Fujitsu Ships Portable Hard Drive Line Into Channel

Business Wire, Sept 2, 1997

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1997--Fujitsu Computer Products of America, the world's fastest growing hard drive company, today introduced into the distribution channel its 2.5-inch drives for portable computers.

Following its OEM success, Fujitsu will now supply the notebook upgrade market by targeting VARs and system integrators through key distribution partners.

The migration of storage-hungry applications from desktop to portable systems has increased the need for larger hard drive capacities, expanding the upgrade market for 2.5-inch notebook hard drives. Fujitsu will serve the market through strategic alliances with major distributors including Ingram Micro, Marshall and Synnex.

"Fujitsu is known for its commitment to the channel through its innovative programs, solid product quality, quick response, aggressive pricing and its No Excuses(TM) warranty program," said Steve Woo, vice president of computer products for Marshall Industries.

"Our growth in the channel contributed significantly to Fujitsu's recent rise in worldwide hard drive rankings," said Doug May, vice president of marketing and distribution for Fujitsu Computer Products of America. "This is just another step in our commitment to our channel partners."

M2724 2.5-Inch Drive for Portable Computers

The M2724 2.5-inch hard drive has a capacity of 1.6GB. The ATA-3 interface drive is designed especially for ruggedness required by portable computer users. The M2724 1.6GB drive has a list price of $255 and is available now through Fujitsu's authorized distributors.

About Fujitsu Computer Products of America

Fujitsu Computer Products of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, the world's second largest computer company with $39 billion in worldwide revenue. Benefiting from Fujitsu Ltd.'s $3 billion annual investment in research and development, Fujitsu Computer Products provides innovative solutions for the U.S. marketplace. Current product offerings include: high performance hard disk drives, tape drives, magneto-optical drives, high performance scanners, and printers.

The company of 850 employees encompasses research and development operations in Longmont, Colo.; manufacturing in Hillsboro, Ore.; marketing in San Jose, Calif.; and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America is based in San Jose, Calif. and is located at 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, Calif. 95134.

For more information about FCPA products and services, use our Internet Web site at http://www.fcpa.com . The company can be reached by phone at 800/626-4686 or 408/432-6333 or by email at info@fcpa.fujitsu.com . -0-

Note to Editors: Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. No Excuses is a trademark of Fujitsu Computer Products of America Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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