sunflash-Distributed to mailing list sun/NC/north-carolina sunflash-Send requests, problems to owner-sunflash@suntri.east.sun.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash SUNEXPRESS TO SELL X TERMINALS SPARCclassic(TM) X to be Featured in September Catalog SunFLASH Vol 55 #30 July 1993 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55.30 SunExpress To Sell SPARCclassic X The direct marketing subsidiary of workstation industry leader Sun Microsystems, Inc., today announced that is will market and distribute Sun's new X terminal product, the SPARCclassic X. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts -- July 29, 1993 -- SunExpress, the direct marketing subsidiary of workstation industry leader Sun Microsystems, Inc., today announced that is will market and distribute Sun's new X terminal product, the SPARCclassic(TM)X. The new X terminal will be promoted through telesales and direct mail efforts and will be prominently displayed in the company's next full-line catalog that will be distributed this September to Sun users throughout the world. "Today's announcement represents a significant expansion of our present product offerings," said Dorothy Terrell, president of SunExpress. "Our goal is to be the largest direct source for customer-installable products for SPARC(R) systems which run Solaris. The addition of a product like the SPARCclassic X demonstrates our commitment to this purpose." EASY ORDERING AND QUICK DELIVERY THROUGH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Customers will now be able to order the new X terminal for the same reasons they order other Sun products from SunExpress -- toll-free ordering that's fast, easy and convenient. SunExpress is committed to providing the highest quality service through innovative technologies like its recently-announced FaxInfo and CDware programs. The company employs on-line software with integrated call tracking and database tools which enable its sales representatives to search for and retrieve customer and product information. SunExpress' low prices and its toll-free direct response channel are especially attractive to end users who require fast turnaround at competitive prices. ABOUT THE SPARCCLASSIC X The SPARCclassic X is Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation's first X terminal. Two to three times faster than competitive X terminals, the system is based on a 50 MHz micro SPARC(TM)processor and comes standard with four or eight megabytes of memory (expandable to 96 megabytes), a local window manager, and installation and administration software. Eight-bit color or GX graphics models are available, along with a choice of five color or grayscale monitors. UPGRADES AVAILABLE THROUGH SUNEXPRESS The SPARCclassis X terminal can be easily and inexpensively upgraded to a full-featured workstation. With additional memory, a hard disk and a Solaris(R) object code license -- all available from SunExpress -- the system becomes a complete SPARCclassic workstation. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY The SPARCclassic X terminal is available for immediate delivery from SunExpress in the United States and in Europe. The SPARCclassic X terminal (4 megabytes of memory, 15-inch color monitor) is priced at $2,545 (U.S. list price). The cost to upgrade the SPARCclassic X to a fully-configured SPARCclassic workstation is as low as $2,550. ABOUT SUNEXPRESS SunExpress, the direct marketing subsidiary of Sun Microsystes, Inc., provides customers with easy access to a wide range of Sun and innovative third-party products at low competitive prices with same-day shipping. SunExpress supports SPARC(R), Solaris, and other computing environments based on the UNIX(R) operating system. The company offers a 30-day no fault return policy and is currently serving customers in the United States, Europe and Japan. 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