NEC Computer Systems Division to Offer Latest Windows CE Operating System for Popular MobilePro 750C H/PC

Business Wire, Dec 15, 1998

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1998--

ROM Kit Will Allow MobilePro 750C H/PC Users to Easily Upgrade to

Microsoft Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Edition

NEC Computer Systems Division (NEC CSD) today announced an upgrade kit that will allow MobilePro 750C Handheld PC (H/PC) customers to upgrade their systems from Windows CE 2.0 to Microsoft Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Edition, the latest operating system (OS) available for H/PCs.

The kit consists of a CD with Windows CE Services 2.2, and a ROM module that contains the embedded OS and simply replaces the unit's current ROM module. The kits will be available in" said Michael DeNeffe, product line director for NEC CSD's mobile products group. "By making the upgrade ROM kit available we are allowing users who have come to rely onating system for the H/PC and enjoy all of the provements, including a new email client, enhancp.

"By offering an upgrade ROM kit for thee MobilePro 750C H/PC upgrade kit will be available in Q1 1999 for approximately $149 through NEC CSD directly at 888/863-2669 or www.nec-computers.com, or through selected resellers.

About NEC Computer Systems Division

NEC Computer Systems Division is a leading manufacturer of computer products and solutions for the commercial ma Express5800(TM) servers and MobilePro(TM) handento, Calif.-based Packard Bell NEC, Inc., the PowerMate and Versa are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation used under exclusive license. Direction and MobilePro are trademarks, and NEC Now is a service mark of Packard Bell NEC, Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. MIPS is a registered trademark of MIPS Technologies Inc. NEC Electronics and VR4121 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of NEC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

(1) Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

Resellers determine their own pricing. (2) Q3, 1998 quoted with permission from IDC