| |
G7LZB > ARCHIM 13.07.95 18:19l 103 Lines 5814 Bytes #999 (0) @ EU
BID : 53984_GB7NWI
Read: GUEST
Subj: New machine, A7000
Path: DB0AAB<DB0MFG<OE7XCI<IW3AQL<IN3TUR<IK4NZD<IW2KTL<IK1MSL<IW1BBL<IK2HDG<
GB7DEO<GB7BST<GB7SRC<GB7AVM<GB7WAR<GB7COV<GB7MAX<GB7SAM<GB7OAR<GB7OSP<
GB7NWI
Sent: 950712/1748z @:GB7NWI.#55.GBR.EU Southport #:80326 $:53984_GB7NWI
-- This is sent with the intention of self information only. I have no
-- connection with Acorn Computers Ltd. Whiny-Sysops will be flamed
-- thoroughly.
Acorn Computers, one of the world's leading suppliers of information
technology to schools, has today launched six new 32-bit computers,
extending the successful Risc PC and A-series ranges. The new Risc PC
models, together with the A7000 computer in different configurations, have
increased memory, multimedia and networking capabilities at reduced prices.
The Acorn range, which starts with the A3010 at #299, now includes a second
generation Risc PC 600, two new Risc PC 700 models and three different
configurations of the new A7000, all available with optional low cost CD
ROM drives.
Mike O'Riordan, Sales and Marketing Director at Acorn Computers Ltd,
comments: "The launch of these new products means Acorn can offer schools
and individuals a comprehensive and expanded range of powerful and
affordable computers. The A7000 is a powerful multimedia, network-ready,
32-bit RISC computer, which at #749 offers unbeatable value for money. We
expect it rapidly to become the educational standard."
He continues: "The new Risc PC 600 and the Risc PC 700 continue the
tradition of high-performance multimedia systems offering multi-processor
capability, running Windows as a native operating system alongside Acorn's
intuitive RISC OS, which has been continually refined since its launch in
1989. We now have models with more RAM, more ROM and built-in networking
capacity for lower prices. Schools have asked for this power at lower
prices and this is what we have delivered."
All the new models come with increased ROM (4MB) which contains Acorn's
ROM-based 32-bit operating system, RISC OS, freeing RAM memory for
applications and the hard drive for storing data. By contrast, DOS and
Windows operating systems reside in main memory and users have to buy more
RAM to achieve a similar level of performance. Plug and play networking
using Acorn Access is also available in ROM on all the new Acorn models,
making networking as simple as slotting in a network card.
The A7000 is the latest addition to the A-series range and provides faster
32-bit multimedia functionality and improved networking capabilities. All
three new A7000 models are available with an optional built-in CD ROM drive
for under #100, and faster serial and parallel ports have been included to
enable quicker printing and communications connections.
The A7000 2MB Net costs #749 (REP*), #1049 inc VAT (RRP) and is a
hard-discless personal computer with a built-in Ethernet networking card.
With enhanced screen resolutions, memory and sound performance, the A7000
2MB Net is ideally suited to the networking needs of schools and is
designed to be used with any Acorn networking solution, whether peer to
peer or fileserver technology. The A7000 also comes in two other new
configurations: 2MB of DRAM and a 425 MB hard disc priced at #799 (REP) or
#1099 inc VAT (RRP), or with 4MB of DRAM and a 425MB hard disc, priced at
#875 (REP) or #1199 inc VAT (RRP).
The entry-level Risc PC 600, now with the 32-bit 33 MHz ARM 610 processor,
has been updated to include 16-bit sound and built-in networking software,
and has been reduced in price to #999 (REP) or #1349 inc VAT (RRP).
Additionally, all new Risc PC models come with a minimum of 4MB of DRAM as
standard and are available with an optional low cost CD ROM drive.
The new Risc PC 700 takes full advantage of the new 32-bit 40 MHz ARM 710
processor, with increased execution speed. The Risc PC 700 is available in
two configurations: The Risc PC 700 with 1MB of VRAM, 4MB of DRAM and a
425MB hard disc will cost #1199 (REP) and #1599 inc VAT (RRP); the
top-of-the-range Risc PC 700 with 2MB of VRAM, 8MB of DRAM and an 850MB hard
disc will cost #1499 (REP) or #1989 inc VAT (RRP).
The Risc PC is Acorn's top-of-the-range personal computer which, through its
innovative modular construction, allows fast and easy upgradeability. The
Risc PC also has an innovative second processor slot for extra processor
cards and, by adding a PC card starting at less than #100, can run a
secondary operating system such as Windows natively, rather than under
emulation. The new Risc PC range offers all the traditional strengths of
RISC processing coupled with the additional benefits of interconnection and
interworking with other technologies and products.
The Risc PC, which was originally launched in April 1994, was recently
praised by the Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Shephard, when it
won First Place Gold in the secondary schools' category of the 1994/95
Educational Computing and Technology Awards. It was also chosen as Best
RISC Product of the Year 1994 by Chip, one of Germany's foremost computing
publications.
Founded in 1978, Acorn Computers Ltd designs, develops and markets
appropriate technologies to identified markets and is one of the world's
leading suppliers of information technology to education. The first supplier
of low-cost 32-bit RISC based personal computers in 1987, Acorn remains one
of the most cost-effective research and development organisations in the
industry, renowned for technology innovation which has led to the formation
of Advanced RISC Machines Ltd and Online Media.
Acorn Computer Group plc is the holding company for Acorn Computers Limited,
Acorn Australia, Acorn New Zealand, Acorn GmbH and Online Media. Acorn
Computer Group owns 43% of Advanced RISC Machines Ltd. Online Media, a
division of the Acorn Computer Group, was launched in 1994 with the
objective to design interactive multimedia products.
* REP: Recommended Education Price. All REPs shown are ex VAT.
73's de Tony
Read previous mail | Read next mail
| |
