NEC Technologies Announces Versa Notebook Computer Product Promotions and Price Reductions.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1996--NEC 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. ) announced today product promotions on its award-winning Versa Versa Versatile System Architecture (Genrad) 4000 Series and 2200 Series of notebook computers and price reductions on its Versa 4000 Series of notebook computers. The product promotions offer free memory upgrades with the purchase of NEC's Versa 4000 Series and Versa 2200C notebook computer and a free MediaDock 2000 with the purchase of a 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. Versa 2205C notebook computer. From now until July 31, 1996, customers purchasing a NEC Versa 4000 notebook computer may receive an 8MB memory upgrade free. Estimated selling price of NEC's 8MB memory upgrade is $475. From now until June 30, 1996, customers purchasing a NEC Versa 2200C may receive a 4MB memory upgrade free. Estimated selling price of NEC's 4MB memory upgrade is $269. Additionally, from now until August 31, 1996, customers purchasing NEC Versa 2205C notebook computers may receive a free MediaDock 2000 multimedia dock. NEC's MediaDock has an estimated selling price of $599(a). "NEC is committed to bringing mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings to a wider range of customers," said Dale Fuller, vice president, Portable Computer Systems for NEC Technologies. "Our increased market share growth and our substantial increase in volume allows us to produce notebook computers at lower costs. We're passing our increased efficiencies to customers with these price reductions and promotions." Versa 4000 Series' estimated selling prices, effective immediately, are: -0-
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Versa 4050C Pentium 90MHz, TFT, 640x480, $4,349 $3,999
810MB HDD, 4X CD-ROM
Versa 4050H Pentium 90MHz, TFT, SVGA, $4,099 $3,799
810MB HDD
Versa 4080H Pentium 120MHz, TFT, SVGA, $4,399 $4,099
1GB HDDNEC's Performance Line of Notebook Computers
The Versa 4000 Series carries Intel's Pentium processors running at 120MHz (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. and 90MHz. The Versa 4000 marks NEC's sixth generation of modular, cross-generation compatible notebook computers. In 1993, NEC created a de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, in the portable computer marketplace with its modularity, backward and forward Adv. 1. backward and forward - moving from one place to another and back again; "he traveled back and forth between Los Angeles and New York"; "the treetops whipped to and fro in a frightening manner"; "the old man just sat on the porch and rocked back and forth all upgradeability and compatibility first introduced in the original NEC Versa notebook computer. Building on that success, NEC developed its current Versa 4000 series of high-performing, multimedia-capable notebook computers. NEC's Value Line of Notebook Computers NEC also offers three notebooks in its value series of notebook computers -- the Versa 2200C, Versa 2205C and Versa 550D. The NEC Versa 2200C and Versa 2205C, priced at $2,449 and $2,499 respectively, provide mainstream corporate users and more sophisticated home users Pentium-level performance that provides the best investment protection available. The MediaDock 2000 transforms the NEC Versa 2205C into a desktop multimedia system. In addition to providing full port replication, the MediaDock 2000 contains an internal 4X CD-ROM drive, stereo line in and line out, microphone and headphone See headphones. jacks, a power amplifier and multimedia speakers. The MediaDock is MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. 2 compliant and offers MIDI (musical instrument digital interface (music, hardware, protocol, file format) Musical Instrument Digital Interface - (MIDI /mi'-dee/, /mee'-dee/) A hardware specification and protocol used to communicate note and effect information between synthesisers, computers, music keyboards, controllers, and other electronic ) support. The NEC Versa 550D provides first-time notebook computer buyers with mobility and performance at a price point of $1,699. Availability and Warranty NEC Versa 2200C and 4000 Series of notebook computers are currently available through NEC's nationwide network of authorized resellers. The NEC Versa notebook computers were the first to offer an innovative and comprehensive service and support program. NEC's highly acclaimed UltraCare service offers a standard, return-to-factory, one-year or 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. on all parts and labor. In addition, upon registration, the customer receives one free year of UltraCare, NEC's 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. About NEC Technologies 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(R) and Ready systems products, RISC- and Intel-based workstations and servers, Versa(R) notebook computers, MultiSync(R) monitors and professional presentation products, Silentwriter(R) 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. (TM) printers, and MultiSpin(R) CD-ROM Readers. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling 800/NEC-INFO, 800/NEC-VERSA or www.nec.com. -0- Note to Editors: (a)All promotions are in effect until the designated date or while supplies last. CONTACT: NEC Technologies Inc., Mountain View D.J. Anderson, 415/528-5306 djanders@nectech.com |
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