CHEM USA INTRODUCES NEW VALUE-PRICED MULTIMEDIA PENTIUM NOTEBOOK

New 133MHz Pentium Multimedia Notebook With 4X CD-ROM, Plug & Play BIOS
Support and Pipeline Burst Mode For 256KB Cache Memory Is
Price/Performance Choice for SOHO, Business Travelers and Entertainment
Users

Hayward, CA -- April 8, 1996 -- CHEM USA Corp. today announced a new
value-priced Pentium-based ChemBook notebook computer with features that
position the Model 5580 as the best price/performance multimedia notebook
computer for the small office/home office (SOHO), business traveler and
entertainment user. The unit features up to 133MHz performance and full
multimedia capability including support for plug and play BIOS, a pipeline
burst mode to increase the efficiency of the 256KB L2 cache memory, and a
removable 4X-speed CD-ROM, with a 6X-speed drive available as an option. 

CHEM USA, a new notebook market star, has a full line of ChemBook (sold
through distributors and retailers) and 5d-brand (available direct)
high-performance, full-featured notebook computers. 

The new ChemBook Model 5580 and 5d Model 4080 Value-Priced CD-ROM Pentium
Notebook Computer with up to 133MHz performance and full video and sound
multimedia capability, up to one GB (gigabyte) removable disk drive
storage capacity, up to 32MB (megabytes) of RAM, a large color screen,
built-in touch pad cursor control, is available now starting at $2,690
suggested retail price, depending on configuration. 

"Fast and affordable multimedia capability is essential for both business
and entertainment users," says Richard Liu, CHEM USA's vice president of
sales and marketing. "With plug and play BIOS support and a highly
efficient cache memory, the new Model 5580 can easily accommodate 4X and
even 6X CD-ROM disks." 

The ChemBook and Sd notebooks feature a Microsoft Sound System- and Sound
Blaster Pro-compatible 16-bit stereo sound system, a choice of processor
speeds from 75-, 90-, 100-, and 120MHz up to 133MHz, 4-, 8-, 16- or 32MB
of RAM, and a removable 500-, 810MB or 1GB hard drive. A 1.44MB floppy
drive is removable to accommodate an extra battery, if desired. 

The ChemBook Model 5580 and Sd Model 4080 Value-Priced CD-ROM Pentium
Notebook Computer can be used as a stand-alone multimedia PC or can easily
function as a desktop PC with the unit's mini-docking station adapter. A
high-speed serial port provides networking and modem capabilities, and a
built-in Hewlett-Packard infrared IRDA interface (COM2) provides instant
wireless connection to peripherals. 

Support for MPEG-compatible high performance software, along with 2MB EDO
Video RAM with a 32-bit PCI video bus and Windows accelerator, ensure fast
display of sharp graphics on a 11.3-inch dual scan, or 11.3-12.1-inch TFT
active matrix screen. 

With one each Type II and Type III PC Card slots, the notebook provides
additional on- or off-line data storage or access to the wealth of
applications available on PC Cards such as fax/modem software downloading,
communications, and other memory-intensive applications. 

The notebook also includes efficient power management features, including a
CPU and global standby mode, plus auto-suspend and auto-power management
support. In addition, an autoswitching AC adapter, NiMH battery and
two-hour fast charge capability help the user manage power when traveling.


ChemBook computers are sold nationwide through distributors and retailers,
while 5d brand models are available direct from Sd Technology, a mail
order division of CHEM USA. ChemBook computers can be shipped pre-loaded
with software (optional) and are backed by a one year warranty, service
and technical support. 5d Notebook computers are shipped pre-loaded with
the Windows 95 operating system, and feature a 30-day money-back guarantee
and one-year warranty. Express repair service and technical support for
all products is available from CHEM USA Corp.'s Hayward facilities. 

CHEM USA Corp. was established in 1991 to take advantage of the market
opportunities for technically advanced, high-quality notebook computers
created by the rapid shift in U.S. usage from desktop to mobile PCs. The
company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery
Co., Taipei, Taiwan, a $500 million, 40-year old publicly traded
manufacturer of computer components and industrial equipment. CHEM USA
Corp.'s administration, marketing and sales, plus service and shipping
originate from operations located at 2368 W. Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA
94545, telephone 510/785-8080, Fax 510/785-1010.
 
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