Fujitsu Unveils 10 GB Per Platter Entry-Level Desktop Hard Drives for Value-Oriented PC Consumers and Electronic Device Manufacturers.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1999--

New XV10 Family of Disk Drives Offers Leading

Areal Density and Unparalleled Value

Fujitsu, one of the world's leading suppliers of hard drives and computer peripherals, today introduced its next-generation family of entry-level desktop hard drives ranging in capacity from 10.2 GB to 20.4GB, offering the industry's fastest transfer rate and leading areal density with a new cost-optimized architecture for an exceptional overall value.

In addition to these features, Fujitsu's unparalleled quality and technology leadership make the XV10 family ideal for value-class consumer PCs and entertainment devices.

"This new family of 10 GB per platter desktop hard drives demonstrates Fujitsu's commitment to deliver high quality products that meet the needs of the entry-level marketplace. Further, broadening this family and continuing to serve the value-oriented PC market strengthens our position as a leading storage supplier," commented Paul Hansen, vice president Storage Products Group, Fujitsu Computer Products of America. "Additionally, Fujitsu's leading-edge GMR-head and component technology and vertical integration allow us to offer our low-cost PC and entertainment device customers optimal performance and functionality."

"Over the course of the next several years, we expect the sub-$1,000 PC market will consume the majority of desktop drive shipments, and with the advent of new consumer devices, such as DVRs and digital TVs, there is a significant market opportunity for disk drive manufacturers," commented Danielle Levitas, research manager International Data Corporation. "With its technology ownership and presence in all three hard drive segments, Fujitsu is well positioned to deliver solid entry-level products for strategic PC OEMs, electronic device manufacturers and cost-conscious consumers in this market."

XV10: Solid Performance and Value

Leveraging Fujitsu's technology expertise, combined with its vertically-integrated manufacturing model, Fujitsu's new XV10 entry-level desktop drives provide solid performance to meet the needs of today's low-cost consumer PC applications, such as Internet browsing, e-mail, and other basic computing functions. Additionally, with an industry-leading transfer rate of up to 37.8 MB/second, access time of 9.5 ms, and a leading desktop areal density of 7.8 Gb/in2, the XV10 family allows high-speed access to large files, such as digital audio or video, movies, animation, Internet caching and other data intensive entertainment and business applications. A 512 KB buffer and non-operating shock tolerance of 250G also enable these drives to offer peak performance and data protection capabilities.

Crucial to the world's top entertainment device manufacturers, Fujitsu's entire XV10 family provides high-capacity storage with excellent acoustic levels made possible by a unique top cover design first introduced on Fujitsu's mainstream desktop series. The top cover design reduces sound levels to as low as 3.4 bels, making the drives ideal for home-entertainment applications.

These one- and two-platter drives contain a number of proven, cost-optimized features, including an innovative motor, actuator arm, and pre-amp design, as well as modular C++ code and a reduced chip count. These design enhancements and new architecture allow Fujitsu to achieve maximum efficiency without compromising functionality. To that end, the new value-oriented XV10 desktop family is an excellent storage solution for low-cost PC and entertainment device manufacturers, offering optimal performance, excellent reliability, low acoustic noise and competitive specifications.

About the New XV10 Entry-level Desktop Family

Fujitsu's new XV10 models, MPF3xxxAT, include a single-platter 10.2 GB, 5400 RPM drive and multi-platter 15.3 and 20.4 GB, 5400 RPM drives. Fujitsu will also continue to offer the single-platter 4.3 GB and 8.4 GB XV8 desktop drives to complete its range of cost-optimized desktop product offerings. XV10 samples are expected to be available in November with volume shipments expected to start in December.

About Fujitsu Limited

Fujitsu Limited(Fujitsu), (TSE:6702) is a leading provider of comprehensive information technology and network solutions for the global marketplace. Comprising over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide -- including ICL, Amdahl and DMR Consulting Group -- the Fujitsu Group had consolidated revenues of 5.24 trillion yen ($43.3 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999. With world-class hardware and software technology in computers, telecommunications and microelectronics, and a corps of 55,000 systems and services experts around the world, Fujitsu is uniquely positioned to harness the power of the network to help its customers succeed. Altogether, the Fujitsu Group has 188,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries. Home page: http://www.fujitsu.co.jp/index-e.html.

About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited. Benefiting from Fujitsu Ltd.'s $3 billion annual investment in research and development, Fujitsu Computer Products of America provides innovative solutions for the U.S. marketplace. Current product offerings include: high performance hard disk drives, tape drives, magneto-optical drives, high performance scanners and printers. The company of approximately 700 employees encompasses research and development operations in Longmont, Colo.; computer peripheral repair in Hillsboro, Ore.; engineering and marketing in San Jose, Calif.; and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America is based in San Jose, Calif. and is located at 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, Calif. 95134.

For more information about Fujitsu products and services, use our Internet Web site at http://www.fcpa.com. The company can be reached by phone at 800/626-4686 or 408/432-6333.

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