Hitachi PC Debuts New High Performance Notebooks With Intel's New Mobile Pentium(R) II Processor.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 1998-- Hitachi VisionBook Pro(tm) 7330 and 7550 Deliver Exceptional Performance, Communications and Modular Storage Options Hitachi PC today announced its support and integration of the Intel Mobile Pentium See Pentium M. (R) II processor in the company's performance multimedia notebook line, the Hitachi VisionBook Pro(tm). Along with Intel's new 233MHz (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. and 266MHz Mobile Pentium II processors, the Hitachi VisionBook Pro models will feature integrated modem and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. support and several modularity solutions including 24X CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. , Zip drive See Zip disk. (hardware, storage) Zip Drive - A disk drive from Iomega Corporation which takes removable 100 megabyte hard disks. Both internal and external drives are manufactured, making the drive suitable for backup, mass storage or for moving files between computers. and LS120 drive. The Hitachi VisionBook Pro 7330 and 7550 notebooks will be available in early June. Estimated street prices are $2,999 for the 233MHz model and $3,999 for the 266MHz model. "Our new additions to the VisionBook Pro family offer corporate customers a feature-rich Pentium II-based notebook with the best mobile communications capabilities," said Fred Angelopoulos, senior vice president of sales, marketing and support for Hitachi PC Corporation. "Hitachi is consistently looking to improve notebook performance while maintaining our reputation for proven quality and reliability. The combination of Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. power, integrated communications solutions and optional storage modularity provide customers power and flexibility to meet their individual computing needs." According to Stephen Nachtsheim, vice president and general manager of Intel's Mobile/Handheld Products Group, "With the integration of the Pentium II processor, Hitachi's VisionBook Pro notebooks deliver a powerful mobile computing and communications package to increase the productivity of customers." The new Hitachi VisionBook Pro 7330 features a 233MHz Pentium II processor, 32MB (expandable to 160MB), a 12.1 inch SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor display and a 3.2GB hard disk drive. The Hitachi VisionBook Pro 7550 has a 266MHz Pentium II processor, 64MB RAM (expandable to 160MB), a 13.3 inch XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. TFT display and a 4GB hard disk drive. Both Hitachi VisionBook Pro models offer a complete integrated communications solution with a pre-configured 56K(a) modem and 10/100BaseT LAN connector. The VisionBook Pro notebooks have a battery life up to three hours using a nine-cell Lithium-Ion battery that recharges in four to six hours when the system is off. The Hitachi VisionBook Pro family offers removable storage capabilities using the notebook's modular media bay. Standard storage features include a 24X CD-ROM drive and 1.44MB floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive . Optional storage accessories are available including Zip, LS120 and DVD-ROM drives. Additional features include two Type II or one Type III PC Card slot, IrDA 1.1 infrared and a USB port. Both notebooks are PC 97 compliant and come pre-installed with Windows 95, Laplink 7.5, Netscape Communicator 4.0, Config Safe 95 and Mediamatics Arcade Pak 1.0. Accessory Options To make purchasing of accessories easy and expeditious ex·pe·di·tious adj. Acting or done with speed and efficiency. See Synonyms at fast1. ex Hitachi PC customers can purchase needed accessories via the company's on-line Accessory Connection at www.hitachipc.com or by calling 888/800-4388. Accessories available for Hitachi's product line of VisionBook notebooks and mini-notebooks include memory modules, modular hard disk drives, external floppy disk drives, DVD-ROM drives, Zip Drives, Smart Batteries (LiIon and NiMh), advanced port replicators, auto-in-flight and AC adapters, external battery chargers, carrying cases and PC Card modems. Hitachi PC Warranty, Service and Support The Hitachi VisionBook Pro comes standard with a limited three-year warranty. Backed by Hitachi quality, Hitachi PC provides toll-free, twenty-four by seven, state-of-the-art customer support at 1-800/HITACHI (outside the U.S. call 1-408/546-8216). The service line provides fast-response technical support for any Hitachi mobile computer under warranty. About Hitachi PC Hitachi PC Corporation (USA) is the leading developer of Mobilized Computing tools that provide global reach and universal access to information and resources anytime, anyplace. Hitachi PC designs, manufactures and markets personal computers with advanced integrated communication solutions that connect "out-of-the-box" to the Internet, intranets and other sources of mission-critical information. Backed by Hitachi quality, Hitachi PC provides 24x7, state-of-the-art customer support and leading notebook product warranties. Headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Hitachi PC Corp. is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : HIT), and Hitachi America, Ltd. Hitachi America, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Hitachi, Ltd., Japan, markets and manufactures a broad range of electronics, computer systems and products, semiconductors, and industrial equipment and services throughout North America. Hitachi, Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the world's leading global electronics companies with fiscal 1996 consolidated sales (ending March 31, 1997) of $68.7 billion(aa). The company markets and manufactures a wide range of products, including computers, semiconductors, multimedia systems, consumer products and power and industrial equipment. -0- Editor's Note: All Hitachi PC press releases are available at the Hitachi PC Corp. Web site -- http://www.HitachiPC.com. The Hitachi PC Web site offers additional information about Hitachi PC, products and business partners. (a)Due to FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. regulations which restrict power output, current download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. (aa)At an exchange rate of 124 Yen to the U.S. dollar. Hitachi, Hitachi PC, Hitachi VisionBook and the Hitachi logo are trademarks of Hitachi, Ltd. Mobilized Computing and Remote Control are trademarks of Hitachi PC Corp. (USA), which may be registered in some jurisdictions. X2 is a registered trademark of USRobotics Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Maples Communications Inc. Traci Renner, 408/546-8234 trenner@maples.com |
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