IBM PC Line Redrawn
R. Krause - September 27, 2000

Event Summary

9/14/2000 [Source: IBM]IBM has added new models to its NetVista PC family, completing the desktop PC model transition begun earlier this year. The activity continues IBM's Edge of Network initiative, with devices designed from the ground up for fast, high-bandwidth Internet access, easy set-up and simplified use.Additions include: New Netvista desktop systems New data recovery/data transfer softwareIBM Direct 'Build Your Own' NetVista models New IBM microdrive NetVista models with Microsoft Millenium software pre-loaded The new models offer software stability, with common designs deployed among several different design styles - including desktop, micro-tower and mini-tower. The majority of enterprise customers use custom software, which has to be re-qualified with every new systems deployment, an expensive process that can take 60 - 90 days. With one platform offered across a choice of design styles, the NetVista A40 models help eliminate the need for software re-qualification...