Intergraph launches Intergraph Express online store; Fast, easy online purchasing available

Business Wire, May 19, 1997

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1997--Today, Web-savvy U.S. customers can purchase interactive graphics hardware and software through easy, secure credit card transactions at Intergraph's Web site: http://www.intergraph.com/express

The Intergraph Express online store stocks a variety of Intergraph's most popular software products for 2D CAD, Windows NT(R) to UNIX data integration, and video animation special effects. Intergraph Express also features the award-winning TD(TM) line of powerful 3D personal workstations in preconfigured and custom-configured systems. And for computer game enthusiasts, Intergraph Express stocks the Intense 3D(TM) 100 graphics accelerator card.

All products offered through Intergraph Express carry a 30-day, money-back guarantee. Preconfigured systems and software are available for same-day shipment by Federal Express. All products offered online may also be purchased by credit card at 800-692-8069. The Intergraph Express online store features the familiar, easy-to-use "shopping cart" model, allowing customers to peruse products, add selections to their personalized shopping cart, continue shopping, and then check out either online or by phone. If interrupted, customers can return at their convenience, retrieve the "shopping cart" containing the products they previously selected, and complete their purchase. And, since security is an important consideration in conducting commerce on the Internet, Intergraph uses state-of-the-art security technology to protect customer orders.

Products offered via Intergraph Express include:

Imagineer(TM) Technical - Intergraph's award-winning 2D precision design tool. With an intuitive user interface and 32-bit drawing power, Imagineer Technical bridges the gap between complicated CAD software and simplistic drawing packages. Imagineer makes an excellent front-end design tool to feed AutoCAD or MicroStationr CAD production workflows.

DiskAccess(TM) - The NFS client for Windows 95 and Windows NT. DiskAccess allows Windows users access to UNIX-based file and print resources with Windows Explorer, Network Neighborhood, or File Manager. DiskAccess is a multithreaded program using Microsoft's native TCP/IP stack, advanced directory caching, and Packet-SmartT technology. DiskAccess for Windows NT supports NFS version 3 and utilizes mini- redirector technology developed jointly by Intergraph and Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0.

DiskShare(TM) - The NFS server for Windows NT. DiskShare, Intergraph's award-winning NFS server, allows Windows NT workstations and servers to perform as NFS servers. With DiskShare, users can share files and printers to UNIX workstations, PCs, or other NFS-based client systems. DiskShare is the only NFS server product that enables file sharing directly from File Manager, My Computer, or Explorer. DiskShare uses Microsoft's native TCP/IP stack, supports NFS version 3, and is fully integrated with Windows NT security.

ViZfx(TM)- Special effects for video editing. ViZfx provides more than 50 special effects filters, including geometry transformations, color transitions, alpha operations, particle manipulations, glows and shines, and A-to-B transitions. These effects are implemented within the Adobe Premier or in:sync Speed Razor environment. ViZfx also features multithreading, OpenGL(R) support, interactive tools, multilayering, and full-resolution, full-screen preview.

Seven powerful preconfigured PCs - Systems for every application. Intergraph Express offers a range of preconfigured PCs tailored to meet performance, feature, and budget requirements. From seven preconfigured systems, customers may select Pentium(R) (with or without MMXT(TM) technology) or Pentium Pro processors, a range of hard disk options, and a range of monitor sizes. All models include 12X EIDE CD-ROM, Microsoft IntelliMouse(TM), two USB ports, two serial ports, one parallel port, Windows 95, and the tool-free mini-tower case. Current prices range from $1,649 to $3,849.

Selecting from among the same processors, operating systems, hard disk options, and monitor sizes, customers can configure a system themselves. Customers may also add such items as detachable speakers and standalone microphones, all specifically selected and certified to complement the TD's system capabilities.

Intense 3D 100 graphics card - For $169, a new interactive 3D experience.

The Intense 3D 100 graphics accelerator introduces real-time 3D action to the PC, transforming it into an awesome adventure arcade. Based on the Rendition Vrit V1000 graphics technology, Intense 3D 100 offers true 3D performance, with bilinear and trilinear filtering, Z- buffering, anti-aliasing, sub-pixel accuracy, texture mapping, perspective correction, MIP-mapping, and triangle setup. Complete video playback acceleration includes color space conversion, linear scaling, bilinear filtering in both x and y directions, and scaling in the YUV color space to minimize artifacts. Its features include support for leading APIs and device drivers, as well as support for leading games such as Quake, Fury 3, IndyCar II, Actua Soccer, Microsoft's Monster Truck Madness and Hellbender, and many more.