Santa Ana, CA..At a time when personal computer users are asking whether they should buy now, or wait for future, more advanced, technology later, Micro Express announces the computer that you can buy now and easily change later...the MicroFLEX. MicroFLEX is not just a computer, but rather a new marketing concept for PCs. A single basic motherboard provides a very high level of performance at speeds of from 25 MHz all the way up to 66 MHz. This board is packaged with a 200-W power supply, case, both 1.2-MB 5-1/4" and 1.44-MB 3-1/2" floppy disk drives and a selection of optional keyboards. To the basic board you can add your cpu (central processing unit or microprocessor) of choice...from a 386DX33 all the way up to a 486DX2-66. If you want RAM caching, you select either 64K or 256K of direct-mapped cache. The cache controller is already on the board. In other words, pick your cpu and your cache and MicroFLEX becomes the "HAVE IT YOUR WAY" PC. If you want to change the cpu or the amount of RAM cache in the future, you simply call Micro Express, tell them which cpu you want to switch to and Micro Express will trade you the new one for the old one, charging you only the difference in the fair market value of the two cpu's on the day you make the trade. The same policy holds for upgrading RAM cache. Even cpu brand names are optional. If you want your cpu from Intel, Advanced Micro Devices or Cyrix, they all work in the MicroFLEX. You install the cpu in a socket, plug in a new clock crystal if required, and start to operate your new PC. Naturally, you can also select the graphics card, monitor, hard disk drive capacity, and a host of other options so that your computer is a no-compromise selection. Finally, MicroFLEX is very affordable. For example, a typical system might have a 33-MHz 386DX cpu, 4-MB of RAM, a 120-MB hard disk, super VGA color graphics card and monitor, 64K of RAM cache, a mouse, DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1. This popular system configuration costs only $1459. At the high end, a system with the new 66-MHz 486DX2, 8-MB of RAM, a 1.2-GB hard disk drive, super VGA color graphics card and monitor, 256K of RAM cache, a mouse, DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1 still costs only $5495. Designed For Performance And Flexibility Everything about the MicroFLEX is designed for performance...from the highest quality components to the zero wait-state, page-mode memory architecture. Most of the electronics are housed in a VLSI custom chip set. Memory is fast and expandable, from 4-MB up to 32MB on the motherboard. For flexibility and expansion, the MicroFLEX offers 8 full 16-bit expansion slots, and 5 diskdrive bays. The BIOS is by AMI, offering password protection and selectable shadowing of both the system and video BIOS. A CMOS clock-calendar is included, as are built-in diagnostics. MicroFLEX features the new Micro Express FM-360 14" Super VGA Color Monitor. With its 0.28-mm dot pitch and 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, this monitor provides a picture clarity rarely seen on PCs. MicroFLEX is packaged in a compact desktop case, measuring 6.5"[H] x 14.5"[W] x 16.5"[D]. If desired, MicroFLEX can be provided in a super tower case, with room for up to 8 disk drives and a 375-W power supply. A standard 101-type enhanced keyboard with or without audible feedback is offered...or a programmable keyboard can be substituted for just $75. The Finest Available Customer Support A full 2-year warranty is included on parts and labor for this PC, with shipping for the first 4 months paid both ways by Micro Express, as well as a 30-day moneyback guarantee. Optional on-site service, through GE, is also available. If a part fails, Micro Express offers 24-hour express board replacement service. As with all other Micro Express computers, this machine is burned in for 72 hours before shipping to eliminate early failures. In addition, a toll-free number is provided for free unlimited technical support. Technical support is available 24-hours per day and 7-days per week as part of the exclusive Micro Express "Always" customer support program. When technical documents are required, Micro Express offers Automated FAX-back service. Using this service documents can be requested through voice-mail and will be FAXed directly to the customer without human intervention. The MicroFLEX is available now, direct from Micro Express. Micro Express is an award-winning manufacturer of notebook, laptop, portable and desktop microcomputers that are fully IBM compatible. Micro Express offers extremely high quality and a wide range of additional features at a very competitive price. Micro Express personal computers are regularly rated at the top of comparative reviews in computer trade magazines, having won such honors as PC Magazine Editors' Choice, PC World Best Buy, Computer Buyer's Guide Best Buy, BYTE Magazine One-To-Watch, PC Week Analyst's Choice and many others. The company also offers a selection of high-performance add-in peripheral boards and monitors. For further sales information, contact Micro Express at 1801 Carnegie Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 852-1400 or (800) 989-9900. +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America Online New Product Information Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed with OmniPage Professional OCR | | software (from Caere Corp) & a Canon IX-30 scanner from data | | provided by the above mentioned company. 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