Zero Halliburton Introduces Two New Notebook Computer Carrying Cases to Its Line of Products; New Cases Help Business Travelers Meet Carry-On Limit for Domestic Airlines.SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1999-- Zero Halliburton Zero Halliburton was originally a metal fabrication company called Zierold Company, which in 1946 changed its name to Zero Corporation. In 1952 Zero, which until then had no relation to Halliburton, bought the luggage division of Halliburton, the Texas oilfield services company. , a unit of APW APW All Pro Wrestling APW Altmar Parish Williamstown (School District; Parish, New York) APW Add-Printer Wizard (Microsoft Windows) APW Augmented Plane Wave APW Apparent Polar Wander Zero Cases, Tuesday introduced the Z7 and the Z9, two lightweight, aluminum cases that extend the family of four Zero notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. carrying cases. Like their smaller counterparts, the Z7 and the Z9 combine the durability and protection needed in a notebook carrying case with spaciousness and style. For decades, Zero Halliburton has manufactured quality aluminum cases for business and travel and is now delivering similar form and function to the mobile computer marketplace. "After researching the wants and needs of the traveling business professional, we set out to manufacture notebook carrying cases that offered superb protection, exceptional quality and a professional look," said Jon Funes, sales and marketing leader at APW Zero Cases. "Traveling professionals ranked protection from damage as their No. 1 priority in a notebook carrying case. We offer a line of cases that directly addresses this concern and offers the ultimate in protection inside and out." In fact, in an independent test conducted by Garwood Labs, Zero Computer Cases clearly out-performed the leading brands of soft-sided carrying cases. The test results showed that the Zero Computer Case provided four times greater protection than the top selling soft-sided case and twice as much protection as the leading "protective" soft-sided case. Each Zero Computer Case is made of the same aluminum used in the construction of airplanes and space shuttles The term Space Shuttles refers to partly or fully reusable launch vehicles for regularly placing payloads into low earth orbit. See:
Ratio of the maximum load a material can support without fracture when being stretched to the original area of a cross section of the material. When stresses less than the tensile strength are removed, a material completely or partially returns to its of 50,000 lbs. per square inch and can withstand more than 1,000 pounds of pressure and still remain closed. In addition, Zero engineered an innovative interior cushioning system that provides exceptional protection for notebook computers. Micro-cell structured polyurethane foam Noun 1. polyurethane foam - a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics polyfoam polyurethan, polyurethane - any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or along with a tapered conical design and the elastomeric internal strap combine to offer the right amount of shock resistance while keeping the notebook in place. Measuring 13.6- x 18.6- x 5-inches, the Z7 provides users with enough room to carry a notebook computer, binder, palm pilot and an extra shirt or blouse. The Z7 has a suggested retail price of $249.95. The Z9 measures 13- x 21- x 7-inches and is the perfect case for overnight business trips and media presentations, providing users with heavy-duty drawbolts, a telescoping handle and recessed wheels for excellent hauling capability. The Z9 has a suggested retail price of $399.95. Both the Z7 and the Z9 cases come in gunmetal gunmetal, a bronze, an alloy of copper, tin, and a small amount of zinc. Although originally used extensively for making guns (from which it received its name), it has been superseded by steel, and it is now chiefly employed in casting machine parts. gray and silver and can be purchased through computer superstores, office superstores, catalogues, and through direct computer manufacturers. Each case has an aluminum shell, a neoprene neoprene: see rubber. neoprene Any of a class of elastomers (rubberlike synthetic organic compounds of high molecular weight) made by polymerization of the monomer 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene and vulcanized (cross-linked, like rubber), by sulfur, gasket to keep dust and moisture out, a triple-digit combination lock, micro-cell interior padding, a form-fitted handle, and compartments to hold files, 3 1/2-inch disks and CDs. Because more than 300,000(a) notebook computers were stolen in 1998, Zero Computer Cases has also joined forces with Computer Sentry Software to provide the most secure notebook carrying case on the market. A copy of the CyberAngel security software program and a three month free subscription to the CyberAngel monitoring service The general surveillance of known air traffic movements by reference to a radar scope presentation or other means, for the purpose of passing advisory information concerning conflicting traffic or providing navigational assistance. will be included with each Zero Computer Case. The CyberAngel is designed to accomplish three main objectives: detect unauthorized access of a registered user's computer, prevent unauthorized access to dial-up networking See dial-up network and Win Dial-up networking. applications, and identify the location of a registered user's stolen computer. Editors interested in obtaining an evaluation unit of either the Z7 or the Z9 should contact Zero Halliburton. Crafted with pride in the USA since 1938, Zero Halliburton manufactures a complete line of aluminum travel, business, camera and computer cases. All Zero Halliburton travel cases are covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. For more information about Zero Computer Cases, consumers can visit the company's Web site at www.z-case.com. APW Zero Cases is a subsidiary of Applied Power Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : APW), headquartered in Butler, Wis. APW is a global company comprised of two business segments. APW Electronics supplies electronic enclosures and cases, power supplies, thermal systems, backplanes, and cabling either as products or integrated as a system supplied along with new product design, supply chain management, assembly and test services. APW Industrial is composed of standard and customized OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and products sold to a wide array of end users through distribution or directly into a variety of niche markets. (a) Safeware, The Insurance Agency Inc., 1998 |
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