schweige@cs.nps.navy.mil (Jeffrey M. Schweiger) (02/08/90)
The following was posted on CompuServe by Commodore and is reposted here with permission: COMMODORE TARGETS AMIGA BUNDLE TO BUSINESS MARKET WEST CHESTER, Pa.-February 5th, 1990- Commodore Business Machines, Inc. Vice President of Marketing Lloyd Mahaffey today unveiled aggressive plans for further penetration into te U.S. business market by announcing a unique limited-time Amiga system offer featuring the Commodore Amiga 2000HD (R) equipped with a pre-installed MS-DOS (R) based "Bridgeboard, " 1084 monitor and Amiga WordPerfect (R) version 4.1. Mahaffey said the system offer, which runs now through March 31, 1990, was developed for business professionals who require a cost-effective, multi-purpose, multi-tasking personal computer to accomplish a variety of tasks, from word processing to graphics production and spreadsheets. Additionally, the system is ideal for the work-at-home user who needs to run MS-DOS software from the office but also is interested in having a home education and productivity machine all-in-one, he said. "What we have developed is a multi-DOS solution package that enables users to utilize the Amiga for its unique graphics and video capabilities in addition to using it periodically to run specialized MS-DOS applications." Additional plans targeted to the corporate market call for a continued emphasis on the multimedia computing market, according to Mahaffey. Commodore pioneered multimedia computing with the introduction of the Amiga in September 1985. Simultaneously, Commodore is announcing a special, limited-time music software/MIDI interface offer* for purchasers of A2000HD machines as well as two Amiga-based videographics bundles for videographers, Mahaffey said. The programs run from now until May 31, 1990. Commodore Business Machines, Inc., based in West Chester, Pa., manufactures and markets a complete line of computers and peripherals for the business, education, government and consumer markets. The multi-tasking Amiga line includes the Commodore Amiga 500 (TM), the Commodore Amiga 2000 (TM) and three enhanced products: The Commodore Amiga 2000HD (TM), the Commodore Amiga 2500 (TM) and the Commodore Amiga 2500/30 (TM). Commodore's line of MS-DOS (R) compatible computers includes the Colt (TM) and Professional Series III (TM). MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc. WordPerfect is a registered trademark of Wordperfect, Inc. * Offer valid only at participating dealers. -- ******************************************************************************* Jeff Schweiger CompuServe: 74236,1645 Standard Disclaimer ARPAnet (Defense Data Network): schweige@cs.nps.navy.mil *******************************************************************************