Micron Electronics Receives PC Computing's Best Buy Award.NAMPA, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 1997-- -- Micron TransPort VLX VLX Visual Language of Experimentation (modeling language) called "best budget-bound notebook money can buy" -- 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), a leader in the PC direct channel, today announced that its TransPort(TM) VLX received PC Computing's Best Buy Award in the magazine's October issue. Starting at $1,699, the Micron TransPort VLX provides versatility and manageability to value-conscious customers. "Not only is the TransPort a productivity workhorse, it is also an impressive presentation platform," PC Computing staff writer Marty Jerome states. "And it delivers screaming-fast performance, as well as a shrewd design and fine usability, trademarks of the TransPort family." The Micron TransPort VLX reviewed by PC Computing ships standard with a 133MHz (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. Intel Pentium(R) processor, 256KB L2 pipeline burst cache A common type of static RAM chip used for memory caches. After the first byte is accessed, access to subsequent memory locations takes fewer machine cycles than with previous designs. See L2 cache and static RAM. , 16MB of EDO DRAM See EDO RAM. EDO DRAM - Extended Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory , 1.44GB hard drive, 16X 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). , one "swappable" bay for either a floppy drive See floppy disk. floppy drive - disk drive or a CD-ROM, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 95 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. (upgradable to Microsoft's Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R)) and a 12.1-inch display in a slim 1.6" inch form factor. The TransPort VLX also includes Intel's 430MX chip set and a NeoMagic video accelerator for high-quality graphics and resolution. "The TransPort VLX incorporates some of the leading features users would find on higher-priced notebooks, but at a lower price. One of the best features of the VLX is its ability to simultaneously run the CD-ROM, floppy drive hard drive and battery, allowing users full functionality," said Greg Stevenson, Micron Electronics President and Chief Operations Officer. "Technology and mobility have been fused into one machine with the Micron Electronics stamp of quality and performance." "The TransPort VLX is an exceptionally well-designed box across the board. Its usability, speed and price make it all the more attractive," stated Jerome. Micron's line of notebook computers has gained repeated industry recognition for product engineering and performance. Micron Electronics has received more than 75 individual product awards over the past year. Micron Electronics, Inc., and its subsidiaries manufacture electronic products and provide services for a wide range of computing and digital applications. The Company develops, markets, manufactures and supports PC systems for consumer, business, government and educational use. In addition, Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Micron Electronics, Inc., provides custom contract manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers. SpecTek, a division of Micron Electronics, Inc., processes and markets various grades of DRAM products under the SpecTek(TM) brand name. Micron Electronics, Inc., common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol MUEI. The Company is majority owned by Micron Technology, Inc. Product information is available by calling 1-800-776-4518 or via the Company's home page on the Internet at http://www.micronpc.com . -0- SpecTek and TransPort are trademarks of Micron Electronics, Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks, products and brand names appearing herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Micron Electronics Inc. Wilson McHenry Co. Denise Smith Marc Franklin 208/898-3900 415/638-3400 denisesmith@micron.com mfranklin@wmc.com |
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