NEC Computer Systems Division Announces Availability of the PowerMate Series of Desktop Computers With Intel's Pentium III 600MHz Processors

Business Wire, August 2, 1999

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999--

NEC PowerMate ES 5200 and VT 300 Series Offer

Stability and Advanced Performance

NEC Computer Systems Division (NEC CSD) today announced that its PowerMate series of desktop PCs now integrates Intel's newly-announced Pentium III 600MHz processor, the fastest Pentium III processor available.

This latest development establishes PowerMate as a stable platform for the last three generations. Pricing for a NEC PowerMate ES 5200 PC featuring a 600MHz Pentium III processor, 4.3GB(2) hard drive, 32MB RAM, 4MB Video, 10/100 LAN and Windows(R) 98 begins at $1,599.(3) The PowerMate VT 300 PC with a 600MHz Pentium III processor, 4.3GB hard drive, 32MB, 40X max variable-speed CD-ROM(1), 4MB Video and Windows(R) 98 is available for approximately $1,549.(3)

"We're committed to providing stable desktop PCs at competitive prices. By incorporating Intel's fastest processor in NEC's PowerMate series, our customers will reap the rewards of a stable platform and improved performance," said Bob Levin, product line director, desktops and displays for NEC CSD.

The PowerMate ES 5200

The PowerMate ES (Enterprise Solution) Series offers a flexible computing solution that is designed for the networked environment and is tuned by using proven technologies that can make it simple for IT professionals to manage large-scale rollouts and help ensure comprehensive compatibility among different configurations. NEC's PowerMate ES 5200 Series leverages a single scaleable motherboard across three chassis form factors (slim desktop, desktop, and minitower) to provide a simplified enterprise-wide solution. These chassis incorporate an easily upgradeable and serviceable NLX board design and have ergonomic features such as front panel volume control and USB connectivity.

The design also features an easily removable chassis cover, slide out system boards and convenient access to peripherals. These manageability features can be a factor in helping to lower the total cost of ownership to your system. Advanced management is ensured by integrated Ethernet networking and LANDesk(R) Client Manager software from Intel Corporation. In addition, NEC's MagicEye(TM) technology provides on-board hardware monitoring of temperature and system health, as well as fault detection and prevention features. -0-

     Features and benefits of the NEC PowerMate ES Series include:

--   Intel Celeron, Pentium II, or Pentium III processors with speeds
     up to 600MHz

--   440BX full-featured chipset on a highly integrated small
     form-factor "universal motherboard" offering Celeron through
     Pentium III support

--   Open standards-based management software for simplified
     management (DMI 2.0 compliant) including Intel LANDesk(R) Client
     Manager 3.2, NEC's WebTelligent web based system manager, NEC
     SNMP Agent, McAfee(R) VirusScan(TM), NEC Security (floppy,
     serial, parallel disable utility), and Cheyenne Backup

--   Easy-to-maintain NLX form factor

--   Integrated LAN, AGP graphics and 16-bit audio for fully featured,
     yet cost-effective, desktop solution

--   Easily upgradeable form factors that allow investment protection
     to grow with business needs

--   Built-to-order and configured-to-order systems

--   Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows NT(R) 4.0
     Workstation installed and Windows 2000 Ready

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The PowerMate VT 300

Designed to offer large institutions and small-to-medium-sized enterprises a great value in a desktop computer, the PowerMate VT 300 (Value and Technology) Series brings mainstream performance and flexibility at an exceptional value to the market. The modular and scaleable design allows customers to configure the system with a variety of options including 2X AGP graphics ranging from 4MB to 16MB; Ultra-DMA/33 hard drives from 4.3GB to 13GB(2); 40X max variable-speed CD-ROM or 6X max variable-speed DVD-ROM, all of which make the VT Series a flexible platform ideal for a wide range of applications and budgets. -0-

     Features of the NEC PowerMate VT 300 include:

--   uATX micro-tower form factor to maximize space

--   Choice of Intel Processors: Celeron 333, 366, 400, 433MHz,
     Pentium II 350, 400, and Pentium III 450, 500 and 600MHz

--   2X AGP graphics accelerator: 4MB ATI Rage IIC or 8MB ATI XPERT98
     or 16 MB Diamond Viper 550

--   Fast memory (100MHz SDRAM)

--   Fast Ultra DMA/33 EIDE hard drive support

--   Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
     Workstation installed and Windows 2000 Ready

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Availability

The NEC PowerMate ES 5200 PC are available built- and configured-to-order from NEC CSD directly at 888/632-8701 or www.nec-computers.com, or through select resellers.

NEC PowerMate UltraCare Service

NEC CSD was one of the first personal computer manufacturers in the industry to offer an innovative, comprehensive service and support program. NEC CSD's highly acclaimed UltraCare(R) Service offers a standard, three-year limited warranty(5) on all parts, labor and technical support. In addition, upon registration, the customer receives one year of UltraCare Service, NEC CSD's enhanced warranty service program for free on-site service(6). For the second and third years, customers may obtain for an additional fee service at authorized service centers. Upgrades are available for up to five years. In the United States and Canada, UltraCare Service includes a toll-free hot line to request on-site service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.