Micronpc.com to Expand Relationship With AMD to Offer Choice and Flexibility to Business Customers.Business/High Tech EditorsNAMPA, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 2001 Micronpc.com to Offer Customers Choice of Processor Technology on ClientPro Platform of Business PCs Micron Electronics, Inc., (www.micronpc.com) (Nasdaq:MUEI) today announced its intentions to expand the use of AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. processors into its business-class platform of personal computers -- the ClientPro product line. Micronpc.com currently offers both AMD and Intel technology across its consumer-focused platform of Millennia(R) desktop PCs. This announcement signals micronpc.com's intent to offer the same level of choice to business customers on the ClientPro(R) product line of business PCs. Since September September: see month. , micronpc.com and AMD have combined their technology innovation to market computer solutions with solid performance, value and price. Micronpc.com's use of AMD processors in its commercial segment will provide business customers access to this technology with the stability, reliability and manageability man·age·a·ble adj. That can be managed or controlled: manageable problems. man they have come to expect in the ClientPro product line. "Our customers continue to demand a wider variety of desktop configurations. By expanding our product offerings to include AMD technology, business customers can enjoy the same level of choice, value and award-winning Adj. 1. award-winning - having received awards; "this award-winning bridge spans a distance of five miles" performance as our consumer customers," said Paul Petersen, area vice president, relationship marketing at micronpc.com. "Our award-winning products, coupled with the versatility of AMD's advances in processor technology, create a huge win for the small and medium business customer." The ClientPro line of PCs is specifically designed for small and medium business and government users. This award-winning line of desktops has been designed for stability, reliability and manageability. Outfitting out·fit n. 1. A set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose: a welder's outfit. See Synonyms at equipment. 2. A set of clothing, often with accessories. 3. every need from basic applications to demanding tasks, the ClientPro product line delivers outstanding performance at an outstanding price. "To date, the micronpc.com -- AMD partnership across their Millennia consumer PC line has earned significant recognition, such as PC Magazine's Consumer Desktop of the Year for the Millennia Max XP computer. We are delighted micronpc.com has chosen to expand the use of AMD technology into their business-class ClientPro PCs; we believe that combining our processor technology with micronpc.com provides an outstanding solution for business users," said David Somo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas. About Micron Electronics Micron Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:MUEI; www.micronpc.com) is a leading Internet-centric computing computing - computer company, providing award-winning computer products and services, Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the offerings, Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. and business-to-business e-commerce e-commerce, commerce conducted over the Internet, most often via the World Wide Web. E-commerce can apply to purchases made through the Web or to business-to-business activities such as inventory transfers. applications for the small- and medium-size business, government, education and consumer markets. In addition to its direct business-to-business sales channel, Micron products are sold in partnership with leading retailers nationwide. Micron Electronics and its subsidiaries have more than 3,200 employees and approximately $1.6 billion in fiscal 2000 revenues. The company is based in Nampa, Idaho Nampa (IPA: [næm pə]) is the largest city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States, and the second largest in the state. Only the capital city, Boise, is larger. . More information regarding the company and its Internet-centric computing strategy can be found at http://about.micronpc.com/financials/reports.html Statements made in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. and are being provided in reliance upon the safe-harbor 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. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the company's intent to offer AMD technology in its ClientPro product line. All forward-looking statements are made as of the current date and are based on current management expectations. Micron Electronics assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, competitive influences, changes in technology and those identified in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AMD, the AMD logo, the AMD Athlon and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. |
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