NEC Computers Inc. Announces Highest Performing NEC Microdesktop PC.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2001 PowerMate 2000 Combines the Flexibility of a Compact Design with the Functionality and Manageability of a Traditional Desktop System 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., a leading provider of mobile, desktop and server computing solutions for the enterprise market, today announced that its PowerMate 2000 microdesktop PC will leverage the speed of an Intel Pentium(R) III 866MHz (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. processor, making it the highest performing microdesktop PC in NEC's PowerMate desktop product line. Utilizing the Pentium III 866MHz processor, the PowerMate 2000 microdesktop offers users computing in space constrained environments the processing performance advantages of a traditional desktop tower system in a sleek, compact design. Engineered for the growing enterprise, the PowerMate 2000 microdesktop is designed for environments where desktop space is a premium. Significantly smaller than many of the top selling desktop PCs, the PowerMate 2000 microdesktop base measures only 10.5 inches wide by 7.7 inches deep and includes a 15-inch XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. TFT LCD display. Designed to ease viewing, the display offers the flexibility of traditional monitors to tilt (40 degree range) and to swivel (160 degree range), while providing the sharp image and crisp text presentation of a digital LCD panel interface, 8MB of video RAM based on Dynamic Video Memory Technology(1) (DVMT DVMT Dynamic Video Memory Technology DVMT Daily Vehicle-Miles of Travel DVMT Distributed Vehicle Monitoring System ) and an Advanced Graphics Port (AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. ). "A number of our customers are looking to integrate small form factor PCs into their work environments where traditional desktop PCs do not fit, such as hospital nurse stations, hotel rooms, libraries, and even county/federal court rooms," said Stacey Wu, director of product marketing for NEC Computers. "The PowerMate 2000 microdesktop is the only LCD all-in-one desktop computer to offer the flexible viewing capability to meet user requirements." The PowerMate 2000 microdesktop has some of the performance features to rival the traditional desktop PCs. It is available with 128MB or 256MB RAM base memory that is upgradeable to 512MB 100MHz SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. . The new system also offers users a choice between a 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). or 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. (2) for multimedia applications. The PowerMate 2000 microdesktop supports 10GB or 20GB(3) S.M.A.R.T hard drive options, and built-in 10/100MB Ethernet support for quick network set-up. Unlike a number of "legacy-free" systems, the PowerMate 2000 microdesktop offers a number of expansion options through two CardBus PC Card (Type-II) slots and two USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connections providing customization and upgradeability. Each USB port can connect up to 127 distinct devices that have USB connectivity. Many configuration options are possible through USB peripherals and PC cards (e.g., Flash Memory to ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. connection) now available. Additionally, the PowerMate 2000 microdesktop is equipped with serial and parallel ports that can be used with current peripherals, including printers and PDA's. The PowerMate 2000 microdesktop also includes a VGA-out connector, allowing an external monitor to attach to the system for simultaneous viewing of the screen. Pricing and Availability NEC PowerMate 2000 microdesktop is available built- and configured-to-order through selected resellers and distributors, or by calling NEC Computers at (888) 632-8701. For more information on the system, visit www.neccomp.com. The PowerMate 2000 microdesktop with a Pentium III 866MHz processor, 15-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor screen, 128MB RAM, 10GB(1) hard drive, 24X variable speed CD-ROM floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive , 10/100 LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 costs approximately $2,499.(4) NEC UltraCare(R) Service NEC Computers UltraCare(R) Service offers a standard, three-year limited warranty on parts, labor and technical support. Customers receive the first year of NEC Computers extended service program for on-site service 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. NEC UltraCare(R) Service NEC Computers UltraCare(4) Service offers a standard, three-year limited warranty(5) on parts, labor and technical support. Customers recieve the first year of NEC Computers extended service program for on-site service(6) 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. 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 Technologies, Inc., delivers mobile, desktop and server computing solutions to the commercial market in North America. For years, NEC's Versa(R) notebook and PowerMate(R) desktop computers, MobilePro(TM) handheld PCs, and Express5800 servers have won awards in leading industry publications, including Smart Business, PC Magazine and Mobile Computing. NEC Computers (www.neccomp.com) 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 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.1) extensive research and development facilities in Japan, where products are developed for the global marketplace. In 2000, NEC Corporation held the second largest number of patents in the U.S. and serves as the source of NEC Computers' technologically sophisticated products. Note to Editors: NEC and PowerMate are registered trademarks, and Versa is a U.S. registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Express5800 is a trademark of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. All are used under license. 3Com and 3Com Connected are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. (1) Dynamic Video Memory Technology allocates video memory from total available memory. 8MB video memory is part of the total system memory. (2) DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. movie playback is supported under Windows(R) 2000 and Windows 98 but not under Windows 95 or Windows NT(R) Workstation 4.0. Windows NT supports DVD data read only. Data on DVD is read at a variable transfer rate from the innermost to the outermost out·er·most adj. Most distant from the center or inside; outmost. outermost Adjective furthest from the centre or middle Adj. 1. track. (3) When referring to storage capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes and MB stands for one million bytes. Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments. (4) Prices and information are subject to change without notice. Resellers determine their own pricing. (5) Certain restrictions apply. For a free copy of the limited warranty see a reseller where our products are sold or write to NEC Computers Inc., Attn: Warranty Dept., 2371 S. President's Dr., Suite A, West Valley City, UT 84120. (6) On-site service is provided by third party authorized service providers and may not be available in some 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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