MICRONPC DEBUTS TRANSPORT X1000/V2000 NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS.

MPC, a Gores Technology Group company, has debuted the TransPort X1000 and TransPort V2000 notebook computers. These products are the latest addition to MPC's line of notebook PCs. The TransPort X1000 offers maximum performance in a desktop-replacement design, while the TransPort V2000 offers a basic feature set at an aggressive price.

TransPort X1000

The high-performance TransPort X1000 is designed to be used as a primary desktop replacement. Its "three-spindle" design includes a fixed floppy drive, hard drive, and a modular or removable optical device. "The TransPort X1000 is the ultimate desktop-replacement solution for mobile professionals who seek performance, flexibility and security," said Paul Petersen, MPC vice president of product development and marketing.

To address the growing security concerns of many IT managers, MPC has also integrated its unique biometric fingerprint-recognition capability into the TransPort X1000. Biometric systems offer a high level of data security, and are much more difficult to breach than traditional password user-authentication systems. This benefit provides increased security for an organization's intellectual property, as well as for confidential customer and personnel information. MPC is the only U.S. PC manufacturer to integrate a multi-layered user authentication system using fingerprint recognition into its notebook computers.

The TransPort X1000 supports:

-- Intel Pentium 4 processors-M up to 2.40 GHz

-- Up to 1024MB, 266MHz DDR Memory

-- A modular device bay that allows for peripheral options such as a second Hard Drive or a DVD/CD-RW combo

-- Availability in two LCD sizes: 14.1" XGA or 15" SXGA+

-- 32MB or 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 dedicated graphics solution

-- Integrated dual mode antenna for 802.11a/b wireless networking

-- An internal bridge battery, which allows for the swapping of primary batteries while the system is in suspend mode

TransPort V2000

With configurations starting at $1,199.00, the TransPort V2000 offers a basic feature set for the budget-sensitive user. The TransPort V2000 is the ideal computing solution for businesses looking for an aggressively priced notebook system, or K-12 schools looking for a notebook platform with which to implement a wireless computing environment. "The V2000 is a value-oriented system which can work as a great fleet-type product for corporate customers," said Petersen. "With the availability of a variety of peripherals, MPC stays true to our configure-to-order promise."

The TransPort V2000 supports:

-- Intel Pentium 4 Processors up to 2.53GHz or Intel Celeron Processors

-- Up to 1024MB DDR SDRAM

-- 15" XGA TFT LCD

-- Four USB 2.0 ports

-- Four application launch buttons (all user defined)

-- Integrated dual mode antenna for 802.11a/b wireless networking

STANDARD SERVICE & SUPPORT

Both products include depot repair service, replacement parts and technical support as part of the standard configuration. The TransPort X1000 includes 3 years of this service package, while the TransPort V2000 offers 1 year.

OPTIONAL SERVICES

Advanced Portable Exchange

Customers can restore their notebook functionality quickly with MPC's innovative Advanced Portable Exchange Service. If MPC Technical Support determines a customer's notebook needs to be replaced, MPC will ship the replacement notebook to the customer's next business day location, even if they are on the road. Additionally, the replacement notebook will arrive with the original serial number, allowing customers to maintain consistency within their asset management records.

SystemSat

SystemSat provides the highest level of critical care for mobile users who are fully dependent on their notebook. Whether the customer is on the road or in the office, this service provides system repairs and replacements due to accidental damage. SystemSat allows customers to protect their notebook investment from accidents like drops, liquid spills, cracked screens, and even fire damage.

Availability

The TransPort X1000 and TransPort V2000 are available to order directly from MPC at http://www.buympc.com or by calling 888/224-4247. MPC notebook computer products are also offered through our channel partners including CDW, Insight, PC Connection, MicroWarehouse and Tech Data.

About MicronPC (MPC)

MPC Computers, LLC provides computer products and services for small and medium business, government, education and consumer markets. In addition to its direct business-to-business sales channel, MPC products are sold through leading resellers nationwide. MPC is held by Gores Technology Group, an international acquisition and management company. MPC is headquartered in Nampa, Idaho. More information about the company can be found at http://www.buympc.com.

About Gores Technology Group

With headquarters in Los Angeles, Gores Technology Group (GTG) is a privately held international acquisition and management firm that pursues an aggressive strategy of acquiring promising high-technology organizations and managing them for growth and profitability. GTG has a proven track record of acquiring and successfully managing companies -- including many divisions acquired from large publicly traded companies, and continued development of intellectual property. GTG has acquired and managed approximately 40 interrelated but autonomous technology-oriented companies with locations throughout the world. Those companies provide a broad range of technology-based products and services to a substantial customer base representing millions of active users worldwide.

Gores Technology Group can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.gores.com.

For more information, call 208/893-1052.