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Digital Equipment Corporation (NYSE: DEC) today entered the fast-growing notebook marketplace with two Digital HiNote notebook families that redefine style, portability and usability for mobile computer users. The new families of Digital designed notebook computers include five HiNote models and five HiNote Ultra models, and feature breakthrough design in the lightest, slimmest, full-size, full-feature notebooks on the market.
"Digital is enhancing how people interact with their computers," commented Bernhard Auer, vice president and general manager of Digital's Personal Computer Business Unit. "These HiNote notebooks redefine that relationship. The combination of aesthetic and ergonomic design, power, ease-of-use and compatibility makes them extremely appealing to resellers and users alike. With the HiNote line as our entry into the fast-growing notebook market, we continue our drive to become one of the top five PC vendors by the end of 1995."
"We expect Digital's HiNote notebooks to become an instant success with our resellers and customers," added Raymond Weadock, vice president and general manager, Americas, for the Digital Personal Computer Business Unit. "Our channel partners who have reviewed the new systems see both the HiNote and the HiNote Ultra notebooks as ideal additions to their product portfolios."
The Digital HiNote line is designed to provide excellent performance, reliability and ease-of use in a lightweight, sleek design -- at a competitive price. The HiNote systems are targeted at mobile users such as sales and service personnel and others who work out of the office, such as insurance and healthcare professionals, journalists and consultants.
The HiNote Ultra family redefines mobile computing, combining the latest technology in the sleekest, most ergonomic and attractive form factor on the market. At under four pounds with a full 9.5 inch screen, infrared communications, business audio, and the latest in notebook technology, the HiNote Ultra is the first "no sacrifice" notebook for the mobile professional who must have a powerful, portable, presentable system at all times.
Both HiNote and HiNote Ultra notebooks feature an innovative, centered, built-in trackball with a surround click button for left- and right-handed users; a sculpted palm rest for comfort; a full-size 82-key keyboard with 19mm key pitch and 3mm key travel for the touch and feel of a desktop keyboard; and quick release PCMCIA eject buttons that make it easy to...
