CHEM USA INTRODUCES UNIQUE PC WITH LCD DISPLAY: "MORE THAN A DESKTOP"
New Transportable ChemPC?/b> 3000 with 15.1-inch LCD Display and Intel?Pentium?III Technology
Newark, CA -March 24, 1998 -- CHEM USA Corp. today introduced a new all-in-one desktop PC with a large 15.1-inch flat-panel LCD display designed for space-conscious environments and for users requiring transportable displays for presentations and meetings. The ChemPC?/b> 3000 features an Intel?Pentium?III Processor with speeds of up to 500MHz and Intel 440BX-core logic.
"More than a desktop, the unique ChemPC?/b> 3000 gives users the best of both worlds," said Richard Liu, Chem USA’s vice-president of sales and marketing. "More than a top-of-the-line desktop computer, the ChemPC?/b> has a 15-inch screen with a large viewing area comparable to that of a standard 17-inch CRT monitor and a PC with the power to run multimedia presentations. More than a convenient notebook, the slim LCD display is attached to the PC and the whole unit is light enough to be carried with one hand. The ChemPC?/b> 3000 is a unique, new breed of PC, the epitome of functionality and convenience packed into one compact unit."
The ChemPC?/b> 3000 measures just 13.8 (H) by 14.9 (W) by 7.0 (D) inches (350x378x180 mm), weighs only 16 pounds and features an easy-grip handle to enable the unit to be easily transported from one desktop or meeting location to another. In addition to occupying one-third the space of a traditional desktop PC and consuming only 91 watts (compared to the standard 380 watts used by a PC and CRT monitor), the ChemPC?/b> 3000 generates less heat ?an important consideration for small offices. In addition, the LCD display emits no radiation, making it ideal for medical environments.
The ChemPC?/b> features (2) 168 pin DIMM sockets expandable up to 256MB SDRAM, 4MB of SGRAM and a front side bus running at 100 MHz for high-performance multimedia applications. This SoundBlaster Pro-compatible unit features built-in stereo sound with 3D sound effects and high-performance speakers and microphone.
The 15.1-inch TFT color LCD display supports XGA resolutions up to 1024x768 in 16 million true colors. Scaling functions are supported for multi-resolution applications. A wide viewing angle of 70 degrees to either side of dead center (for a total of 140 degrees), a vertical viewing angle of 60 degrees (120 degrees total), and a tilt range from minus 6 to 25 degrees accommodate multiple simultaneous viewers.
The ChemPC?/b> 3000 comes equipped with a 24X CD-ROM drive, 3.5-inch floppy drive and a choice of 5000 RPM hard drives. The ChemPC?/b>3000 also includes a fast infrared port (FIR) of 4Mbps (compared to standard 150Kbps) for wireless connection to peripherals. Nine additional I/O ports for serial, parallel, etc., are also included. Two Type II or one Type III PCMCIA slots support a 32-bit PC CardBus architecture and Zoomed Video. For fast Web accessibility, the option for the 56Kbps-v.90 modem is through the PCMCIA or PCI add-on slot. The 10/100Base-T LAN is provided as an expansion module, leaving the PCI and PCMCIA expansion slots free.
The ChemPC?/b> 3000 is available now at suggested retail prices starting at $1,999.00. Configuration and market price of the microprocessors determine final price.
ChemPC?and ChemBook?computers are sold nationwide through distributors and retailers. ChemPC?and ChemBook?/b>computers can be shipped pre-loaded with software (optional) and are backed by a one-year warranty, with three years labor and free technical support. Express on-site repair service for corporate accounts in the San Francisco Bay Area and technical support for all products is available from Chem USA Corp.'s Newark facilities.
Chem USA Corp. was established in 1990 to take advantage of the market opportunities for technically advanced, high-quality notebook computers created by the rapid shift in U.S. usage from desktop to mobile PCs. Chem USA Corp.'s administration, marketing and sales, plus service and shipping originate from operations located at 8445 Central Avenue, Newark, CA 94560, telephone 510/608-8818, Fax 510/608-8828, web site www.chemusa.com.
ChemBook?and ChemPC?are trademarks of Chem USA Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.