Refurbished notebook computer

Fujitsu PC Corporation (FPC) Tuesday announced the FPC Online Outlet, an Internet store for customers seeking high quality, competitively priced notebook computers and accessories with immediate availability.

Located at http://onlineoutlet.fujitsu-pc.com/, the FPC Online Outlet today features a wide offering of refurbished Fujitsu LifeBook notebooks and will soon include refurbished notebook accessory products.

The FPC Online Outlet provides an ideal alternative for corporate purchasers, SOHO buyers, small businesses and consumers seeking proven low-cost, high-performance mobile computing solutions. The Online Outlet offers these users a diverse selection of refurbished LifeBook notebook computers, initially including products in the LifeBook 400 and 700 Series.

Soon customers will be able to purchase Fujitsu notebook accessories from the site, including docking stations, presentation and travel accessories, Fujitsu-compatible hardware accessories and carrying cases. Additionally, they can freely access a number of online service and support features, such as frequently asked questions and answers, drivers and downloadable software.

"The Online Outlet is a significant extension of FPC's online presence and another great example of how practical supply chain management can benefit the customer," said Bert Parekh, FPC's director of marketing. "We are effectively shrinking the cycle time from order to fulfillment and working in close communication with our suppliers to enable this. And our innovative store management system will allow us to offer additional products, services and capabilities very efficiently."

Refurbished notebooks provide an excellent value proposition for customers and are becoming increasingly popular among repeat computer buyers. All refurbished products are inspected, tested and restored to manufacturer's published specifications and sold with a standard 90-day limited warranty, with an option to purchase extended warranty services. The LifeBook Family

Initially introduced in November 1996, the LifeBook Family features a full range of Intel Pentium and Pentium II processor-based notebooks targeted at the corporate, small-to-medium business and SOHO markets. The LifeBook line presents a wide variety of solutions ideal for mobile use and telecommuting as well as desktop replacement.

The family includes the LifeBook 200 Series of full-featured mobile computing solutions, affordably priced for the retail segment; the LifeBook 600 Series of thin, light and flexible notebooks for professionals on-the-go; the LifeBook 700 Series of modular performance notebooks designed for the mainstream business market; and the LifeBook 900 Series of feature-rich, high-performance notebooks with FPC's top-of-the-line specifications.

Fujitsu PC Corporation (FPC), is a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, a leading provider of information technology products and solutions for the global marketplace with revenues of $37.7 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 1998. FPC delivers high-performance mobile computing solutions for the North American market.

FPC introduced the award-winning LifeBook Family of notebook computers in 1996 and has since become the eighth(1) largest supplier of notebooks in the U.S. FPC emphasizes leading-edge technology, exceptional product quality, user comfort and productivity and outstanding customer service as primary competitive advantages.

The company is headquartered in Milpitas and has configuration and customer support centers in Memphis, Tenn. Visit the FPC web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com or call 888-4-ON-THE-GO for additional information.