Acorn launches new A4000 

Acorn Computers is launching a new mid-range computer which
bridges the gap between the newly expanded A3000 and A5000
ranges (see separate news releases). 

Driven by the new ARM250 chip, purpose designed for Acorn by
Advanced Risc Machines Ltd, and running at 12MHz, the new
A4000 delivers 6 MIPS performance - which is 1.4 times
faster than a 33MHz 386DX.

The A4000 has 2MB of RAM expandable to 4MB on the circuit
board; VGA graphic support comes as standard, as do the wide
range of Acorn screen modes. There is a 2MB floppy disc
drive which, with RISC OS 3,  can automatically detect and
use Acorn and PC discs. Another major feature of this three
box solution is the newly restyled keyboard.

The A4000, with its industry standard 80 MB IDE hard disc,
is housed in a slimline case which complements the A5000's
styling. It has internal support for both Econet and
Ethernet without compromising the main expansion slot.

Although the A4000 can be bought on its own, it is also
available as part of a new "Home Office" system.  This pack
is targeted at the sophisticated professional user who wants
more than just a PC. It contains an A4000 system including a
monitor, an advanced wordprocessor (EasiWriter II) and
Desktop Database (together with a disc of templates).  For
those new to the Acorn RISC OS desktop interface, there is
an audio training tape; there are also blank discs included,
together with a full product directory of applications
written to run on Acorn's range of 32-bit RISC computers. 

The A4000 Home Office pack, which includes a CGA monitor,
costs #999 ex VAT. Educational institutions can also buy the
A4000 without a monitor for #899. 


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