Fujitsu Siemens Computers launches first 1.7GHz Pentium SILVERLINE PC

Issued by Opportun(at)e for Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Johannesburg, 25 May 2001

Fujitsu Siemens Computers has launched the first 1.7GHz Pentium 4 powered SILVERLINE consumer PC, the fastest in its class, bringing heavy-duty gigahertz power to home computing.

The power boost offered by the 1.7GHz SILVERLINE for home computing has major implications for how people will use PCs in the homes of the future.

Whether used for work, play, learning or communication, the new SILVERLINE will help bring the power of the Internet and digital devices into the heart of the home.

In addition to Pentium 4 processing power, the new SILVERLINE features RDRAM memory, which allows people to download files much faster than before. This will make working from home much easier, as people can work effectively online and communicate quickly with the office. Reliable, speedy Internet access at home will help unlock the potential of the PC as an educational tool, expanding the world of learning beyond the classroom.

The power of the 1.7GHz SILVERLINE makes it ideal for connecting to the exciting array of new digital devices, which connect to PCs - MP3 players, digital cameras, scanners etc. The SILVERLINE`s high quality motion video capability gives consumers television picture quality when viewing films via their PCs. For gamers, the power and excellent graphics of the new SILVERLINE offer better, more realistic gaming experiences and the opportunity to enjoy the most sophisticated new games to the full.

A high-speed graphics adapter, modem, speakers, keyboard and mouse complete the new SILVERLINE, all stylishly packaged in the distinctive silver casing of the SILVERLINE range. The new PC also comes equipped with Windows Millennium edition.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers

Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company and offers one of the world`s most complete product and solution portfolios. Its world-leading technology and innovative IT products span the entire range of personal computing and enterprise computing needs. With extensive manufacturing facilities in Germany and more than 7 000 employees serving our customers, the company operates in 25 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers offers unrivalled expertise in enterprise computing with best-in-class Intel- and Unix-based servers, mainframes and enterprise storage solutions. The company is also one of the leading providers of professional PCs, notebooks and workstations to business customers, and is Europe`s leading supplier of PCs for home users and small offices.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers is jointly owned by Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, and benefits from the combined strengths and innovation of its parent companies. The global cooperation between Fujitsu and Siemens provides access to a worldwide network of service and integration partners as well as more than 80 000 specialists dedicated to the Fujitsu Siemens Computers product and solutions portfolio.

The company has clearly defined its strategic direction, focusing on Business Critical Computing and Mobility solutions as the key drivers of the e-business and the Internet age. Business Critical Computing builds on the core competencies of Fujitsu Siemens Computers and guarantees extremely scalable, secure and always-on IT infrastructures for both current and future e-business environments. The company is also addressing the dramatically increasing demand for advanced solutions that support the mobility of users with anytime access to Internet services and applications - independent of location and device.

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