CORRECTING AND REPLACING BW109; NEC LEADS WITH INDUSTRY'S ONLY COMPLETE LINE OF PLUG AND PLAY SYSTEMS AND PERIPHERALS; NEC Technologies Among the First to Ship Systems Pre-Loaded With Windows(R) 95 -- Available August 24.BOXBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 1995--The following release corrects and replaces BW109, (NEC-TECHNOLOGIES): -0- Leveraging its strategic relationship with Microsoft and its industry-leading support for Windows 95, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Technologies, Inc. announced today that it will be the among the first to ship a complete line of Plug and Play-compatible systems and peripherals, designed to offer users an enhanced computing experience. "We are pleased that NEC Technologies is taking a leadership role in desktop computing and embracing Windows 95," said Bill Gates (person) Bill Gates - William Henry Gates III, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, which he co-founded in 1975 with Paul Allen. In 1994 Gates is a billionaire, worth $9.35b and Microsoft is worth about $27b. , chairman of Microsoft. "It is clear NEC is committed to its customers and is well-positioned to offer both end-users and corporate accounts with the technology and programs that take full advantage of Windows 95." Several of the latest product introductions from NEC to offer users Plug and Play-compatibility include: -- The PowerMate(R) commercial desktop systems, offering users complete Plug and Play-compatibility with Intel Pentium(R) power; -- The Ready Series, Pentium-based desktop systems for the family and SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. market pre-loaded with award-winning family, entertainment and home office software; -- The full line of MultiSync(R) monitors, the first Plug and Play-compatible monitors; -- The MultiSpin(R) 6X Series, the first Plug and Play-compatible CD-ROM readers that offer complete compatibility on a wide range of disc formats including CD+, a new standard format in the music recording industry that renders a mix of audio, video, lyrics and images to enhance the music experience; -- The NEC Versa Versa Versatile System Architecture (Genrad) (R) 2000 Series, with a starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction of $1,999, provides first-time notebook buyers with a lithium ion A rechargeable battery technology introduced in 1991 that provides greater charge per pound than nickel metal hydride. In 1993, Toshiba introduced the first notebook in the U.S. with a Li-ion battery. battery, 14.4Kbps data/fax modem and an Intel/DX4(TM) 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 NEC Versa 4000 Series featuring the front-loading NEC VersaBay(TM) II slot giving users the ability to swap out their choice of added advanced features, including CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. , floppy drive, second battery or second hard drive. "NEC Technologies' hardware and Windows 95 make an unbeatable combination," said Jerry Benson, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of NEC Technologies, Inc. "Our consumer and corporate customers will find it much easier to get the maximum performance out of our vast array of multimedia systems, peripherals and networking components." In addition to its Plug and Play capabilities, NEC believes end-users will discover numerous other benefits with Windows 95. With a new intuitive interface, users will find 32-bit performance, integrated networking capabilities, faster printing and increased reliability, offering significant reasons to upgrade their operating systems. Windows 95 also will provide compatibility with existing 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. (R) and Windows(R)-based applications. NEC Technologies has been working closely with Microsoft in preparation for the launch of Windows 95. The two companies entered into an agreement earlier this year to jointly market Windows 95. NEC also co-sponsored the Microsoft Windows 95 World Tour, which visited 11 cities in North America and reached more than 50,000 resellers, and corporate and end-user customers. It provided a complete demonstration of the ease of use, productivity gains, fun and reduced support burden of Windows 95 when coupled with NEC hardware. NEC Technologies has developed an upgrade program to address the needs of users that purchase NEC systems prior to the August 24 launch date. For NEC Versa V, Versa 2000 and Versa 4000 notebooks, Ready or PowerMate desktop systems purchased between July 1 and August 24, 1995, the user will receive a coupon that can be redeemed for Windows 95. The program ensures that users who purchase systems shipped prior to the August 24 launch date can upgrade easily to Windows 95. Beginning August 24, all newly shipped NEC PowerMate systems, NEC Versa V, Versa 2000 and Versa 4000 notebooks will offer the user a one-time option of choosing between Windows 95 or 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. 3.11, both of which will be hot-loaded on the products. Details of the program can be obtained by calling NEC at 1-800-632-4636. NEC Technologies, Inc. Headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of computers and peripherals for the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market. Award-winning product lines include Image(R), PowerMate(R), Express/II and Ready systems products, RISC-based workstations and servers, Versa(R) notebook computers, the MultiSync(R) X Series desktop monitors and professional presentation products, Silentwriter(R) and SuperScript Any letter, digit or symbol that appears above the line. For example, 10 to the 9th power is written with the 9 in superscript (109). Contrast with subscript. (TM) printers, and MultiSpin(R) CD-ROM Readers. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling 1-800-NEC-INFO. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Microsoft, Windows and MS-DOS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. CONTACT: NEC Technologies, Inc. Jan Rasmussen, Bruce Eric Anderson 708/238-7721 or 708/238-7946 jrasmuss@nectech.com or beanders@nectech.com |
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