. , power, serial, and PS/2 keyboard See PS/2 connector. or mouse ports allow peripherals to be connected without any special interfaces, saving users time and money. The Globalyst 130 has Flash BIOS A PC BIOS stored in a flash memory chip rather than a ROM chip. Years ago, the flash BIOS replaced the ROM BIOS to allow for updating in place. Updating a ROM BIOS meant removing the chip and replacing it with a newer version. See BIOS and flash memory. support permitting the notebook's BIOS to be upgraded quickly and remotely, eliminating downtime for users. Portability and Ergonomics Weighing in at 5 lbs. with battery, the AT&T Globalyst 130 is easy to carry and easy to use while on the road. The notebook was especially designed to for ease of use and convenience, whether typing reports in an airport or faxing memos from a hotel or even from the beach. The built-in palm rest helps increase comfort. The large, centrally-located integrated trackball A stationary pointing device that contains a movable ball rotated with the fingers or palm. From one to three keys are located in various positions depending on the unit. Years ago, Kensington Microware popularized the trackball with its Turbo Mouse for the Macintosh. increases productivity by enabling left- or right-handed users to easily navigate through applications without their hands ever leaving the keyboard. Price The AT&T Globalyst 130 is available now in the U.S. through AT&T phone centers and other select retail outlets. Priced from $1,999, an AT&T Globalyst 130 comes with an i486 DX4 75MHz processor, 4 MB of RAM, 340 MB hard drive, 10.4-inch passive 256-color LCD display and a full suite of preloaded PC&C software. Also included with the Globalyst 130 are starter kits for four online services (America Online See AOL. (TM), CompuServe(TM), Prodigy(TM) and GEnie(TM)). The Globalyst 130 notebook comes with a thirty-day money-back guarantee and is covered by a one-year depot warranty, with options to upgrade to on-site as well as second- and third-year warranties. The Globalyst 130 is supported by more than 5,000 AT&T service technicians in over 700 locations. AT&T GIS, manufacturer of the award-winning Globalyst PC family that ranges from laptops to PC servers, is leading the world to PC&C. AT&T Global Information Solutions helps its customers better understand and serve their customers by more effectively getting, moving and using information. -0- NOTE to editors: readers should contact AT&T GIS at the following location for more information. AT&T Global Information Solutions 1529 Brown Street, EMD-4 Dayton, Ohio 45479 800-447-1124 Globalyst and Vistium Share are trademarks of AT&T Global Information Solutions. MailFlash is a trademark of McCaw Cellular Communications, Inc. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows NT and Windows 95 are trademarks and Windows and MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All brand and product names appearing in this release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders CONTACT: Jim Lowell 513/445-4984 (office) 513/748-9816 (home) or Jennifer Zander zan·der n. pl. zander or zan·ders A common European pikeperch (Stizostedion lucioperca) valued as a food fish. [German, from Low German Sander 212/213-7008 (office) 201/222-0713 (home) |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion