Micron Electronics Adds Managed Client PCs to the GSA Schedule

Business Wire, March 23, 1998

NAMPA, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 1998--

Micron ClientPro Provides Complete PC Offering To Federal Customers

Micron Electronics, Inc., (NASDAQ:MUEI), a leading direct vendor of computer systems, now offers one of the industry's best managed network client PCs on the General Service Administration schedule. The ClientPro(R) line of managed desktop PCs increases efficiency in networking environments without compromising technology.

"This is another demonstration of our dedication to provide federal customers the absolute best technology they need at value pricing," said Judith Bitterli, Micron Electronics' vice president of enterprise sales. "The addition of Micron(tm) ClientPro products to the GSA schedule is another step for Micron as we continue to develop and enhance our focus on the public sector market."

Among other award-winning Micron products, the ClientPro 766Xi and the Micron ClientPro VXE desktops will be displayed this week at the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. at FOSE, the nation's largest federal trade show.

The Micron ClientPro 766Xe, a powerful and manageable PC for network environments, combines the industry's most sophisticated desktop management functionality with leading-edge PC technology to offer agencies an outstanding PC solution for high-end, graphics intensive application requirements. Like all ClientPro PC desktops, the 766Xe offers agencies the convenience and stability of custom configurations.

The Micron ClientPro VXE, one of the direct channel's first sub $1,000 corporate PCs, offers a 166MHz Intel(R) Pentium processor with MMX(tm) technology, 32MB EDO RAM, 1.2GB hard disk drive, 16X CD-ROM, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 95, network interface card as well as a 5-year/3-year limited warranty without monitor.

Micron Electronics offers value and convenience with one-stop shopping for a full range of desktops, portables, workstations and servers. In addition, Micron Electronics is known for providing superior customer service and support for all of its constituencies; consumers, corporate and public sector buyers. Micron Electronics accepts orders over the Internet (www.micronpc.com), by phone (1-888-624-1001) or by fax (208-893-3424).

Micron Electronics, Inc., and its subsidiaries manufacture electronic products and provide services for a wide range of computing and digital applications. The Company develops, markets, manufactures and supports PC systems for consumer, business, government and educational use. SpecTek, a division of Micron Electronics, Inc., processes and markets various grades of DRAM products under the SpecTek(R) brand name. Micron Electronics, Inc., common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol MUEI. The Company is majority owned by Micron Technology, Inc. Product information is available by calling 1-800-776-4518 or via the Company's home page on the Internet at http://www.micronpc.com.

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ClientPro is a registered trademark of Micron Electronics, Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

CONTACT: Micron Electronics, Inc.

Denise Smith

208/898-3900

denisesmith@micronpc.com