Wedge Technology Announces the ShowBiz 9000M; Presentation Notebook PC with 266MHz Intel Mobile Module Features Display that Converts into a Projection Panel.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 1998--Mobile professionals no longer have to lug (1) (Linux Users Group) A formal or informal organization of Linux users who gather together virtually or in person to exchange information and resources. Some groups maintain mailing lists and send out newsletters for their members. around a trunk-full of audio/visual equipment in order to make a simple presentation. Wedge Technology Inc. today announced the ShowBiz 9000M, an all-in-one presentation notebook PC that features a projection panel See LCD panel. , and is loaded with Intel's 266MHz (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. Pentium Mobile Module CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. . The ShowBiz 9000M is a true presentation notebook solution that lightens the load of anyone who makes frequent presentations on the road. Its Liquid Crystal Display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCD) converts into an overhead projection panel. Any image, application or video running on the ShowBiz 9000M can be projected up to 6 feet high -- eliminating the need for a separate projection system when the system is used with an overhead projector. List price of the ShowBiz 9000M is $2,700. The system measures 12.4" x 9.6" x 2" and weighs just 7.4 pounds with battery, 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. , and wireless remote control. Wedge Technology has built a strong niche among customers such as Charles Schwab Charles Schwab can refer to:
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. Energy Systems and with its "solutions-specific" presentation notebooks, and large-screen desktop replacement notebooks. The ShowBiz 9000M is sold direct and through resellers, distributors and VARs. Target customers are mobile users, educators, lecturers, and convention/meeting organizers. "Rather than design a cookie-cutter notebook PC with few distinguishing features our solutions lighten the load of business travelers because the displays convert into a projection panel. This feature allows any application that is running on the PC to be projected on a wall screen when used with an overhead projector," said Wedge Technology director of sales & marketing Johnny Shao. In ShowBiz 9000M base system has a list price of $2,700. It ships with Intel's 266MHz Pentium Mobile Module CPU; 32MBs RAM; 2.1GB hard drive; and 12.1" active matrix super VGA display. Also included are 16Bit Duplex 3D Sound Blaster compatible audio chip with microphone and speakers for multimedia editing, 1.44 MB floppy drive, USB port, Zoomed Video port See ZV Port. , Card Bus support, heat dissipating cooling fan; and smart Li-Ion battery with battery charger/AC adapter. A number of hard drive, RAM configurations, and storage options are also available. Wedge Technology, Inc., founded in 1981, specializes in multimedia notebooks and presentation products. Wedge is headquartered at 1657 McCandless Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035. Phone 408/263-9888, 800-USA-WEDGE; web site www.wedgetech.com.
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