NEC Computers Announces Global Corporate Platform Based On New Intel Processor.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2000 Pentium 4 Processor Offered in NEC's Business and Consumer PCs Worldwide, NEC's Highest Performing PowerMate CT Desktop System Introduced in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Computers 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 :NIPNY), a leading provider of mobile, desktop and server computing solutions for the enterprise market, today announced its participation in a global product introduction featuring the new Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor. Working in cooperation with NEC Corporation and NEC Computers International, NEC Computers' will participate in a global product launch of a common PC platform across continents, demonstrating NEC's global resources, worldwide product leadership and close association with Intel. In North America, NEC Computers unveiled the PowerMate(R) CT 850 desktop, an enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. solution that integrates the Intel 850 chipset and harnesses the performance advantages of the new Pentium 4 processor. The new PowerMate CT 850 desktop is the first in a series of products that will integrate the new Pentium 4 processor, and is the highest performing desktop system available in NEC Computers' North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. PowerMate product line. NEC Corp. and NEC Computers International will also introduce similar Pentium 4-based desktop computing systems for business and consumer users in the Asia Pacific region and Europe. In addition to integrating the same processors and chipsets, all product platforms worldwide will include a 400MHz (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. front side bus, built-in support for PC800 memory upgrades, and feature an advanced nVidia GeForce2GTS GTS abbr. gas turbine ship graphics accelerator A display adapter that performs a specialized set of graphics functions to render an image on screen. Today, all display adapters provide basic rendering functions in hardware, but many have graphics processing units (GPUs) that are sophisticated computers. . "Access to NEC's global resources enables NEC Computers to offer customers some of the latest in technological advancements," said Steve Boogar, COO, NEC Computers. "The introduction of Intel's Pentium 4 processor demonstrates our continued commitment and leadership in delivering advanced computing solutions for the enterprise market in North America." The Pentium 4 processor represents a major technological breakthrough by introducing unprecedented computing power to the desktop, providing NEC customers worldwide with the processing platform they need for next-generation applications such as streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. , immersive 3D and data visualization See information visualization. . "As one of the world's top PC vendors, we are uniquely positioned to deliver Pentium 4-powered solutions to both business and consumers users around the globe," commented Michel Fromont, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of NEC Computers International. "This new processor represents a huge step forward for users in terms of processing power and system performance, and it's just what future applications will require." Mr. Otake, executive general manager 1st Personal Operations Unit of NEC Corporation, commented, "The worldwide announcement of the Pentium 4 personal computer launch, which includes North America, Europe and Asia, demonstrates NEC's commitment to global computing solutions. We continue to introduce state of the art technology products, while collaborating with our regional marketing and development teams." PowerMate(R) CT 850 Desktop PC, High-End Computing Solution The PowerMate CT 850 desktop computer is the first system in a series that will integrate the Intel 850 chipset and the new Pentium 4 processor operating at speeds up to 1.5GHz, as well as a 400MHz front side bus. The PowerMate CT 850 desktop computer also integrates RAMBUS(R) DRAM (RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Pronounced "r-d-ram." A dynamic RAM chip technology from Rambus, Inc., Los Altos, CA (www.rambus.com). Rambus licensed its memory designs to semiconductor companies, which manufactured the chips. ) technology, with built-in support for PC800 memory upgrades, and features an advanced nVidia GeForce2GTS graphics accelerator for increased functionality. The PowerMate CT 850 desktop PC is designed for scalable enterprise environments, and offers a number of expansion options, including five available PCI slots, seven bays (four available), and front and rear USB ports. Housed in a unique tool-less convertible chassis, this versatile system design enables users to easily modify the orientation of the computer by adjusting the direction of the chassis and external media bays, for use as either a desktop or mini-tower. This capability eases IT professionals' deployment and support of multiple desktop systems across an enterprise without incurring the additional cost of carrying multiple parts and chassis. Pricing and Availability The NEC PowerMate CT 850 desktop computer is available from NEC Computers by calling (888) 632-8701 or through selected resellers. For more information on the system, visit NEC Computer's web site at www.neccomp.com. The fully configured PowerMate CT 850, Pentium 4 processor, 45GB(1) hard drive, and 256MB RDRAM, with DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. and CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. drives, and Windows(R) 2000 installed, is priced at US$2999 and will be available by the end of the year. NEC UltraCare(R) Service NEC Computers UltraCare(R) Service offers a standard, three-year 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. (2) on parts, labor and technical support. Customers receive the first year of NEC Computers extended service program for on-site service(3) at no additional charge. In the United States and Canada, UltraCare Service includes a toll-free hot line available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to request on-site service(3). About NEC Corporation NEC Corporation (NASDAQ:NIPNY) (FTSE FTSE A company that specializes in index calculation. Although not part of a stock exchange, co-owners include the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times. Notes: The FTSE is similar to Standard & Poor's in the United States. : 6701q.l) is a leading provider of Internet solutions, dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its customers in the key computer, network and electron device fields through its three market-focused in-house companies: NEC Solutions, NEC Networks and NEC Electron Devices. NEC Corporation, with its in-house companies, employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and saw net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight of 4,991 billion Yen (approximately US$48 billion) in fiscal year 1999-2000. For further information, please visit the NEC home page at http://www.nec-global.com. About NEC Computers Inc. NEC Computers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of NEC Computers International B.V., delivers mobile, desktop and server computing solutions to the commercial market in North America. For years, NEC's Versa Versa Versatile System Architecture (Genrad) (R) notebook and PowerMate(R) desktop computers, MobilePro(TM) handheld PCs, and Express5800 servers have won awards in leading industry publications. NEC Computers focuses on the computing needs of the corporate market and sells systems primarily through the reseller channel. NEC Computers taps into the technological resources of NEC Corporation's (NEC) (NASDAQ:NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.1) extensive research and development facilities in Japan, where products are developed for the global marketplace. In 1999, NEC Corporation held the second largest number of patents in the U.S. and serves as the source of NEC Computers' technologically sophisticated products. Editor's Note: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Resellers determine their own pricing. NEC, UltraCare and PowerMate are registered trademarks, and Versa is a U.S. registered trademark of NEC Corporation. MobilePro is a trademark of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. All are used under license. Pentium and LANDesk are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. (c)2000 NEC Computers Inc. (1) When referring to hard drive capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Some utilities may indicate varying hard drive capacities. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments. (2) Certain restrictions apply. To obtain a free copy of our limited warranty, write to NEC Computers Inc., Attn: Warranty Dept, 2371 S. President's Drive, Suite A, West Valley City, UT 84120. (3) On-site service is provided by third party authorized service providers and may not be available in come locations. In those areas in which it is provided, a technician will be dispatched, if necessary, following attempts to resolve the problem by telephone support. |
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