PACKARD BELL POWERHOUSE PCS DELIVER COMPLETE INTERNET SOLUTION

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- For the millions of people itching to cruise the
information superhighway, Packard Bell's entire line of PCs provides the
ultimate Internet vehicle. Packard Bell's multimedia systems offer
high-speed modems, the latest in multimedia sound, video and graphics, the
industry's most comprehensive bundle of online service providers, plus
Packard Bell's exclusive Direct Internet Access.

With Packard Bell Direct Internet Access, users can go directly to the
World Wide Web with just a few clicks of the mouse. The program features a
high speed graphic Web browser and electronic mail capability, plus Usenet
and FTP access, so users can download files from any Internet site. Users
can try the service risk-free, as Packard Bell offers the first seven
hours of access time at no cost.

Packard Bell PCs also offer another on-ramp to the Internet, with software
and start-up options for CompuServe, America Online, Prodigy and The
Microsoft Network. By bundling connections to all four leading service
providers, Packard Bell makes it easy for novices and experts alike to
choose the online experience that best fits their needs.

Once online, users can track daily stock market reports, send e-mail to
friends, family and business partners, enter chat rooms for lively
discussions, play online games, get the latest sports scores or even book
a much-needed vacation.

Net surfers can go direct to the Internet by using Packard Bell's
pioneering graphic user interface, Navigator. This easy-to-use software
tutorial guides users directly to one of three home locations, including
the InfoRoom, where they can access every Internet option loaded on the
PC. From Navigator's InfoRoom, users can easily launch Packard Bell's
Direct Internet Access or any of the online services, by simply clicking
the onscreen icon of that service provider.

"Packard Bell's multimedia PCs deliver the complete integrated Internet
solution," said Mal Ransom, vice president, marketing. "By providing high
speed modems, software and a choice of online providers, Packard Bell
provides the perfect launching pad for exploring the Internet. Our company
is committed to making easy-to-use PCs loaded with options that will peak
the interest of every consumer."

Based in Sacramento, Calif., Packard Bell designs, manufactures and markets
a broad range of PC-compatible desktop computers. Packard Bell is the
leading supplier of PCs in the U.S. mass retail channel, according to
Audits and Surveys, a research firm that tracks the retail market. Packard
Bell is the fourth largest computer company worldwide in terms of
shipments, according to International Data Corp., Framingham, Mass. The
company maintains a home page on the World Wide Web at
http://www.packardbell.com, featuring product information, news releases,
technical support contacts and links to interesting websites.

For product service and support, contact: support@packardbell.com
 
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