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Aptiva S Series - Beyond the Basics... Way Beyond!
Aptiva S Series - Beyond the Basics... Way Beyond! The Aptiva S Series is everything you want in one PC: speed, performance and styling, in a sleek, stealth-black design for your home.

Plus:
IBM Owner Privileges�, and Aptiva extras that outdistance the competition!

Visual Tour Take the Visual Tour to find out what it means to go beyond the basics... Way beyond!
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SE7 Awarded 'The Best of What's New'
Popular Science Magazine
"Best of What�s New" Award
Aptiva SE7
December 1998

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  • Elegant, space-saving 15" IBM T55A Flat Panel Monitor (sold separately) option with a full 15.0" viewing size, optimized for 1024 x 768 resolution.
  • Built for speed -- with a blazing 450 MHz1 Pentium� II processor, 512 KB pipeline burst cache, and 100MHz front side bus
  • Huge 16.8 GB2 IBM Deskstar hard drive, capable of 5400 RPM for super-demanding applications
  • Giant 128 MB SyncDRAM memory, expandable to 384MB
  • DVD-ROM with software video playback
  • Stunning 3D graphics with 4MB SyncGraphics Video Memory and ATI Rage Pro 2X Turbo AGP
  • Fast 56K (V.90 compatible) voice/data/fax modem3
  • Infinity� Speakers and Crystal Clear� 3D Sound for premium listening enjoyment
  • New IBM Rapid Access keyboard with four customizable buttons for easy access to applications and DVD controls
  • Award-winning IBM ScrollPoint Mouse for easy navigation through websites
  • IBM ViaVoice� - "You talk, it types!" voice dictation software. Headset microphone included.
  • World Book 98 and Edmark Thinkin' Things 1
  • Fully expandable - with 3 available slots, 2 open drive bays, 2 USB ports
  • Ready to network -- supports select optional network cards4. Ready for college dorms, home office networking.
Aptiva S Series Comparison Chart
  SE7 new
Est. Reseller Price $2199
Processor Intel� 450MHz Pentium II
Memory 128 MB SDRAM
maximum 384 MB
Video Memory 4MB SGRAM
Hard Drive 16.8 GB IBM Deskstar
Optical Drive DVD-ROM with software
DVD-video playback
Modem 56K (V.90 Compatible)
Voice/Data/Fax
L2 Cache 512K Pipeline Burst
Operating System Windows 98
Platform Tower
Avail slots/bays/USB 3/2/2
Part Number 2139-SE7
The Aptiva S Series is ideal for:

 � Running your own business or working from home
 � Serious web surfing
 � Demanding multimedia games
 � Heavy-duty applications from professional graphics to database analysis

T55A 15-inch Flat Panel Display Introducing: the new T55A 15-inch Flat Panel Monitor (sold separately)
  • Slim design and small, flexible base takes up less desk space. (Can be mounted on wall with optional wall mount)
  • Actual viewing area of 15.0" is nearly equal to most 17" CRT Displays
  • Outstanding, flicker-free clarity from TFT technology
  • Optimal 1024 x 768 resolution - automatically adjusts to full screen for other resolutions
  • 3 Year Limited Warranty with IBM Express Maintenance5
Monitors Comparison Chart
  T55A new G94 new C71 new
Est. Reseller Price $1,099 $679 $449
Tube Type and Size 15.0" TFT 19" FST 17" FST
Viewable Image Size 15.0" 17.8" 15.9"
Limited Warranty5 3 Year 3 Year 1 Year
Part Number 9513-AG1 6549-40N 2237-40N
OUTSTANDING SOFTWARE6
These Aptiva PCs are ready to go with great software including:

    Instant Productivity with Lotus SmartSuite� 97, including:

    • WordPro-the ideal word processing package
    • 1-2-3-spreadsheet package for charts and finances
    • Freelance Graphics-a powerful tool for high-impact presentations
    • Organizer-easy to use time manager
    • Approach-high-powered database
    • Screen Cam-create and distribute audio/visual communication

    ViaVoice� - "You talk, it types!" voice dictation software

    RingCentral - speakerphone, answering machine, and fax capabilities

    Fun and Learning

    • World Book 98 Multimedia Encyclopedia - a powerful reference tool for all ages
    • Edmark Thinkin' Things 1- help your child build a solid foundation for successful learning (ages 4-8)

    For Your Peace of Mind

    • ConfigSafe - automatically saves and can restore configurations
    • PC Doctor - for system troubleshooting and diagnostics
    • Norton AntiVirus (OEM version) - virus protection and repair
    • Update Connector - to help improve system performance with downloads of new drivers and selected system software7
POWER WEB SURFING!
  • Aptiva on the Net: visit the IBM website for news, information, and Owner Privileges - no ISP required!8
  • AOL: 100 free hours during first month when you sign up for a trial subscription9
  • Money-saving trial subscriptions to 5 Internet Service Providers: AOL, IBM Internet Connection, AT&T; WorldNet, Prodigy, and CompuServe10
  • 2 Web browsers: Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • IBM Rapid Access Keyboard puts the Internet at your fingertips with customizable buttons. Program them to launch Internet Browsers, URLs, e-mail, and more.
  • ScrollPoint� Mouse frees you from scroll bars, supports 360-degree scrolling -- perfect for long, scrolling web pages.

PEACE OF MIND

  • One year limited warranty5
  • 30 days up-and-running support11
  • Industry-leading support by phone or via the Internet

OWNER PRIVILEGES12
The learn it, protect it, maintain it, and discount it�, member-only program.
The PC industry's most exciting membership program for home computing:

  • Advisory Privileges - learn how to unlock the potential of your PC, from helpful articles on the OP website, quarterly mailings, and an educational software advisory phone line.
  • Discount Privileges - money-saving offers on accessories, software, and services via the web and quarterly mailings.
  • Service Privileges - preferred call handling at the IBM Help Center, and performance tips sent via email to keep your PC running at its peak
  • Protection Privileges - upgrade assistance, compatibility information, and special offers to help you keep your PC at the cutting edge.
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