Viking Components introduces high-capacity memory for Apple PowerBook Duo 2300c; new modules range from 8MB-48MB; computer users normally add two-to-three modules to attain maximum system memory; Viking Components' new 48MB module allows Apple PowerBook Duo 2300c users to reach maximum 56MB capacity with only one module

Business Wire, Feb 20, 1996

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 1996--Viking Components, a leading supplier of computer system enhancements, including industry-standard and proprietary memory upgrades for notebook and desktop computers, Tuesday introduced memory upgrades for Apple's PowerBook Duo 2300c notebook computer.

The Apple PowerBook Duo 2300c can be upgraded with Viking's 48MB, 40MB, 32MB, 24MB, 16MB or 8MB modules.

"Today's notebook users require more from their portable systems than ever before," said Shannon Biggs, vice president of manufacturing, Viking Components. "Viking's memory upgrades, especially the high-capacity 48MB module, are especially beneficial for Apple PowerBook 2300c users who require high performance and reliability for highly demanding database, multimedia and graphics applications."

The PowerBook Duo 2300c, which comes standard with an 8MB base configuration, can carry a maximum of 56MB of RAM. By adding only one of Viking's 48MB modules, the computer user can take the computer's memory to its maximum capacity.

The recently introduced Apple PowerBook Duo 2300c notebook computers ship with a 100MHz PowerPC RISC processor, up to 1.1GB of hard disk drive space, and is multimedia and communications ready. The PowerBook Duo 2300c may be connected to Apple's Duo Dock II or Duo Minidock docking station for increased desktop computing power.

The new memory modules for the Apple PowerBook Duo 2300c notebook computers are available now and are priced at: $3,170/48MB, $2,650/40MB, $2,120/32MB, $1,590/24MB, $1,070/16MB and $570/8MB modules.

Viking's Apple PowerBook Duo 2300c memory upgrades as well as its entire line of quality memory modules, upgrade kits and expansion boards are available through leading retail outlets, and to OEMs and resellers through Viking's authorized dealer network.

All of Viking Components' memory products are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Viking's toll-free service telephone line, 800/845-8777, is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, for technical and customer support information.

Viking Components is a worldwide leader of computer system enhancements. Located in Laguna Hills, Viking develops, designs and manufactures more than 1,000 products including industry-standard and proprietary memory modules, upgrade kits, expansion boards, SIMMs, DIMMs and PC Cards.

Viking's products are available for a range of PCs, laptops, desktops, workstations, subnotebooks, palmtops and laser printers for manufacturers such as Apple, Compaq, IBM and Toshiba. For more information about Viking Components and its products, please call 800/338-2361.

CONTACT: The Benjamin Group Inc.

Kelly Odle/Karen Allen, 714/753-0755

kodle@oc.tbgi.com

kallen@oc.tbgi.com