Apricorn first to market and ship a 32 MB memory module for IBM's ThinkPad 760 notebook computer.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 1996--Apricorn, a leader in expanded memory See EMS, EMM and expanded storage. (storage) expanded memory - Memory used through EMS. In systems based on Intel 80386 or later processor expanded memory is part of the extended memory that is mapped into the expanded memory page frame by the processor. products, Thursday announced the availability of a high-capacity 32 MB DIIM DIIM Diomedea Immutabilis (Laysan albatross species code) memory upgrade module designed for IBM's ThinkPad(r) 760 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. . Available immediately, Apricorn is the first and only manufacturer to offer a 32 MB memory module for the IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) ThinkPad 760 that meets "ThinkPad Proven" certification. "IBM customers currently using a ThinkPad 760 can now upgrade their notebooks to its full 64MB RAM capacity," said Paul Brown For the politician, see Paul Brown (Georgia politician). Paul Eugene Brown (September 7, 1908 - August 5, 1991) was a coach in American football and a major figure in the development of the National Football League. , president of Apricorn. "As the first manufacturer to ship a 32MB module for the IBM ThinkPad 760, we guarantee that our memory products are thoroughly tested and meet all IBM standards for the `ThinkPad Proven' criteria." All Apricorn memory products are designed and manufactured at the company's facility in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. using laser-guided surface mount equipment. Each printed circuit board design is created using advanced computer aided techniques and Apricorn has invested a substantial amount of engineering effort in designing custom diagnostic testing Diagnostic testing Testing performed to determine if someone is affected with a particular disease. Mentioned in: Von Willebrand Disease equipment. In addition, every memory module is individually tested three times before shipping to ensure full reliability and compatibility. The first two stages are conducted using a custom diagnostic tester and in the third stage, each module is tested in the notebook computer it was designed for. Apricorn's memory upgrade products are backed by a lifetime warranty and are available from various value-added resellers including CompuCom, Propeller Computer Products, Stream and Vanstar. Apricorn also offers 8MB and 16MB modules for the IBM ThinkPad 760 notebook computer. Founded in 1983, Apricorn is the only memory card manufacturer who specializes solely in expanded memory for notebook computers. Its product line currently includes more than 150 different memory expansion products for a variety of leading notebook computer manufacturers. For additional information, contact Apricorn at 10670 Treena St., San Diego, Calif., 92131, 619/271-4880, 619/271-4888 (fax). CONTACT: Apricorn Lisa Burke, 619/271-4880 or Maples & Associates Traci Renner, 714/253-8737 trenner@maples.com |
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