COMPUADD TAKES AIM AT FIELD SALES MARKET WITH NEW NOTEBOOK PROGRAM.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 1995--In a bid to become the dominant supplier of notebook PCs to field force organizations, CompuAdd Computer Corporation has launched a new program that supplies to its entire line of notebook PCs. The program includes a powerful software bundle that arms a field sales force with applications to track all customer activity, a prospect database of Fortune 500 leads and a program with maps of major U.S. cities. In addition, CompuAdd will pre-load a company's own proprietary software, free. Specifically, the program includes the following preloaded: o Windows for Workgroups A version of Windows 3.1 introduced in 1992 that added peer-to-peer networking. See Windows. (operating system) Windows for Workgroups - (WFW, WFWG) A version of Windows 3.1 which works with a network. Although stand-alone 3. and DOS, or OS/2 WarpConnect. o Existing proprietary software. o ACT! for Windows, (the industry-leading contact management software). o CITY STREETS for Windows(GPS). o Selected segments form Hoover's Electronic MasterList of major U.S. companies (Fortune 500 and 100 fastest growing companies). In making the announcement, Rick Krause, CompuAdd CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , said: "This program overcomes the key concerns that our research uncovered among sales executives, including the biggest one: network compatibility. Loading their proprietary software makes that one go away. And nobody else does it - free or otherwise. Reliability was another big one, but our Risk-Free Guarantee takes care of that one." CompuAdd's extensive notebook line ranges all the way up to its most powerful 90MHz (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. Pentium-based machines, offers built-in business audio, stereo sound, 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. fax modems, 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) video memory, an easy-to-use track- pointing device An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen. The major pointing device is the mouse for the desktop computer and the touchpad for the laptop, although many road warriors bring along a mouse. , and an array of other features, and can be had with dual scan Dual Scan, also known as dual-scan supertwist nematic or DSTN, is an LCD technology in which a screen is divided into two sections which are simultaneously refreshed giving faster refresh rate than traditional passive matrix screens. or active matrix displays. Other options include cellular fax modem cards, Cannon portable printers, presentation capability, Ethernet adapters, mini-docking stations, a quick-turn repair program and an extended warranty The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. of up to 3 full years. The notebooks come standard with 8MB RAM, and are upgradable to 1.3GB to run the most demanding applications. Thus, field salesmen can run high-end multi-tasking applications, and prepare presentations of the road with the same power and speed as at their desktop PCs. Prices range from $2,195 to $4,495 for individual units. Quantity pricing varies, but represents significant savings over single unit prices. A complete, customized leasing option is also available. The company's Risk-Free Guarantee, which is unique in the industry, provides lifetime toll-free technical support, remote rescue on-line support, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a host of other assurances. Also included are options for a quick-turn repair program, and extended warranty of up to 3 full years. CompuAdd Computer Corporation, based in Austin, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of personal computers and retail point of sale systems. EDITORS NOTE: For toll-free sales information, your readers may call 800/388-3887. CONTACT: Sandy Flora, director of public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , Ira Rogers and Company, 512/476-8094 ext. 105 Fax: 512/476-3203 Internet: sflora@eden.com or Dania Buchanan, manager, advertising/marketing, CompuAdd Computer Corporation, 512/331-2768 Fax: 512/331-2776 |
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