MICRON ELECTRONICS, INC., INTRODUCES NEXT GENERATION DESKTOP PRODUCTS

Nampa, Idaho, May 6, 1996 Micron Electronics, Inc., today announced the
next generation of computers for its desktop product lines. The next
generation Millennia and Home MPC series of personal computers are
centered around the Intel 82430HX chipset, ultra-fast EDO DRAM, and
pipelined burst cache. All systems feature a newly-designed, unique case
which gives the user increased accessibility for upgrades. The new design
also incorporates a highly-efficient cooling design, resulting in a
quieter overall system. All Millennia and Home MPC systems feature the new
Diamond Stealth 3D 2000 video adapter, which is based on the S3-Virge
chipset and supports MPEG playback and 3D graphics. All systems also
include 8X CDROMs and 16-bit stereo sound.

With this new generation of products, Micron has redesigned its desktop and
minitower products across the board to provide high-performance,
state-of-the-art features. New features incorporate emerging technologies
which support ease of use and simple upgradeability for users. "Based on
customer feedback, Micron developed a unique computer design and case
which cater to both the corporate and home user," said Jeff Moeser,
Director of Desktop Product Marketing for Micron Electronics, Inc.
"Incorporating these new technologies into our entire desktop and
minitower product lines not only benefits our customers, but also helps
Micron to continue to be a technology leader."

Micron Electronics, Inc. manufactures electronic products for a wide range
of computing and digital applications. The Company develops, markets,
manufactures and supports PC systems for consumer and business use,
provides contract manufacturing services to original equipment
manufacturers, maintains a component recovery operation, and assembles and
markets peripheral add-on memory products. The Company is approximately 80
percent owned by Micron Technology, Inc. Micron Electronics, Inc. common
stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol MUEI. Product
information is available by calling 1-800-515-9197 or via the Micron
Electronics home page on the internet at http://www.mei.micron.com.
 
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