IBM Aptiva E Series Wins 1998 World Class Award From PC World Magazine
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PC EXPO, NEW YORK (June 18, 1998) – The IBM Aptiva E Series was honored today by PC World with a 1998 World Class Award in the ”Best Sub-$1,000 PC” category. The World Class Award winners were announced in the July 1998 issue of PC World and at an awards ceremony held during PC Expo in New York.
The IBM Aptiva E Series was introduced last Fall into the award-winning Aptiva family of home PCs. Beginning at $799*, these home PCs feature powerful processors from AMD and Intel, large-sized hard drives and memory, as well as 32X-24X CD-ROM drives(1). Every system is also packed with rich multimedia features such as ATIa Rage Pro hardware accelerated 3D graphics with Direct3D and SRS 3D Surround Sound. Aptiva customers can also enjoy special privileges that will help them unlock the full potential of their computer when they join the IBM Owner Privileges program.
”We are pleased that our Aptiva E Series line has been recognized as ‘world class’ in delivering powerful PCs to consumers at affordable prices,” said Brian Connors, vice president, IBM Aptiva brand. ”IBM continues to bring enduring value to its customers with powerful products that will perform for years to come.”
Celebrating its 16th year, PC World’s respected World Class Awards honor the top hardware, software and Web products in the computer industry. To select the best of the best, PC World’s editors, testers and contributors examined the entire gamut of products that have appeared in the magazine over the past year. Hundreds of products in 60 categories were judged on performance, value, consistency and innovation. The magazine also polled its readers to name the best companies for hardware and software support, and for buying computers via mail order or online.
”The World Class Awards are synonymous with the best products in the industry,” stated Cathryn Baskin, editor-in-chief of PC World. ”Throughout the year, we search out the standout players in hardware and software for our readers. The World Class Awards allow us to shine the spotlight on the outstanding products and companies that have consistently proven to be top performers in the marketplace.”
Source: IBM