IBM Aptiva E76 = enduring value at an affordable price
IBM unveils first Aptiva E Series model powered by an Intel Pentium II processor
Somers, New York (March 03, 1998) – IBM today announced the Aptiva E76, the first model of its award-winning Aptiva E Series to be powered by an Intel Pentium II processor. The Aptiva E76 combines outstanding performance with the superior expandability consumers have grown to expect from IBM Aptiva PCs. The result is the ideal combination of performance and affordability.
“We are pleased to offer our most powerful Aptiva E Series yet, featuring an Intel Pentium II processor,” said Brian Connors, Vice President, IBM Aptiva brand. “This announcement reflects our commitment to deliver leading technology to the successful Aptiva E Series line at a surprisingly affordable price.”
The IBM Aptiva E76 features leading technology such as a powerful 300MHz(1) Intel Pentium II processor, 64MB2 of RAM, an 8.0GB(2) hard drive, 24X-max CD ROM drive(3), a K56 Flex modem(4) and 512K of L2 cache, priced at only $1,799(5). The system also includes top of the line multimedia features such as ATI Rage Pro hardware accelerated 3D graphics with Direct3D, 4MB3 of SGRAM and SRS 3D Surround sound. Consumers can expand the value of the system even further through special discount and protection privileges of IBM’s Owner Privileges program. The model is available now at retail stores across the country, as well as through IBM Consumer Direct. The Aptiva E76 will also be available in markets around the world in coming weeks and months.
“The IBM Aptiva E76 offers consumers great performance and multimedia features at an excellent price,” said Wayne Inouye, senior vice president for Personal Computers and Home Office, Best Buy. “IBM has clearly proven that it has listened to consumer’s demands and is delivering uncompromising value to Aptiva customers.”
IBM also introduced two new ThinkPad models developed specifically for distribution through consumer retail channels. With prices starting at $1,599(6), the ThinkPad 310ED and 385XD deliver mobile computing solutions with outstanding value and affordability to the consumer marketplace.
Source: IBM