Unisys Aquanta PCs:  HOTtech and High Speed to Market

The Unisys Personal Computer Division (PCD) has a philosophy about bringing
new products to market.   PCD takes HOTtech (hot technologies), the
just-released state-of-the-art components making headlines, incorporates
them into its full line of mobiles, desktops, and servers, and introduces
them into the market virtually as soon as component OEMs announce
availability.

 Intel announces the Pentium 166 MHz processor on January 4, 1996.

 Unisys ships the first models with the 166 MHz January 29.

 The same day Microsoft releases Windows 95, it is available
 pre-loaded on Unisys PC hardware.

 The Aquanta MN (modular notebook) was one of the first mobiles
 ever configured with newly created PCI bus architecture.

 Comdex, Fall 1995. Unisys was one of a handful of companies
 demonstrating systems based on Pentium Pro processors, and the only
 one demonstrating a four-processor Pentium Pro server.

UNISYS STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS MAKE SPEED TO MARKET POSSIBLE

An early adopter of Intel technology starting with the 8088 processor
family more than ten years ago, Unisys has continued to work closely with
Intel in the areas of engineering, joint marketing, processor definition,
component testing, PCI local bus definition, software and firmware
development, and quality assurance.

One example is the close collaboration of Unisys and Intel in developing
the Open Parallel Unisys Server (OPUS). This technology development
alliance combined the scaleable parallel processor (SPP) interconnect and
Pentium processor from Intel with Unisys enterprise skills; Unisys
bringing the finished product to the commercial UNIX market. Unisys also
uses Intel chip technology for CTOS workstations and servers, SMP Clear
Path server systems, and PC products, from notebooks to desktop and
rackmount servers.

"Unisys and Intel have had a very strong business relationship going back
over ten years and both companies have been able to leverage that
relationship to bring leading-edge products, based on Intel technology, to
our customers." -- Vaughn G. Hysinger, vice president of marketing
operations for the Unisys Personal Computer Division.

The strategic relationship between Unisys and Intel assures customers they
will be able to get optimum value from their Intel technology investment.
From Pentium processor-based notebooks to rackmount servers, the Unisys
Aquanta line has been designed to support Intel processors:

   Aquanta MN modular notebook.  This Pentium processor-based notebook
   offers a choice of 75, 90 or 120MHz Pentium processors.

   Aquanta SC compact desktop workstation.  The SC can be configured
   with 75, 100, 120, and 133MHz Pentium processors.

   Aquanta DL entry desktop.  This DL comes with a choice 75, 100,
   120, 133, 150, or 166MHz Pentium processor options.  There is
   also a Pentium Pro option.

   Aquanta DX mid-range desktop.  This mid-range desktop includes
   a choice of 100, 133, 150 and 166MHz Pentium processors (and faster
   when available).

   Aquanta DM mini-tower system.  The MT comes with a choice 75, 100,
   120, 133, 150, or 166 MHz Pentium processor options.

   Aquanta DM/6 mini-tower system.  The DM/6 supports up to 200MHz
   Pentium Pro processors.

   Aquanta ES half-tower server.  This multi-processor server offers
   Pentium and Pentium Pro processors and has dual processor capacity.

   Aquanta DS full tower server.  The dual-processor DS features dual
   166MHz Pentium processors with 512K cache and dual 200MHz Pentium
   Pro processors with 256K or 512K cache.

   Aquanta QS double-wide tower server.  This server offers up to
   4 Pentium or Pentium Pro processors and features 13
   front-accessible drive bays with RAID options.

   Aquanta rackmount system servers.  The Aquanta QR comes with up
   to 4 CPU drawer units and up to 4 processors and is available
   with the Pentium Pro processor and a motherboard especially
   designed for optimum performance.  The Aquanta DR features up to
   two Pentium or Pentium Pro CPUs per drawer.

   Throughout 1996 Intel will be introducing faster processors and
   the Aquanta family of products will be in lock-step with those
   announcements making maximum use of the new technology.

Throughout 1996 Intel will be introducing faster processors and the Aquanta
family of products will be in lock-step with those announcements making
maximum use of the new technology.

MORE ABOUT WHAT THE FUTURE HAS...
AND MORE ABOUT WHAT UNISYS HAS FOR THE FUTURE

Cutting-edge technologies Unisys recently introduced, or will be
introducing, include: the PCI local bus for better throughput; (USB) the
Universal Serial Bus; Plug and Play; multi-processors on desktops; combo
communication cards for faster throughput; (DMI) Desktop Management
Interface; a card bus for notebooks; Instant On; (EDO) Extended Data Out
memory for faster memory; and infrared data transfer.

PCI LOCAL BUS

A high performance Peripheral Component Interconnect bus is a bit--actually
32- and 64-bits -- of HOTTech. First available on QS Pentium
processor-based quad-servers, the PCI local bus permits better processor
throughput by supporting peripheral delivery transfer rates of 133 Mbps.
The PCI local bus is available today on the AQUANTA DL, AQUANTA DX,
AQUANTA DM, AQUANTA AQUANTA ES, AQUANTA DS, AQUANTA QS, AQUANTA DR,
AQUANTA QR, and the AQUANTA MN.

USB BENEFITS

(USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS

Available from Unisys around 2Q96, USB is another HOTtech idea that will
have a major impact on the desktop PC market. The Universal Serial Bus
permits serial connection of up to 64 devices. Industries, such as
banking, where tellers using PCs are in public view, will find the USB
means they no longer have to hide many cables and wires. Where typical
serial ports carry 14.4 KB, one low cost USB with a single common
interface carries 12 MB for connecting ISDN, PBX, microphones, speakers,
cameras, and more.

PLUG AND PLAY

Plug and Play lets the user add new components and begin working right away
without any special procedures. Add-in hardware, drivers, and operating
systems work together automatically. During upgrades, that can save hours
in reconfiguration time. Plug and Play is available today on Unisys
Pentium processor-based desktops and notebooks.

MULTI-PROCESSORS ON DESKTOPS

Multi-processors on Unisys desktops permit users to take advantage of
Windows NT, SCO UNIX, and OS/2 operating systems at their workstations.
This leaves the server free to perform other tasks and greatly improves
resource sharing.

10 MB TO 100 MB COMBO COMMUNICATION CARDS

Unisys communication cards allow throughput to 100 MB. While many new
buildings are wired for 100 MB, most buildings still do not have that
capacity. Therefore, the combo communication card accepts either10 MB or
100 MB.

DESKTOP MANAGEMENT INTERFACE (DMI)

DMI defines the standard interface between the application and the
hardware. DMI can be adapted for all protocols, platforms, and peripheral
systems; complementing existing network management standards instead of
competing with them. Available in the first half of 1996, DMI means
applications no longer have to be re-written to support different
operating systems.

CARD BUS

An improvement over the 16-bit PCMCIA, which requires power on/off, the
32-bit card bus offers dynamic insertion for added ease-of-use, and
permits the doubling of information transfer rates. In addition, the card
bus offers easy connection to the PCI bus.

INSTANT ON

Even while a PC is left unattended, Instant On will accept faxes, answering
machines, etc. Instant On is scheduled for availability in the first half
of 1996 on Unisys desktops.

EXTENDED DATA OUT (EDO)

A new DRAM technology, EDO improves the read cycle timing by allowing data
to be present at the output for more time than the fast page mode.
Scheduled for availability on all Unisys products in 1996, EDO makes a 15%
improvement in memory speed for minimum or no cost increase.

INFRARED (IRDA)

Available on desktops and Pentium processor-based notebooks, Infrared
permits data transfer between peripheral devices, and between desktops and
notebooks without cables.

At no time in the history of computers has technology provided so many
options or been changing so rapidly. In this climate, the challenges and
choices facing purchasing specifiers can be daunting. That is why it is
important for IT professionals to note that Unisys continues to work hard
at bringing swift integration of the best state-of-the- art technology to
its customers.

"Business demands are constantly in flux, constantly changing and
expanding. To keep up with those demands, Unisys Personal Computer
Division provides the broadest range of products possible and ensures they
remain state-of-the-art. Getting there first with the 'most' product.
That's our mission." -- Vaughn G. Hysinger, vice president of marketing
services for the Unisys Personal Computer Division.

UNISYS -- THE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY

As an information management company, Unisys acts as a solutions and
systems integrator for business and government, complementing those
integration skills with a full range of consulting and implementation
services, information technology and vertical industry expertise. The
company's perspective extends beyond supplying technology to delivering
comprehensive information management solutions. Access the Unisys home
page on the World Wide Web - http://www.unisys.com - for further
information.

PERSONAL COMPUTER DIVISION (PCD)

The charter of PCD is to provide optimized client/server computing
solutions to PC customers worldwide. PCD applies mission-critical quality
standards to hardware and qualifies virtually every software operating
environment for Unisys PC and server platforms. Access the Personal
Computer Division home page on the World Wide Web -
http://www.pc.unisys.com - for further information.
 
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