1-Ghz Desktop-Replacement Notebook Pc From Micro Express Has 15.1-Inch Screen, Dvd And Internal Ethernet - Company Business and Marketing - Hardware Review - Evaluation

EDP Weekly's IT Monitor, Feb 12, 2001

Micro Express introduces a desktop-replacement high-performance multimedia notebook PC with a brilliant 15.1-inch SXGA TFT active matrix screen, a DVD drive and an internal 10/100 Ethernet interface.

Based on the new Intel PIII-1000 microprocessor, the NP1000A is both very fast and very convenient to use.

This extremely fast notebook PC includes 256-MB of RAM, a 20-GB Ultra DMA hard disk, an 8X DVD drive (built in), a 56K V.90 FAX/modem (built in), 64-bit 3D wavetable sound with dual built-in stereo speakers, a built-in 10/100 Ethernet interface and Windows 98SE installed. The screen supports 1600 x 1200 resolution in True Color (16.7 million colors) mode. A simultaneously operating external CRT can be supported at up to 1600 x 1200 resolution in True Color mode. A 16-MB ATI Rage Mobility-128 video card drives the displays. With 102-key keyboard, touchpad cursor controller, built-in microphone and carrying case, the NP1000A sells for just $2699.

Smart lithium-ion batteries and power-saving software and electronics assure long life. Power management software also includes doze, sleep and suspend/resume modes. Typical battery life is 3 hours.

The system measures 11 inches (D) x 14 inches (W) x 2.2 inches (H). The weight, including Lithium-ion smart battery, is 9.25 pounds.

A full 4-year warranty is included on parts and labor for this PC through Philips-Magnavox. A toll-free number is provided for free unlimited technical support, which is available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, as part of the exclusive Micro Express "Always" customer support program.

The NP1000A is available now, direct from Micro Express, either by phone or by e-commerce, through the Micro Express Web site at www.microexpress.net.