Winner of 'Best New Technology' Award at 2005 FOSE Government IT Trade Show
NAMPA, Idaho, April 25 /PRNewswire/ -- MPC Computers, a Gores Technology
Group company, today announced the TransPort(R) X3100 notebook computer, which
was recently awarded the Best New Technology award in the notebook category at
FOSE, the premier government IT trade show held annually in Washington, DC.
This is the second consecutive FOSE Best New Technology award for the
TransPort notebook product line.
"We are delighted that the TransPort X3100 won the Best New Technology
award at FOSE," said Paul Petersen, MPC's vice president of product marketing
and development. "For the second year in a row, MPC has been recognized as a
leader in the design and development of government-focused notebook products,
and this award reaffirms our commitment to our government customers."
The TransPort X3100 offers the latest in mobile technology and features
the new Intel 915PM chipset, which supports up to 2GB of high-speed 533MHz
DDR2 memory and significantly increases system performance. This notebook
also offers Serial ATA hard drives for higher data transfer rates, and
enhanced graphics capabilities with PCI-Express video graphics up to 256MB.
The system also includes integrated Bluetooth technology for personal wireless
connectivity.
Furthermore, the X3100 provides legacy port and bay support for government
users. In order to support existing peripherals, the notebook features legacy
ports including Parallel, Serial and PS2 connections. Additionally, the X3100
notebook integrates a hard drive, floppy drive and optical drive in the
chassis so that users can access all three bays simultaneously without
swapping modules -- a feature that government customers have indicated they
will need at least through 2005.
For added security, the TransPort X3100 includes an integrated biometric
fingerprint scanner and Smart Card Reader (Common Access Card). When enabled,
the biometric fingerprint scanner requires the user to properly scan his or
her fingerprint before being granted access to the system. This feature can
also be applied to specific files or applications on the PC, which
automatically encrypts select data files or folders to ensure that only
authorized users will be able to access their own data. Additionally,
fingerprint recognition provides the benefit of replacing all the user's
passwords in one simple scan of the finger. The integrated Smart Card Reader,
along with the additional ActivCard Gold CAC software, enables government
users to access secure hardware and data as well.
The TransPort X3100 features:
* Intel Centrino(TM) mobile technology
* Intel 915PM chipset
* 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM up to 2GB
* Serial ATA hard drive support
* Gigabit Ethernet
* Integrated Bluetooth technology
* Legacy support for Serial and Parallel Ports, and 4 USB 2.0 ports
* Integrated biometric fingerprint scanner & Smart Card reader
* Tool-less removable hard drive
* Floppy drive or second battery in Modular Bay 1
* ATI Mobility Radeon X700 64MB or 256MB PCI Express graphics
* Two Type II or One Type III PCMCIA card slots
* Cross compatibility with T3100 components
* Backward compatibility with optical drives, battery, AC adapter and
port replicator
X3100 Sample Configuration and Price
Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (1.6GHz)
256MB 533DDR2 SDRAM
40GB Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
24X Variable Speed CD-ROM Drive
64MB ATI Mobility Radeon X700
Integrated Bluetooth
Integrated Modem V.92
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional
Microsoft Office XP Small Business
Optical USB mini-mouse 2 button/scroll
Biometric Fingerprint Security Scanner
3 years Parts, Technical Support, and Depot Repair
Suggested Retail Price: $1,899.00
Standard Service & Support
The TransPort X3100 notebook includes 3 years of depot repair service,
replacement parts and technical support as part of the standard configuration.
An additional two years of depot repair service, replacement parts and
technical support is also available.
Optional Services
Advanced Portable Exchange
Customers can restore their notebook functionality quickly with MPC's
innovative Advanced Portable Exchange service. If MPC Technical Support
determines a customer's notebook needs to be replaced, MPC will ship the
replacement notebook to the customer on the next business day, anywhere in the
continental U.S. Furthermore, the replacement notebook will have the same
serial number as the original notebook, allowing customers to maintain
consistency within their asset management records.
SystemSat
SystemSat provides the highest level of protection for MPC notebooks. This
service provides for system repairs and replacements due to any covered
accidental damage such as drops, liquid spills, cracked screens, or fire.
Availability
The TransPort X3100 notebook is available to order directly from MPC at
http://www.mpccorp.com or by calling (888) 224-4247.
For more information on the 2005 FOSE "Best New Technology" award winners,
click on the following link:
http://www.gcn.com/vol1_no1/daily-updates/35475-1.html.
About MPC Computers
MPC Computers, LLC, provides award-winning computer products and services
to its target markets of mid-sized businesses, government agencies and
education organizations. MPC's mission is to provide its customers with a
superior level of service and support in addition to its high-quality PC
products. MPC, headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, is held by Gores Technology
Group, an international acquisition and management company. More information
about the company can be found at http://www.mpccorp.com.
About Gores Technology Group, LLC
Gores Technology Group, LLC is a private investment firm focused on the
technology and telecommunications sectors. The firm combines the seasoned M &
A team of a traditional financial buyer with the operational expertise and
detailed due diligence capabilities of a strategic buyer. Gores has a long
standing record of creating sustainable value in its portfolio companies by
focusing on customers and employees, supporting management with operational
expertise and providing capital required for growth. Headquartered in Los
Angeles, Gores maintains offices in Boulder, Colorado; London; and Zurich.
(http://www.gores.com)
SOURCE MPC Computers
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Related links:
http://www.mpccorp.com
CONTACT:
Kelly Sasso of MPC Computers,
+1-208-893-1052, ksasso@mpccorp.com
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