NEC Computer Systems Division Announces 350 and 400MHz Intel Pentium II Workstation

Business Wire, July 21, 1998

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 1998--

NEC PowerMate(R) 9000E Workstation Line Offers Superior Graphics

Capabilities and Dual Processor Support -0-

Editor Highlights

--   Dual-processor ready with up to 400MHz Intel Pentium(R) II
     processors, delivering maximum performance for the workstation
     market under the Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) NT 4.0 operating
     system.

--   Workstation graphics performance provided by Evans and Sutherland
     AccelGraphics subsystems allowing for superb graphics performance
     and full OpenGL acceleration.

--   Expanded Minitower Chassis: Industry standard ATX chassis design
     with ample expansion and thermal considerations for dual
     processor and fast hard drives.

--   The PowerMate 9000E series support for Ultra2 Wide SCSI hard
     drives with 4.5GB and 9.1GB capacities.

--   Network capabilities: onboard Intel Pro/100 10/100 Ethernet and
     an optional 3Com 3C905-TX-W 10/100 Ethernet controller card.

--   Prices Starting at $2,800

     NEC Computer Systems Dugust with prices starting at $2,800.
     "With a balance of performance and value, NEC CSD is providing
uncompromising graphics along with dual processor support to provide
design professionals a truly robust and value-rich workstation,markets. Our close relationship with NEC
Japan allows us to continue to strengthen our workstation solutions.and Lightwave 3D. The AccelECLIPSE
II with 32 MB video memory is fully optimized for Pro/E, SoftImage,
IDEAS and EDS Unigraphics.

About the PowerMate Professional 9000 Windows NT 4.0 operating system
--   64MB ECC SDRAM memory with up to 512MB maximum
--   Hard drives: 4.5 t early
August, through NEC NOW or authorized NEC resellers. Estimated pricing
for the PowerMate Professional 9000E begins at $2,800.

Company Background

     NEC ComNEC Computer Systems
Division uses a distribution model that enables customers to purchase
BTO and CTO notebooks, servers and desktop products, direct or via a
network oide how, where and when they
want their orders fulfilled. NEC Computer Systems Division is a
division of Sacramento, California-based Packard Bell NEC, Inc., the
third largest PC vendor in the United States according to
International Data Corporation, an independent industry research firm
based in Framingham, Mass.

CONTACT: NEC Computer Systems Division

Micael Wong, 650/528-5875

m.wong@neccsd.com