Micron's Award-Winning Ultraportable Upgraded to Pentium II Technology; New GoBook II Features Pentium II 266 in Innovative Thin and Light Form Factor.NAMPA, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 1998--Micron Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MUEI), third largest direct PC vendor, today announced it will begin shipping its innovative new notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. , the GoBook(TM), with Intel's Pentium(R) II processor. Outfitted with 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. , the GoBook II performs 30 to 40 percent faster than the original GoBook, making it one of the fastest portable systems on the market. The GoBook, first introduced in April, has received notable acclaim, including a recent Editors' Choice award from CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. . In its May review of ultraportable computers, CNET described the GoBook as bringing together "more power, features, and flexibility than any ultraportable we've tested." "Micron's customers wanted an extremely high-performance notebook in a small, flexible package, and that's what That's What is one of the more idiosyncratic releases by solo steel-string guitar artist Leo Kottke. It is distinctive in it's jazzy nature and "talking" songs ("Buzzby" and "Husbandry"). they get with the GoBook II," said Shane Thomas, vice president of portable products at Micron. "This is one notebook computer that gives true road warriors
The Road Warriors were a professional wrestling tag team famously comprised of Michael "Hawk" Hegstrand and Joseph "Animal" Laurinaitis, though other members great performance, a thin and lightweight design, and the option of longer battery life and additional features when needed." The GoBook is considered an 'ultraportable' because of its thin and light design, weighing only 4.5 lbs and measuring only 1.35 inches in height when running off the internal battery. Nevertheless, it incorporates some of the most powerful features and options for expandability available in any notebook computer. In addition to a 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. or 266MHz Pentium II processor, it includes: -- 12.1" 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. screen -- 512K secondary cache -- 2.GB hard drive -- 32MB EDO Ram -- USB port -- NTSC/S-Video ports (in and out) -- 3 programmable quick-launch keys -- Parallel, serial, VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. , and PS/2 ports On the road, the GoBook II is fueled by an internal battery that fits in the media bay. In addition, there is an optional battery that attaches to the base of the system. Combined, these batteries provide up to 5 hours of usage. Usage varies depending on the applications running and a number of other factors, but even so, using both batteries, the GoBook offers longer battery life than many notebook systems available today. According to C/NET, "With the second battery attached, the GoBook is transformed from an ultraportable to a full-sized, full-featured notebook." The GoBook II can be customized with up to 96MB of RAM, a 3.1 GB hard drive, a 56K modem, or a number of other upgrades through Micron's build-to-order program. All GoBook systems ship with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 software and Microsoft Office Small Business Edition (application) Microsoft Office Small Business Edition - (SBE) Editions of Microsoft Office 97, 2003, and probably other versions, targetted at small businesses. Small Business Edition includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook with Business as well as a Micron Power (sm) limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. . The GoBook II will ship beginning in mid-July in two standard configurations. Micron will begin taking orders immediately. Configurations and pricing are as follows: -0- GoBook II, 233MHz, 32MB EDO RAM, 2.1GB Hard Drive.........$3099 Business Lease $108/month GoBook II, 266MHz, 32MB EDO RAM, 2.1GB Hard Drive.........$3299 Business Lease $115/month Optional Base Battery.....................................$299 Micron Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:MUEI), a recognized industry leader and direct vendor known for its award-winning products and services, develops, manufactures and markets high-performance, competitively priced computing solutions to consumers, small businesses, commercial and public sector buyers. Its superior customer service and toll-free technical support is available to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Micron offers value and convenience through direct sales via the Internet (www.micronpc.com) or by phone (800/209-9686). SpecTek, a division of Micron Electronics Inc., processes and markets various grades of DRAM products under the SpecTek(R) brand name. Micron Electronics Inc. is majority owned by Micron Technology Inc. Certain forward-looking statements contained in this press release are being provided in reliance upon the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 and are based on current management expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from results discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic conditions, competition, overall product demand and shifts in demand, changes in technology, and other risks disclosed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SpecTek is a registered trademark and GoBook is a trademark of Micron Electronics Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Micron Electronics Inc. Denise Smith, 208/893-1111 denisesmith@micronpc.com or Krause-Taylor Associates Kate Paisley, 408/354-5279 Kate@Krause-Taylor.com |
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