ION Computer Systems Readies Intel Pentium III Processor-based PCs; New Intel Processor Delivers the Highest Level of Performance and Richer Internet Experience.HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 1999--ION Computer Systems, Inc. today announced immediate customer availability of Pentium(R) III processor-based personal computers. As a member of the Intel(R) Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Solution Provider program (Intel ASP), ION took early delivery of Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). processors in order to build PCs timed to Intel's public product announcement today. "The new product group at ION is thrilled that we can offer servers, rackmount computers, and desktop PCs built around the Pentium III processor to customers on the very day that Intel launches this exciting new product," said Keith Josephson, president of ION. "The early product availability and other support that ION receives as an Intel ASP has enabled us to launch an e-commerce Web site featuring Pentium III processor based systems." The Pentium III processor is the latest generation and most powerful microprocessor from Intel. Operating at 450- and 500- MHz (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. , the Pentium III processor is designed to unleash the full multimedia capabilities of PCs including full-screen, full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. and realistic graphics to enable a better Internet experience for users. Specializing in high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. servers, local area networks and Internet capabilities, ION delivers its expertise to large and mid-sized businesses in the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of area and throughout the Northeast. Intel ASPs are a preferred source for Intel products and services. They have certified See certification. professionals on staff who are uniquely qualified to design and implement comprehensive solutions utilizing Intel products such as the Pentium III processor. For more information about ION Computer Systems visit www.technology.ioncomputer.com. For more information about the Pentium III processor or the Intel Authorized Solution Provider program please visit www.intel.com/pressroom or www.intel.com/business/authorization. -- Other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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