metrobook. the search……. high quality low price high pv technologically competitive

MetroBook

The Search…….• High Quality• Low Price• High PV• Technologically Competitive

MetroBook

• Entering public sector for the first time• Won several government bids against

Toshiba, IBM, Compaq, Micron etc.• U.S. service and support

High Quality

• Sturdy and rugged travel machines• Passed rigorous government tests• Name brand components• 1-year warranty

Low Pricing• Best Component-for-Component Pricing

• Dell• Micron• Gateway• IBM• Toshiba

High PV

• 19% to 27% margins• $300 to $1,000 on specific configurations• Wholesale price offerings

TechnologicallyCompetitive

• Lithium-ion batteries• Large active matrix screens• Internal 56K modems• Full multimedia

• CD ROM• Sound card• Speakers, microphone

Software• Windows98• Dragon Naturally Speaking• Preloaded BIG PLANET Internet Service• Preloaded BIG PLANET Look and Feel

Launch Configuration

• 6 Pre-configured Machines• MetroBook VL Low and High• MetroBook LT Low and High• MetroBook DT Low and High

MetroBook VL• Fully configured. Built In:

• Power Supply• CD ROM Drive• Floppy Drive• Modem• Intel Pentium MMX Processors

MetroBook LT

• Lightweight Travel Book• 13.3 inch active matrix screen• Interchangeable floppy and CD-ROM drive• Internal modem

MetroBook DT

• Desktop replacement• 15.1 inch active matrix screen• Internal floppy• Internal CD ROM drive (optional DVD)• Internal modem• NTSC output