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AlphaSmart Introduces Neo by AlphaSmart, a Simple, Portable, Low
Cost Computer Companion Designed for One-to-One Classroom Computing
Neo Features Long Battery Life and a Larger Screen and Twice the Memory of Its
Predecessor, With a Low Total Cost of Ownership
NEW ORLEANS, NECC and LOS GATOS, Calif., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaSmart,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ALSM), a provider of technology solutions for education, today
announced Neo by AlphaSmart, the newest addition to its family of computer
companions. Neo is an easy to use, lightweight, affordable learning device with
a built-in LCD screen and full-sized keyboard. It delivers long battery life
and, compared to its predecessor, the AlphaSmart 3000, has a 50% larger screen,
new font technology and twice the memory. Neo joins AlphaSmart's existing
platforms, the AlphaSmart 3000 and Palm OS-based Dana.
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AlphaSmart also introduced new versions of AlphaSmart Manager classroom
management software. This new software platform enables educators to manage up
to 30 AlphaSmart 3000, Neo or Dana devices at one time. (See today's press
release, "AlphaSmart Extends Classroom Management Capabilities for Neo,
AlphaSmart 3000 and Dana Computer Companions.")
"Neo was designed with students in mind," said Manish Kothari, president of
AlphaSmart. "It's lightweight and rugged so it can endure the rigors of the
classroom, campus, or field trips, and easy to use so students can spend more
time writing and less time dealing with technology problems. For teachers and
administrators who strive to achieve the goal of providing one computer for
each student, or one-to-one computing, we believe that Neo offers a
significantly lower total cost of ownership than other available computing
options."
Key Features
-- A larger screen than its predecessor, the AlphaSmart 3000, allows
applications to display from two to six lines of text, with larger
fonts for young students and more text per screen to enhance the
writing and editing process.
-- Twice the memory of its predecessor which allows Neo to store more
SmartApplets (compact software programs designed for Neo and the
AlphaSmart 3000) and data.
-- AlphaWord(TM) Plus, an enhanced word processing solution is included,
featuring spell check, thesaurus, writer's tools, Spanish-English word
lookup, and the ability to name and save files, with up to eight files
open concurrently.
-- Delivers more than 700 hours of battery life from three standard AA
alkaline batteries, and 200 hours or more from a rechargeable battery
pack.
-- Two-pound, rugged device provides instant on/off and autosave,
eliminating start-up delays or accidental file loss.
-- Built-in industry-standard IrDA (infrared wireless) port enables
documents to be instantly beamed between devices, or to IR-enabled
printers.
-- Operating system stores hundreds of pages of text while still having
room for additional SmartApplets, extending Neo's functionality to
include classroom quizzing, outlining, keyboarding instruction, file
beaming and more.
AlphaSmart's Neo computer companion, and its new classroom management
solutions, will be on display at the National Education Computer Conference
(NECC) in New Orleans, LA this week at Booth 2008.
Pricing and Availability
Neo by AlphaSmart's list price starts at $249, with education discount price
starting at $229 and additional discounts for volume orders. A classroom set
of 30, which includes everything necessary to manage, charge, store and
transport the devices is available starting at $7950. In addition, the
AlphaSmart 3000 IR now has a lower $199 education discount price with volume
discounts available. To purchase, visit http://www.alphasmart.com/ , or call
toll-free 888-274-0680.
About AlphaSmart
AlphaSmart, Inc. is a provider of technology solutions for the education
market. AlphaSmart's portable computer-companion products are used by students
in 8,000 U.S. school districts to enhance writing, keyboarding and
comprehension. Based in Los Gatos, California, AlphaSmart was founded in 1992
by former Apple Computer engineers.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may
not materialize. Actual results in future periods are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected. These risks are described in AlphaSmart's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
with respect to the quarter ended March 31, 2004. AlphaSmart does not undertake
to update any forward-looking statements.
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CONTACT: Carleen LeVasseur, AlphaSmart Public Relations,
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