Tangent Computer, Inc., manufacturer of computer systems engineered for education and government environments, today announced the introduction of the Shuttle 6700 notebook computer with integrated 802.11b wireless. The new mobile solution features Intel® Pentium® 4 - M processor-power up to 1.8GHz, with 512K L2 cache and 400MHz Front Side Bus.
Tangent Computer is the largest computer manufacturer selling directly and exclusively to educational institutions and state & local governments.
The Shuttle 6700’s integrated wireless capability makes it ideal for the company’s line of mobile classrooms that store and recharge 16-, 24- or 36-notebooks. The mobile carts are unique to the education environment and designed specifically for K-12 where one lab can become 10 or more classrooms, enabling more students to access the advantages of technology. An optional 16-notebook charger helps insure that the mobile solution will be readily functional from location to location with a minimum of downtime.
Features of the lightweight Shuttle 6700 (5.72 lb.) notebook include: 14.1” XGA or SXGA TFT display; up to 1.5GB(1) DDR SDRAM memory; 32MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 GO® graphics; up to 48GB hard drive and DVD/CD-RW combo drive options; integrated modem/LAN/FireWire® and SmartMedia reader; and generous ports for peripherals and add-ons including an FIR infrared and three USB connections.
The complete line of Tangent products features AMD and Intel® processor-based high-performance desktops, notebooks and servers, as well as mobile, wireless classrooms. Tangent Thin Client networks offer a managed-service technology environment while Remote Management, Network & Support Services help improve network school performance and identify problems before they affect users. The company is intent on taking the initiative to bring about innovative products, services and programs to the education sector.
About Tangent Computer
Founded in 1989, the company has regional sales offices and Tangent service technicians located nationwide. Customers include 350 universities/colleges, more than 2,490 schools and school districts, and 430 state government agencies. Tangent systems can be purchased from numerous state contracts coast to coast.
Tangent has earned 8 Editor's Choice awards from PC Magazine, Recommended Product awards from Windows Magazine and Best Buy awards from PC World (the latest, November 2001), and has appeared in PC World’s charts 18 out of 19 months, as recently as June 2002. Tangent Computer corporate headquarters are located at 197 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010. Additional information can be obtained by calling Tangent’s toll-free number 800 342-9388 or by visiting the Tangent Web site at www.tangent.com.
Contact:
Tangent Computer, Inc.
Jay Buckner
Director of Marketing
800 342-9388 x1198
