INTRODUCES FIVE NEC SELECT SOLUTIONS FOR THE BUSINESS OFFICE COMPUTING
ENVIRONMENT; TEAMS MICROSOFT OFFICE FOR WINDOWS WITH DESKTOP AND PORTABLE
SYSTEMS

Boxborough, Massachusetts, August 17, 1992--In conjunction with today's
introduction of the NEC Select Solutions program, NEC Technologies, Inc.
announced the first series of "solution-ready" systems for the business
office environment--The Personal Office, The Professional Office, The
Power Office, The Mobile Office, The Enhanced Mobile Office, and The
Portable Presenter. Available immediately, these solutions feature
Microsoft Office for Windows Fe-loaded/configured and optimized on the NEC
PowerMate SX/25i, PowerMate 486SX/2Si, and PowerMate 486/50i desktop
systems, and the UltraLite SL/20, UltraLite SL/20P, and UltraLite SL/25C
notebook computers.

All NEC's Select Solution systems for the business office environment are
defined and configured in NEC's software labs, in collaboration with
Microsoft, for optimum performance, ease-of-use, and greatest
functionality. DOS and Windows parameter and configuration files are
defined, tuned and optimized for a particular application and hardware
platform. Other configuration adjustments include sizing and positioning
of the Windows permanent swap file on disk, proper installation of device
drivers, configuring optimum disk caching, re-sizing Windows icons for
easier viewing in high resolution modes, and logical grouping and layout
of the Windows desktop.

Adding additional value to NEC Select Solution systems for the business
office are the inclusion of "Information Center" icons which appear on
screen upon system start-up for quick and easy information access,
personal training software tutorials, a Visual Basic library, and a
Microsoft mouse.

"Users of NEC Select Solution systems will benefit enormously from NEC's
intense Windows optimization and configuration efforts that will ensure
the best application performance of their software," said Joel Diamond,
technical director of the Windows User Group Network (WUGNET), and
international technical organization for Windows users and developers.

"The level of integration and optimization achieved between Microsoft
software and NEC hardware represents added value for customers. From a
value perspective, the turnkey NEC Select Solutions are also easy to buy
and use, and easier for MIS organizations and end-users to implement,"
said James Berrett, chief operating executive at NEC Technologies, Inc.
"Users simply don't have the time to sift through piles of hardware and
software documentation. Instead, NEC has invested the time and engineering
resources to insure that the best operating platform is plug-and-play."

"Microsoft and NEC have teamed up to offer the type of business solutions
customers are asking for," said Steve Ballmer, Executive Vice President,
Worldwide Sales and Support Group, Microsoft Corporation. "People are
flocking to Microsoft Windows and Microsoft applications for Windows
because they're easier to use. With NEC Select Solutions, users can start
realizing the benefits of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as soon as
they turn on their machines."

NEC SELECT SOLUTIONS: BUSINESS OFFICE PRODUCT OFFERINGS 

The Personal Office

An entry-level solution for small businesses or departments within a
corporation, the Personal Office features Microsoft Office for Windows on
a PowerMate SX/25i desktop computer. The Personal Office is an ideal
solution for first time users or those who need to use only one or two
applications at a time, but don't want to sacrifice performance for
price.

The Professional Office

Designed as a cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized businesses
and corporate departments that require additional "stations" for increased
productivity or replacement of older equipment, the Professional Office
teams Microsoft Office for Windows with a PowerMate 486SX/25i for desktop
computer. The increased application productivity of the Professional
Office is provided via Word for Windows version 2.0, Excel 4.0, and
Powerpoint 3.0.

The Power Office

The Power Office has been developed for users within corporate departments
and/or medium-sized businesses who require maximum computing performance
to increase office productivity. In order for these users to remain
productive--without having to wait for the system to "catch up"--a very
powerful system is required to handle the large overhead of processing and
memory management tasks. Comprised of a PowerMate 486/50i with Microsoft
Office for Windows and a MultiSync 3FGx color monitor, the Power Office
provides users with a strong office productivity system.

The Mobile Office, The Enhanced Mobile Office, and The Portable Presenter

NEC also has developed three portable Select Solution systems--The Mobile
Office, The Enhanced Mobile Office, and The Portable Presenter--for
professionals who conduct a significant amount of business away from the
office. The Mobile Office is based on the UltraLite SL/20 notebook
computer, The Enhanced Mobile Office is based on the UltraLite SL/20P pen
notebook computer, and The Portable Presenter is anchored by the UltraLite
SL/2SC, the industry's first active matrix color notebook computer. All of
these Select Solution systems include Microsoft Office for Windows, an
UltraLite 14.4 Data/Fax modem device, and an attractive leather case for
ease of portability. A cellular phone upgrade kit is available for all of
the portable solutions.

All NEC Select Solution systems for the business office environment can be
shipped Network Ready--whereby network hardware and Novell software are
pre-installed and configured for immediate use upon connection to the
network.

Service and Components/Options

All NEC Select Solution system customers are entitled to free one-year,
on-site service and unlimited "800" telephone technical support.

The Personal Office, Professional Office, and Power Office are based on
NEC's PowerMate Image series of desktop computers, featuring the
industry's first-to-market local bus video technology, and are outfitted
with NEC's award-winning MultiSync 3FGx color monitors. In addition,
PowerMate Image systems are easily expandable and upgradeable, allowing
maximum system flexibility. Options for these solutions include:

* Novel NetWare and NetWare Lite

* 2400 bps modem or 9600 bps fax modem

* NEC Multimedia Upgrade Kit and digital audio cable kit In addition, all
NEC Select Solutions systems include a full documentation set, library of
floppies, Microsoft mouse, and a mouse pad.

Pricing and Distribution Information

NEC Select Solutions for the business office computing environment will be
available from approximately 200 qualified NEC Select Solutions resellers
nationwide at the following prices: Desktop Solutions:

Portable Solutions:

The Personal Office    $2,739  The Mobile Office           $3,579
The Prof. Office       $2,929  The Enhanced Mobile Office  $3,979
The Power Office       $3,649  The Mobile Presenter        $5,529
Network Ready Option    $ 199

For more information about NEC Select Solutions, counsel about matching
Solutions to applications or to locate the nearest participating dealer,
call 1-800-374-8000 after August 24th when the products begin shipping.

Microsoft Corporation

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

NEC Technologies. Inc.

NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of computers and peripherals
for the North American market. Product lines include award-winning
ProSpeed laptop computers, UltraLite notebook computers, MultiSync FG
monitors, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, PowerMate Image and Express
systems products, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is
a subsidiary of NEC Corporation.

NEC Technologies
1414 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719
508-264-8000

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