GRiD Introduces Rugged Notebook With An Intel386 SL Microprocessor and
Built-in Pointing Device

Chicago, IL, April 6, 1992--GRiD Systems Corp. today introduced the GRiD
1660, a 25MHz Intel386 SL-based notebook computer that weighs 5.9 pounds,
has a built-in micro trackball pointing device and utilizes a
magnesium-encased display for increased ruggedness. The 1660 was
introduced today at the Spring COMDEX trade show.

The GRiD 1660 supports up to 20MB of RAM, has 64KB of cache memory and
comes standard with an 125MB hard disk drive for a combination of features
that provides the level of performance necessary to operate- 32-bit
software while maintaining full DOS and Windows capability. The 1660
features a triple supertwist sidelit LCD--with four-inch fluorescent
tubes--which delivers sharp, clear text images and graphics with clean,
consistent illumination across the entire 10-inch display. A high degree
of connectivity comes from a built-in 200-pin AT bus connector and an
optional docking station.

GRiD designed the 1660 to meet the computing needs of a variety of mobile
professionals, said GRiD President D. Bruce Walter. The notebook's
power-saving 386SL processor, integrated pointing device, nickel-hydride
power supply, enhanced display and connectivity make it ideal for sales
automation, financial analysis, data collection and other mobile business
applications.

Walter said, "We believe the GRiD1660 is the notebook computer that many
corporations and mobile professionals have been waiting for. Its use of
Intel386 SL technology, cache memory and a 125MB hard disk drive, all of
which is protected by durable plastic caseworks and a magnesium encased
display, make an ideal traveling companion.

"But just as important is our belief that the 1660 can be the mobile
professional's total computing solution. Instead of having a computer for
the road, one for the office and one at home, the GRiD 1660--with a
docking station -- can serve the mobile professional in all those areas."

The 1660 is the first GRiD notebook to incorporate magnesium into its
design, according to Michael Gibbons, product manager for the GRiD 1660.

"We've found that the majority of damaged screens--typically the most
vulnerable part of a notebook--are caused by people dropping objects on
the back of the displays," Gibbons said. "Magnesium allows us to protect
the display without adding weight."

GRiD designers incorporated numerous power-management features into the
1660. Its nickel metal hydride battery provides more power per unit-weight
than conventional high-density NiCads. GRiD's power management features
are matched with the 386SL's hardware power management features. With its
"suspend" and "resume" modes, the 1660 can automatically shut down those
components not in use and bring the user right back to where they left off
in an application, even when running protected mode software, such as
Windows, in enhanced mode. In its sleep mode the 1660 can sleep for up to
one week. While asleep, the 1660 can "wake up" to receive electronic mail
or faxes. When a transmission is complete, the 1660 goes back to sleep.

The GRiD 1660 comes standard with 2MB RAM, an 125MB hard disk drive, one
3.5-inch floppy disk drive, MS -DOS 5.0, Windows 3.1, 64KB cache memory
and an internal removeable/ rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery
pack. Options include a 25MHz 80387SL math co-processor, additional RAM
for a total of 20MB RAM and a data/fax modem capable of sending data at
2400 bps with MNP 5 as well as sending and receiving faxes at 9600 bps
(Group 3/Class 1).

The GRiD 1660, available in May 1992, is priced at $3,995 in standard
configuration.

The 1660's built-in, 200-pin AT bus and optional docking station allow it
to run all popular desktop applications. The 1660's docking station will
support one full-length 16-bit and one half-length 16-bit AT card,
providing connectivity to a variety of industry standard communications
protocols, including ethernet and token-ring.

The docking station is scheduled to be available early in the third quarter
of 1992.

GRiD designs, manufactures, markets and services laptop, pen, desktop and
multimedia computers, pen-based software development tools, electronic
mail and networking systems. GRiD, located at 47211 Lakeview Blvd.,
Fremont, CA 94537, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tandy Corporation, Fort
Worth, TX, a leading manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronics
and computers.

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