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PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: John Schwartz
Director of Sales - 888-ASK-CSS1
Date: May 7, 1997

Computer Sales & Service ANNOUNCES:

    Pentium® II Power !!

Leading the Computer World in High Performance, High Reliability Products, Computer Sales & Service Company of Cranford, New Jersey, a manufacturer and marketer of custom configured, built-to-order computer systems, today announced the introduction of a new family of systems based on Intel's latest CPU, the Pentium II Processor. The new line of systems are called: American Power II ® personal computers.

Computer Sales & Service's Power II ® family offers both a 233MHz and 266MHz version, optimized to run today's and tomorrow's most popular application and operating system software. These systems are Ideal for Database and File Server applications, as well as Software Development, Graphics Design, Engineering, Multimedia, CAD/CAM/CAE and Scientific Computing.

John Schwartz, Director of Sales and Marketing says, "Offering Pentium II Microprocessing with built-in MMX technology, they are far and away the fastest desktop systems available today representing a quantum leap in performance. Customers have the opportunity to custom configure these systems by having them built-to-order, based on their specific requirements."

Computer Sales & Service also manufactures PCs, Workstations and Servers that are based on INTEL's Pentium CPU, single or multiple INTEL Pentium Pro, as well as AMD K5 and K6 CPUs.

Founded in 1993, Computer Sales & Service has exhibited phenomenal growth, as it markets to Fortune 500 and government buyers, Resellers and individual purchasers. Retail prices for the Power 2 start at $1399.

Commercial Resellers end OEM Accounts across North America have experienced rapid growth due to a flexible infrastructure which provides the type of Technological Solutions, Customer Service and Warranty Support which gives Resellers a competitive edge.

For more Information on these products or any other Computer Sales & Service Company products or services please contact:

    Computer Sales & Service COMPANY
    6 COMMERCE DRIVE
    CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 07016
    http://www.compamericadirect.com

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

American Power ® 2 Series
  • INTEL ® Pentium @ II 233 MHz CPU 512K Cache
  • INTEL Pentium II PCI Motherboard with AGP
  • UltraDMA Enhanced IDE Controllers on board
  • Optional FAST ULTRA WIDE SCSI Controllers
  • Enhanced Pentium II ATX 2.0 Form Factor
  • "No Tool Access" Mini-Tower Case:
      (2) 3.5" Internal Drive Bays
      (1) 3.5" and (3) 5.25" External Drive Bays
      200 Watt U.L. Power Supply
      Dimensions: 8.94"W x 14.76"H x 17"D
  • 32MB EDO SIMM Memory (Upgrade-able to 256 MB)
  • 4GB IDE Hard DIsk Drive (Upgrade-able to 4 Drives, and SCSI/Ultra Wide Drives)
  • 24X EIDE CD-ROM Drive (Upgrade-able to 16X and SCSI)
  • Optional 4-8 GB Standard or SCSI Tape Backup Unit
  • Optional internal removable ZIP or JAZ Drive
  • Optional 4X/8X CD-ROM Recorder
  • 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive
  • 4MB AGP-PCI SVGA Video
  • 56K upgradeable/33.6K/14.4K BPS FAX MODEM
  • 16 Bit Yahama OPL-3 Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Sound On-Board
  • 300 Watt Surround Sound 3D Stereo Speakers with Ultra Woofer
  • Desktop Microphone with INTERNET TELEPHONE Package
  • 104-Key Windows 95 PS/2 Keyboard
  • Optional "Built In" PAPERPORT SCANNER with XEROX Textbridge ® OCR and Automatic Operation
  • 3 Button Logitech PS/2 Mouse
  • Serial Ports - (2) RS-232C 16550A-Compatible 9-Pin Serial Ports
  • Printer Ports - (1) IBM Parallel Bidirectional /EPP-ECC Printer Port
  • Optional HP LASERJET Series 5 Printer or HP COLOR DESKJET (855 series)
  • Windows 95 (3.5 or CDROM)
  • PERSONAL OFFICE SOFTWARE BUNDLE (WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT, Huge Game Bundle, Comptons MPC Encyclopedia, Internet Suite: MS Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Email, FTP, Telnet), MS Active Movie, MS Windows Messaging, McAfee AntiVirus 3.0, Windows Entertainment Pack, Leonardo DaVinci, Paper Airplanes, US and World Atlas, Typing Teacher, Chess Master 4000, Spectre Virtual Reality, Media Developer, Backup for 95, ALL Absolutely FREE!
  • COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS COMPS: Discount access with automatic installation and setup for AOL, MSN, COMPUSERVE, PRODIGY, MCI, NETCOM, and many other Internet service providers! Free personal home page included!
  • Choice of 14", 15" .28mm Flat Screen, 17" .28mm Digital, 17" .25mm Diamond Tron and 20" Advanced High Resolution Energy Saving Color Monitors (NOTE: viewing area on monitor is slightly less than indicated).
  • FREE Windows 95 "Getting Started" Training Tape!
  • FREE Windows 95 "Learn All of Windows 95" on CDROM !
  • 100% Windows NT Certified
  • 100% Compatible with Microsoft DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups, SCO UNIX, IBM 0S/2 and Novell
  • FCC Class B Approved
  • Assembled in the U.S.A.
  • 5 Year Standard Warranty
  • 10 Year Optional Warranty
  • Lifetime Basic Technical Support
  • Optional ON-SITE Field Service

END USER PRICES STARTING AT $1399.
(Configurations may vary in some areas...)

Computer Sales & Service's Five Year Standard Warranty covers all defects in design and manufacture: return a defective component to American and we will replace it FOR FREE, for up to 5 Years after you purchase it !

If you need on-site assistance American's standard On-Site Service and Support programs are for you. Purchase our optional $59 (for the first 18 months) On-Site Field Service, and experienced technicians travel to your office and repair or replace any component. Telephone support is provided FREE for basic technical questions, additional consultants are available at industry standard rates.

Computer Sales & Service ANNOUNCES

Pentium ® II Power !!

CONTACT: Computer Sales & Service COMPANY
6 COMMERCE DRIVE
CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 07016
888-ASK-CSS1 - fax: 908-272-6297
http://www.compamericadirect.com
May 7, 1997