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Seagate's U4 Disc Drive Family Empowers Low-Cost PC Market

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Leading PC manufacturers have embraced Seagate's U4 disc drive family to cater to the rapidly growing low-cost PC market, with over 2 million units shipped since its introduction. The U4 drives are integrated into PCs from top-tier companies like Compaq, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Acer, NEC, Siemens, and eMachines. This adoption confirms a growing demand for storage solutions in the entry-level market, which International Data Corp. estimates will reach 38 million units by 2001. Compaq, Acer, and NEC have praised the U4's reliability, quality, and price-to-performance ratio, enabling them to deliver next-generation technology at attractive prices.

Key Takeaways:

  • More than 10 leading PC makers have incorporated Seagate's U4 disc drive family into their PCs, addressing customer needs in the low-cost PC market.
  • The U4 drives have been shipped in excess of 2 million units since their introduction, a testament to their reliability and performance.
  • The low-cost PC market is expected to reach 38 million units by 2001, driven by International Data Corp.'s estimates.
  • The U4 disc drive family is designed specifically for low-cost manufacturability and top reliability, making it an ideal solution for the entry-level market.
  • Compaq, Acer, and NEC have praised the U4's reliability, quality, and price-to-performance ratio, citing its ability to deliver next-generation technology at attractive prices.
  • The U4 drives support applications like video and audio streaming, Internet navigation, multimedia, email, and word processing.
  • Seagate Technology, Inc. is a provider of technology and products enabling people to store, access, and manage information.
  • The company's U4 disc drive family is Year 2000 compliant, ensuring seamless integration with various systems.

Statistics:

  • Over 2 million U4 disc drives shipped since introduction
  • 38 million units expected to be sold in the low-cost PC market by 2001 (International Data Corp.)
  • 10+ leading PC makers have incorporated the U4 disc drive family
  • Acer is the world's third-largest PC manufacturer

Sources:

  • "Seagate's U4 Disc Drive Family Empowers Low-Cost PC Market" (undated)
  • International Data Corp. (estimates 38 million units for 2001)
  • Compaq, Acer, and NEC (quotes and press releases)
  • Seagate Technology, Inc. (press releases and company information)
  • Various PC manufacturers (list of companies using U4 disc drive family)

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