NEC Computers Inc. Integrates Feature-Rich Intel Chipset Into Powermate Desktop Computers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers The 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. PowerMate CT Integrates Intel's 815e Chipset for Outstanding Versatility, Manageability and Performance in the Networked Enterprise SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2000 NEC Computers Inc., a leading provider of mobile, desktop and server computing solutions for the enterprise market, today announced a new configuration for its PowerMate(R) CT desktop computer. The new system integrates the Intel(R) 815e chipset in the base system configuration for the PowerMate CT desktop designed to provide customers with a significant increase in functionality and performance. The PowerMate CT supports 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. Synchronous Dynamic RAM The most common type of computer memory. Dynamic RAM (DRAM, D-RAM) chips are very dense because they use only one transistor and one storage capacitor for each bit. Unlike non-volatile firmware chips (ROM, EEPROM, flash, etc. , improving overall system throughput performance significantly over the current PC-100 architecture without sacrificing price. The PowerMate CT desktop also integrates support for ATA/100 advanced storage devices, while remaining compatible with many mainstream enterprise storage solutions. For excellent multimedia performance, the PowerMate CT integrates a single graphics driver featuring full backward compatibility See backward compatible. (jargon) backward compatibility - Able to share data or commands with older versions of itself, or sometimes other older systems, particularly systems it intends to supplant. . The new system also includes a built-in four-speed Accelerated Graphics Port See AGP. (hardware, graphics) Accelerated Graphics Port - (AGP) A bus specification by Intel which gives low-cost 3D graphics cards faster access to main memory on personal computers than the usual PCI bus. for graphic-intensive applications, as well as integrated support for AC97 Soft Audio for surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. functionality. "NEC Computers decided to integrate the 815e chipset in the PowerMate CT model because we believe it is the best solution for business buyers who need platform stability as well as outstanding performance," said Stacey Wu, director of product marketing for NEC Computers Inc. "Demonstrating our continued commitment to provide our customers with an excellent blend of quality and value, the PowerMate CT desktop PC meets mainstream corporate computing and expansion needs without necessarily sacrificing performance." Network Manageability Features Built for deployment in networked environments, the PowerMate CT desktop utilizes the built-in network feature in 815e to provide a cost effective network functionality via an add-on communication and network riser (hardware, standard) Communication and Network Riser - (CNR) A specification for audio, modem, USB and Local Area Networking interfaces of core computer logic chip sets. Intel introduced CNR on 2000-02-07. (CNR See riser card. CNR - Communication and Network Riser ) card. This new Intel network standard provides an easy-out-of-box connectivity for the networked enterprise. The PowerMate CT desktop allows multiple configurations of 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. , 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 audio on a single card for great flexibility. The system also supports 3Com and Intel 10/100 add-on NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. cards. Tool-less, Convertible Chassis for Quick Adaptability Flexibility is critical for IT managers attempting to deploy computers to a variety of corporate environments. The convertible chassis of the PowerMate CT desktop allows the customer to quickly remove the media drives and reposition the computer as a vertically- or horizontally-oriented system. With the variety of environments that can be encountered in an enterprise, the PowerMate CT desktop can quickly be adapted to space configuration. Pricing and Availability PowerMate CT desktop pricing begins at $929, and systems will be available in November 2000. The PowerMate CT desktop will be available with many built-to-order configurations, including support for Intel Pentium(R) III or Celeron(TM) processors, 20/30/40 GB(1) hard drive choices, and 64MB to 512MB RAM. NEC PowerMate Computers Optimized for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Professional Software NEC PowerMate computers are available with Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (R) 2000 Professional software, the latest Microsoft operating system designed for business users. Built on Windows NT(R) technology and the widely familiar Windows(R) 98 user interface, Windows 2000 Professional software is designed to help business users be more productive through a number of reliability and performance enhancements. It also can help customers leverage the Internet quickly with newly integrated support for Web-enabled applications. NEC desktop PCs are also available with Windows 98 and Windows NT installed. 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 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, including Smart Business, PC Magazine and Mobile Computing. 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 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 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. Note to Editors: 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. (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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