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From: asmith@acorn.co.uk (Andy Smith)
Subject: +++ Acorn A5000 +++
Date: 27 Sep 91 15:47:04 GMT
Acorn Unveils its Newest Computer -
Welcome to the A5000!
Acorn Computers Limited is launching its latest Archimedes state-of-the-art
computer system - the A5000.
Designed to complement Acorn's current range of Archimedes 32-bit RISC
computers, the A5000 translates a high performance specification into
flexibility and ease of use for all users, providing a complete solution
for all types of computing needs.
There are two versions of the A5000 - a 2MB model with a 40MB hard disk, and
a 1MB base model. The 2MB model comes with an Acorn 14" multiscan monitor.
At the heart of the A5000 is the ARM3 processor whose high speed combines
with a much faster RAM access time than is found in the current A400 series
to deliver an extremely fast machine, ideal for applications such as Desk
Top Publishing, graphics and CAD, multimedia, and much else besides.
In addition, the new A5000 features an enhanced version of Acorn's RISC
operating system - RISC OS 3. This new version has more than 300 key
enhancements over previous releases. In particular, many applications and
support modules, as well as some of the most popular fonts have been put
into ROM, releasing up to 150KB of extra user work space; and applications
packages such as !Draw and !Paint have been upgraded with many extra
facilities.
The A5000 has a serial port, a centronics printer port, an enhanced PC AT
keyboard, and four eurocard-sized expansion slots, which permit expansion
options at a much lower cost than with other systems. These include access
to a wide range of standard PC storage devices or specialist interface
cards, allowing the system to develop with changing customer demands.
The A5000's floppy disc drive can now handle up to 1.6MB of information -
more than twice the existing 800KB standard. IBM PC disks of up to 1.44MB
can also be used and the operating system automatically adjusts to
whichever format the disk is in, without the need for a separate software
utility. The A5000 also allows users to take full advantage of the cost
effective IDE technology, now a standard in personal computing with the 2MB
system incorporating an extremely fast 40MB hard drive.
Because the processor of the A5000 is so fast, the machine can be made to
behave like different computers all at the same time. Via Acorn's PC
Emulator software data from, say, a DOS spreadsheet or database can be
combined into a business report running under the RISC OS desktop in order
to take advantage of the A5000's superb graphics and wide range of scalable
fonts. Additionally with !X software, the A5000 can become an X terminal,
giving access into open systems.
With its networking options and TCP/IP protocol, the A5000 communicates
easily with other computers via standard Ethernet and Acorn's low-cost
proprietary Econet. Information, expensive peripherals and storage can be
shared with other machines throughout an organisation. The A5000 is also
the ideal vehicle with which to access and manipulate data stored on CD ROM
discs.
Acorn's Marketing Director, Mike O'Riordan said "The new A5000 now joins
Acorn's family of Archimedes computers ranging from the BBC A3000 (already
the fourth best-selling computer in the UK) to the flagship A540.
Performance for its own sake is not the question ; it's how it is delivered
to your desktop which is the key; and with the A5000 together with RISC OS
3, the power of the ARM processor can be utilised by a wide range of
applications. "
The A5000 costs M-#999 for the 1MB model and M-#1499 for the 2MB, hard disc
version with the Acorn multiscan monitor. (Both prices are ex-VAT.)
Issued by: Brian Salter Corporate Affairs Manager Acorn Computers Tel 0223
245200
============================
From: asmith@acorn.co.uk (Andy Smith)
Subject: +++ A5000 learning curve +++
Date: 27 Sep 91 15:47:08 GMT
Acorn launches the
A5000 Learning Curve
Acorn Computers has launched the newest addition to its series of Learning
Curve packs designed to serve the requirements of family computing in the
1990s.
In addition, the company is announcing its new JP150 printer which will be
available with its entire Learning Curve range.
The A5000 Learning Curve features the newly launched A5000 computer with its
ultra fast ARM3 processor and newly released operating system, RISC OS 3,
together with a powerful suite of software packages aimed at bridging the
gap between the office, school and home.
At the same time a new Learning Curve featuring the popular BBC A3000
computer has been released, with many of the features of the A5000 Learning
Curve included in the pack.
The concept of the Learning Curve pulls together the needs of computing in
schools, at the office and in the home. With increasing job mobility and
the widespread use of personal computers, working from home is becoming a
viable option for many people. At the same time the National Curriculum in
schools, currently taking effect, recommends that core subjects are taught
and learned with the help of computer technology.
The Learning Curve packs offer a choice of Acorn machines and accompanying
software to address the computing needs of the entire family. Both packs
feature 1st Word Plus (a professional standard word processing program
together with its own 70,000 word dictionary), Genesis Plus (a database
which can link text records, graphics, sound and animation), drawing, paint
and music programs and a number of games including the classic Pacmania and
the best selling Lemmings, newly launched on the Archimedes family of
computers.
Included with the A5000 Learning Curve is Acorn's Desk Top Publishing
program (which is available for the A3000 Learning Curve as an optional
extra).
To allow data from the office PC to be used, Acorn's latest PC Emulator
running with DR DOS 5.0 is supplied to allow PC compatible software such as
Wordperfect and Lotus 123 to be used. The new PC Emulator allows
multitasking within the RISC OS desktop which means that DOS programs can
now be run concurrently with RISC OS applications permitting the transfer
of data between the two.
Acorn's Consumer Unit Marketing Manager, Bob Coates said of the A5000
Learning Curve "With its ARM3 processor and the latest version of the PC
Emulator, together with standard IBM-type interfaces for printers and
peripherals, anyone who is at all uncertain of whether to go for a PC clone
or an Archimedes need hesitate no longer.
"For about the cost of a standard 386 PC clone you can now buy the A5000
Learning Curve which offers you the speed and software compatability of a
386 PC yet with all the added value of the Acorn world as well.
"We've effectively taken the worry out of making a clear cut decision of
whether to go down the well worn DOS path, or to go with the exciting new
future of RISC OS with all its inherent benefits. The A5000 Learning Curve
provides the best of both worlds."
Both Learning Curves also feature a two hour tutorial which comes on two
audio cassettes. This explains the versatility of the system and describes
some of the uses to which the wide range of accompanying software can be
put.
To complement the Learning Curve Systems, Acorn's new JP150 ink jet printer
is on offer as an option. It delivers high quality and superb graphics
output (at 300 dpi) in almost complete silence.
Bob Coates added "Now Learning Curve consumers can have almost laser printer
quality at near dot matrix prices. The JP150 is ideal for home use because
of its compact size and ease of use. I believe it will lead the home user
into the next generation of quality printing."
The A5000 Learning Curve complete with multiscan monitor sells at M-#1799.
The A3000 Learning Curve sells at M-#749 without monitor or at M-#999 with
an RGB monitor. The A5000LC Colour System with printer costs M-#2075 and
the A3000LC Colour System is M-#1275. All prices include VAT.
Issued by: Brian Salter Corporate Affairs Manager Acorn Computers Tel 0223
245200
=======================
From: asmith@acorn.co.uk (Andy Smith)
Subject: +++ A5000 prices +++
Date: 27 Sep 91 15:47:15 GMT
Organization: Acorn Computers Ltd, Cambridge, England
Acorn Adjusts its Range of
Computer Prices
To coincide with the launch of the new A5000, Acorn Computers is making a
number of adjustments to the prices of some of its other computers.
In particular, M-#500 is being knocked off the price of the top of the range
A540 and R260 machines, whilst the A420 and A410 machines are each being
reduced by M-#200.
The A440 and R140 models are being withdrawn from production with immediate
effect. The costs of the A3000 and Master 128 remain the same.
Prices for the complete range of Acorn computers are as follows:
ex-VAT inc-VAT
A540 M-#2495.00 M-#2924.63
A5000 2MB HD System with multiscan monitor M-#1499.00 M-#1761.33
A5000 Learning Curve with multiscan monitor M-#1531.06 M-#1799.00
As above with JP150 printer M-#1765.96 M-#2075.00
A420 M-#1099.00 M-#1284.33
A410 M-# 899.00 M-#1049.33
A3000 M-# 599.00 M-# 700.33
A3000 Learning Curve M-# 642.29 M-# 749.00
A3000 Learning Curve with RGB monitor M-# 855.05 M-# 999.00
As above with JP150 printer M-#1089.95 M-#1275.00
Master 128 M-# 399.00 M-# 467.08
R260 UNIX workstation M-#3495.00 M-#4088.08
R225 UNIX discless workstation M-#1795.00 M-#2109.12
These new prices will take effect from 1st October 1991.
Issued by:
Brian Salter
Corporate Affairs Manager
Acorn Computers
Cambridge CB1 4JN
Tel 0223 245200