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October 29, 1998 (TAIPEI) -- Taiwan computer makers are drumming up a
price slashing promotion to stimulate consumer buying in response to
Intel Corp.'s decision to cut processor prices.
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Leo Systems Inc. announced a reduction in the prices of two types of
desktop computers equipped with a Pentium II 350 or a Celeron 333.
The Leo Celeron 333 and 300A computer with 15-in. monitor, 32MB memory
and 2x DVD now is priced at NT$39,900 (US$1,222).
The prices of Pentium II 400 and 450 high-end products will also be adjusted
to NT$54,900 and NT$64,900, according to Leo executives.
Computer distributors Acer Sertek Inc. and Synnex Technology International
Corp. plan to follow suit.
Acer Sertek intends to lower the prices of its Pentium II 350 and Celeron
330A desktops to NT$43,000 and NT$40,000, respectively.
Both Leo and Acer Sertek pointed out that the weak demand for personal
computers this year was largely due to the delay in Intel's scheduled
cut of processor prices and high anticipation for Microsoft Corp.'s
Windows 98 operating system.
In addition to slashing prices of desktop computers, the two companies
also plan to cut prices of their notebook PCs soon, according to Leo
executives.
(Commercial Times, Taiwan)
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