Research Triangle Park, NC - 23 Sep 1998. IBM today announced four powerful new Aptiva PC models, three of which deliver IBM's industry-leading ViaVoice speech recognition software - providing consumers with one of the most advanced speech-to-text technologies available on a PC. With prices ranging from $899 to $1,799., these new Aptiva models offer consumers an outstanding combination of technology features. Three of the new systems combine Infinity brand speakers with ViaVoice software, allowing the PC to not only type when users talk, but also speak with incredible clarity(1). Rounding out the IBM-exclusive products featured on two of the Aptivas are the Rapid Access Keyboard and ScrollPoint Mouse, both developed to make the PC as easy to use as possible. In addition, these IBM Aptiva PCs come with industry leading Internet tools, unsurpassed service and support and popular software titles(2) that make for a great buy this holiday season.

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Ibm Aptiva 1998

'IBM Aptiva has long been recognized for delivering outstanding multimedia technology to consumers,' said Brian Connors, vice president, IBM Aptiva brand. 'By incorporating the power of IBM's ViaVoice technology into three of these new Aptiva models, we are providing our customers with technology unmatched by the competition.' Specific attributes of each new Aptiva E Series model include:. Aptiva E2U: $899 - features substantial technology and multimedia capabilities, including an AMD-K6-2/333MHz(3) processor with 512K L2 Pipeline Burst cache, 48MB(4) RAM, 6.0 GB(5) hard drive, 4MB SGRAM and a 32X max-14X min CD-ROM(6) drive and complete Lotus SmartSuite. Aptiva E3U: $1,099 - equipped with an AMD-K6-2/350MHz processor and 100MHz front-side bus, 64MB(4) RAM, 8.0 GB hard drive, 4MB SGRAM, 32X max-14X min CD-ROM drive and popular software including IBM ViaVoice and Lotus SmartSuite.

Aptiva E5U: $1,399 - powered by an Intel® 350MHz Pentium® II chip with 100MHz front-side bus, 96MB RAM, an 8.0 GB hard drive, 4MB SGRAM, DVD-ROM drive and popular software including IBM ViaVoice and Lotus SmartSuite. Aptiva E6U: $1,799 - Intel 400MHz Pentium II chip and 100MHz front-side bus, 128MB SDRAM, 13.5 GB hard drive, 4MB SGRAM, DVD-ROM drive and popular software including IBM ViaVoice, Lotus SmartSuite, World Book 1998 Multimedia Encyclopedia and Edmark's Thinkin' Things 1. IBM Owner Privileges: Meeting the Owner's Personal Needs For added protection and piece of mind, all new Aptiva models feature a one year limited warranty(7) and include a one year Owner Privileges(TM) membership(8).

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