DECnews/Digital Introduces PC Notebook, Enhances DECpc Line
27-Oct-1992 1114
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts 01754-2571
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... Enhancing Portable Computer Offerings ...
DIGITAL INTRODUCES PC NOTEBOOK, ENHANCES DECpc LINE
MAYNARD, Mass. -- October 27, 1992 -- Digital Equipment Corporation
today introduced the DECpc 325P notebook, its latest entry into the
portable computing market. The DECpc 325P features a fast,
industry-standard, 386SL 25 MHz processor, 16KB of cache, 10-inch
backlit LCD screen, built-in trackball and mouse port, and standard
data/fax modem.
Weighing just 5.9 pounds, the DECpc 325P is one of the lightest
notebooks on the market. It is priced at $2,620, and is available
immediately. The notebook includes 2 MB of RAM, an 80 MB IDE hard
drive, 2400 baud data/9600 baud FAX modem and FAXit software, 3.5"
1.44 MB floppy, MS-DOS 5.0, Microsoft Windows 3.1, QA Plus, AC
Adapter, NiMH Long Life battery, built-in pointing device, Logitech
Trackman trackball, carrying case, 30-day money-back guarantee, one
year return to factory service, and shipping.
Key Features for Maximum Flexibility
The DECpc 325P also includes features not available in
similarly-priced notebooks, including two pointing devices: a
built-in mini-trackball that gives the user quick access to files
when an external mouse isn't convenient; and a standard notebook/
mouse trackball that plugs into a dedicated mouse port.
The unit also comes standard with a fast, industry-standard FAX
modem and supports an optional pocket Ethernet adapter.
The DECpc 325P has ports for serial and parallel peripherals,
external keyboard and mouse, external VGA monitor, and an ISA port
for docking with an optional two-slot ISA expansion chassis. The
unit also includes MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows pre-installed, and
is Digital PATHWORKS-certified. The DECpc 325P replaces the DECpc
320P notebook personal computer, which was introduced earlier this
year. The new system provides higher functionality.
Integral Power Management Functions
Based on the Intel 386SL processor designed for longer notebook
battery life, the DECpc 325P provides the power necessary to run
Microsoft Windows and today's demanding graphical applications. Its
NiMH battery provides four hours of computing per charge, maximized
by a set of power management functions for better performance on the
road.
The DECpc 325P can be configured with up to 8 MB of RAM and an
80 or 120 MB hard drive, and supports a bright 10" Triple Super
Twist VGA display with up to 32 levels of gray. Its 84-key keyboard
includes a full set of function and cursor keys in a standard "T"
layout.
The DECpc 325P is available from Digital's Desktop Direct
catalog by calling 1-800-PCBYDEC. The DECpc 325P's one year
warranty includes repair at a Digital factory with 48-hour
turnaround.
Digital Equipment Corporation, headquartered in Maynard,
Massachusetts, is the leading worldwide supplier of networked
computer systems, software and services. Digital pioneered and
leads the industry in interactive, distributed and multivendor
computing. Digital and its partners deliver the power to use the
best integrated solutions - from desktop to data center - in open
information environments.
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Note to Editors: DECpc, Desktop Direct, Digital and PATHWORKS are
trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.
MS-DOS and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
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