1 Beyond Unveils New Line of Laptops at NAB 2008

SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1 Beyond™, Inc., a leading provider of digital video editing and compositing systems, today announced that it will unveil a new line of high performance laptops at NAB 2008 (Las Vegas Convention center, April 14^th to 17^th) at the 1 Beyond booth (SL12509). 1 Beyond will introduce the industry’s first laptop featuring Intel quad-core desktop processors with RAID 5 protection, optimized for HD video and graphics production, as well as two new rugged laptops designed to meet the extreme demands of in-field military personnel, public safety personnel and traveling professionals.

1 Beyond GoFlex317™ HD with Quad-core processor and RAID 5 protection

Available now for $6,595, for a fully featured system, the 1 Beyond GoFlex317™ HD with Quad-core Intel processors is ideal for broadcasters and post-production crews working remotely with the latest HD formats who need the horsepower of a desktop system, but the agility and portability of a laptop solution, and also cannot afford to lose data.

Since RAID 5 requires a hardware controller and a minimum of 3 drives, this configuration has previously been unavailable in a laptop. Available with Intel Core 2 Quad processor with up to 3Ghz, the latest NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX PCI-Express video card with 512MB and up to 960 GB of high-performance storage on 3 drives, the 1 Beyond GoFlex317 HD is superior in capabilities to most desktop workstations. It is available with a choice of software including Adobe Creative Suite 3, Avid Media Composer, Grass Valley Edius and more.

1 Beyond RL 5215 and RL 4212 Rugged Line™ Laptops

1 Beyond will also introduce two new high-performance rugged laptops designed to offer reliable performance for demanding in-field military environments, public safety personnel and traveling professionals. Both the 1 Beyond RL 5215 and RL 4212 Rugged Line™ laptops meet the MIL-STD 810F standards from the Department of Defense for products that operate in extreme temperatures, moisture and altitude, to name a few. Unlike other ruggedized laptops available on the market today, the 1 Beyond Rugged Laptops do not compromise performance and usability for rugged durability.

Drop resistant thanks to a magnesium alloy case that is 20 times stronger than traditional plastic, as well as vibration and spill resistant, the 1 Beyond RL 5215 Rugged Line laptop is powered by an Intel Core Duo 2.4 GHz processor and is available with up to 4GB of RAM and a 160 GB hard disk drive. Solid-state drives are also available for boosting hard drive speed and reliability. Ideal for “road warriors” in commercial and military environments, the new laptop also features a 15.4 inch screen, a full size keyboard, wireless Ethernet, DVD player, pre-installed software including Windows XP professional and the option to add Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite 3 or Grass Valley Edius.

For the harshest environments, such as on the battlefield and to go literally anywhere, the fully-rugged 1 Beyond RL 4212 Rugged Line laptop combines rugged durability features with ergonomic design and features. This laptop meets MIL-STD 810F as well as IP54 for water and dust resistance and has an enhanced outdoor viewable touch screen display, integrated GPS, numerous wireless options, and unique security functions including fingerprint scanner and SmartCard. It is powered by a Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4 GB of RAM and an 80 or 120 GB shock-mounted hard drive. With a 12.1 inch screen and full size keyboard, weighing 6.8 Lbs the 1 Beyond RL 4212 laptop is the thinnest and lightest laptop of its class.

About 1 Beyond

Founded in 1996, 1 Beyond, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of professional PC-based video editing, compositing and storage systems at a fraction of the cost of traditional high-end systems. This value leadership is due to constant technical innovation, including 11 years of industry firsts. 1 Beyond delivers turnkey video end-to-end solutions that provide customers with the highest performance and quality digital workflow in all video formats including both compressed and uncompressed HD. The company offers a wide range of systems including award-winning laptops, desktops, mobiles and Storage Area Networks used in all phases of editing and compositing. All 1 Beyond systems are designed with true open architecture and built on world standards. This ensures the customer a continued upgrade path and hence, the longest period for ROI and non-obsolescence. For more information, visit www.1Beyond.com or call 877-One-Beyond.

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