IBM unveils series of multimedia PCs, offers price cuts

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IBM introduces the $6,000 M57 SLC multimedia microcomputer, digitizing equipment that lets microcomputers function as televisions, videoconferencing equipment and new versions of its PS/2 90 and 95. The M57 SLC runs on an IBM-made version of the Intel 80386SX microprocessor, includes a CD-ROM disk drive and XGA graphics capabilities. It will be available in Mar 1992. IBM's $500 PS/2 TV digitizer equipment, which will also be available in Mar 1992, will be useful for Wall Street traders, who could follow the market on their computers. IBM also unveiled Person-to-Person 2 videoconferencing equipment to allow users to teleconference from their desks. No price or delivery date was announced. And IBM's new versions of its PS/2 90 and 95 models will cost $5,945 to $12,495.

Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Instruments to measure electricity, Product development, Product information, Product Announcement, Digitizer, Digitizers, Product enhancement, Multimedia systems, Videoconferencing, Enhancements, Multimedia Technology, IBM PS/2 95 (Intel-compatible system), IBM PS/2 90 (486-based system), IBM PS/2 Ultimedia 57 SLC (Microcomputer), IBM PS/2 TV (Digitizer)

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IBM unveils PS/1 models priced to sell

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IBM introduces two new models to its PS/1 line of microcomputers that are priced aggressively. The new models, both of which are based on the Intel 80386SX microprocessor, include a $2,199 machine that includes an 80Mbyte hard drive and a $1,699 machine that includes a 40Mbyte hard drive. Industry observers note that IBM's main advantage over clone makers is customer service; buyers of the PS/1 line of microcomputers can get questions answered and repairs effected very quick. The machines are being positioned early for the Christmas season.

Low Cost, Marketing Strategy, IBM PS/1 (Intel-compatible system), Home Computer Market

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