NEC Technologies Announces New Value Class of Notebook Computers for Consumers and Businesses: Versa 2400 Series Provides Every Advantage Customers Need With The Extras They Want.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1996--Versa 2400 Series Highlights: -- Superior processing, graphics and video performance with Intel's Pentium 2.9 volt, 133 or 100 MHz (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. microprocessors and PCI bus PCI bus - Peripheral Component Interconnect architecture -- Large, 11.3-inch DSTN (1) (Dual-scan STN) An enhanced STN passive matrix LCD display. The screen is divided into halves, and each half is scanned simultaneously, thereby doubling the number of lines refreshed per second and providing a sharper appearance. SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. screen provides bright, vivid graphics that are ideal for multimedia and business applications -- Two modular VersaBay slots for instantaneous customization via modular system components -- Stunning multimedia with 6X CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. (capable or standard) for smooth graphics, integrated MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). support that allows full-screen video playback and 16-bit sound capabilities for high-quality, rich sound -- User upgradeable and removable hard disk (storage) removable hard disk - A type of magnetic disk, or possibly magneto-optical disk which is not permanently attached to the disk drive (not a fixed disk) but which can be taken out and replaced, allowing many disks to be used in the same drive. drive and memory -- Maximum protection with UltraCare service warranty and McAfee VirusScan and WebScan anti-virus software anti-virus software n → Antivirensoftware f Strengthening its technology leadership position in the value segment of the mobile computer market, 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. Technologies, Inc. (NECT (NEC Technologies, Inc.) The name of the former North American subsidiary of NEC that specialized in monitors, data projectors and printers. For more information, visit www.necdisplay.com. See NEC. ) today announced the Versa Versa Versatile System Architecture (Genrad) 2400 Series of notebook computers. Known for bringing technology to the mainstream, NEC reinforces its reputation with its new Versa 2400 Series of notebook computers. This new line of value notebook computers delivers traditionally "high-end" capabilities and technologies to a number of growing notebook computer markets, such as medium and small businesses, corporate value customers, independent business professionals and students. NEC has integrated a new design of its renown VersaBay multi-bay, multi-component modular technology, fast 6X CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. , high- capacity removable and upgradeable hard drives as well as many other additions to the Versa 2400 Series of notebook computers to provide a value-priced, fully-featured notebook computer. "Our mission was to design the ideal notebook computer for buyers who require a high-performing multimedia notebook but also need to stay within strict budget constraints," said Dale Fuller Dale Fuller was named the interim chief executive officer and president of McAfee, Inc.(NYSE:MFE) from October, 2006 through April, 2007. He was on the McAfee Board from January 2006 until July 2007. , vice president of NEC's Portable Systems Group. "NEC is forging new ground in standardizing flexible modularity and upgradeability and multimedia features, like 6X CD's, in the value segment of the market." Power-packed technology in a value notebook The Versa 2400 Series incorporates the newest and most advanced features available in a value-segment notebook computer. The six models within the Series offer Intel's newest Pentium 100MHz or 133MHz processors that deliver desktop performance in a notebook form factor. The Versa 2400 Series PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). architecture accelerates graphics performance and provides high-speed data transfer between the processor and peripherals. The NEC Versa 2400 Series of notebook computers are equipped with large 11.3-inch, bright DSTN high-resolution screens. By displaying images in 800 x 600 resolutions, users may view up to 56 percent more information than standard 640 x 480 resolution LCDs. Versatility, expandability and upgradeability NEC designed the Versa 2400 Series of notebook computers with sophisticated technology that is easy to understand and allows users to have true flexibility while traveling or working from home or the office. For example, NEC incorporated two VersaBay slots to allows users to configure the notebook computer in a variety of ways. With two VersaBay slots, users may configure their Versa 2400 notebook computer to best suit their needs at that moment by inserting the modular components to achieve one of the four following configurations: -- 6X 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). and battery -- Floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive and battery -- 6X CD-ROM and floppy disk drive (with AC power) -- Dual batteries Additionally, the Versa 2400 Series is designed to expand with customers changing needs. The Versa 2400 Series offers removable and upgradeable hard disk drive and memory slots, allowing simple and quick upgrades of the hard drive or addition of more memory. To ensure that users are able to continually upgrade memory, NEC incorporated two memory slots. For users who want to add even more capabilities to the Versa 2400 Series, two PC Card slots are available to house one Type III Type III may stand for:
Worry-free protection with NEC's UltraCare service and McAfee anti-virus software The NEC Versa 2400 Series offers a standard, return-to-factory, one- 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. on all parts and labor. Users receive one free year of UltraCare service, NEC's worry-free, award-winning, enhanced warranty service program. In the U.S. and Canada, UltraCare includes a toll-free hot line to request service 24 hours a day, seven days a week as well as free overnight pickup and return and repair of the NEC Versa notebook computer within one business day after arrival at the service depot. UltraCare service is also available in 26 countries internationally. "We're pleased NEC chose to partner with McAfee to provide their customers "worry-free" protection against computer viruses," said Rick Kreysar, vice president of operations at McAfee. "Mobile computers users are especially vulnerable to virus attacks, because they are heavy users of Internet email and file transfers. By pre-loading their notebooks with our VirusScan and WebScan anti-virus software, NEC customers receive unparalleled protection against all the latest virus threats, including protection against Macro viruses." Wide array of pre-loaded software NEC includes pre-loaded software with each Versa 2400 Series notebook computer. In order to provide the best value and most appropriate applications, NEC divided the Versa 2400 Series into consumer-oriented and business-oriented models. Pre-loaded software on the notebook computers includes: -0-
All Models Retail Models Commercial Models
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McAfee WebScan Windows 95 Choice of Win95 or WFWG
McAfee VirusScan Microsoft Works Quickstart Guide
VideoSaver Microsoft Money
Official Airline Guide Microsoft Golf
(OAG) (multimedia version on CD-ROM models)
LapLink Microsoft Home Sampler
(on CD-ROM models only)
Online documentation
Free trial access to CompuServe/AOL
Pricing and Availability NEC's Versa 2400, 2405, 2400CD and 2405CD notebook computers will begin shipping in August. NEC's Versa 2430CD and 2435CD notebook computers will begin shipping in September. All products will be available through NEC's network of authorized resellers and retailers. Estimated selling prices of the Versa 2400 Series are as follows: -0- Model ESP ----- ----- NEC Versa 2400 (commercial) $2,299 NEC Versa 2405 (retail) $2,299 11.3" DSTN SVGA Display, Pentium 100 MHz, 810 MB HDD, 8 MB RAM NEC Versa 2400CD (commercial) $2,699 NEC Versa 2405CD (retail) $2,699 11.3" DSTN SVGA Display, Pentium 100 MHz, 1 GB HDD, 8 MB RAM, 6X CD-ROM NEC Versa 2430CD (commercial) $TBA NEC Versa 2435CD (retail) $TBA 11.3" DSTN SVGA Display, Pentium 133 MHz, 1 GB HDD, 16 MB RAM, 6X CD-ROM About NEC Technologies, Inc. Headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of computers and peripherals for the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market. Award-winning product lines include PowerMate and Ready systems products, RISC-based workstations and servers, NEC Versa notebook computers, MultiSync monitors and professional presentation products, Silentwriter and SuperScript Any letter, digit or symbol that appears above the line. For example, 10 to the 9th power is written with the 9 in superscript (109). Contrast with subscript. printers and MultiSpin CD-ROM readers. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation. Information on the NEC Versa notebook computer family can be obtained by calling 800-NEC-VERSA or http://www.nec.com. CONTACT: NEC Technologies D.J. Anderson, 415/528-5306 djanders@nectech.com |
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