ELSA Announces Integration of GLoria-XL Graphics Accelerator in Dell’s WorkStation 400

Dell WorkStation 400 delivers powerful solution for high-end visualization and content creation professionals

SANTA CLARA, CA – December 17, 1997—ELSA today announced that Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ: DELL) will incorporate the GLoria-XL high-end professional graphics accelerator in its WorkStation 400. This aggressively priced high-performance workstation combined with the GLoria-XL graphics accelerator provides an ideal solution for high-end visualization, animation and simulation professionals looking for exceptional 3D performance.

"We are excited about our continued relationship with Dell, the leader in direct computer systems. Incorporating the GLoria-XL in the Dell Workstation 400 will provide the end user with exceptional price performance and unparalleled high-end graphics acceleration for visualization, animation, modeling and 3D CAD," said Thomas Neubert, vice president of sales and marketing for ELSA Inc.

"Our demanding customers who work with visualization, content creation and CAD applications will be very pleased with the GLoria-XL's superior visualization capabilities," said Jeff Clarke, vice president and general manager, Dell Workstations. "The advanced functionality the GLoria-XL brings to our customers is ideal in these environments.

About GLoria-XL:

The ELSA GLoria-XL is designed for visualization, simulation and high-end 3D CAD professionals. It offers TrueColor at high resolution, expansive texture memory benefits, trilinear MIP mapping, and outstanding OpenGL and HEIDI performance. ELSA GLoria-XL comes equipped with 16MB VRAM and 24MB DRAM (upgradable to 40MB DRAM). 16MB of VRAM allows for high-resolution true color 3D graphics for the most demanding user, and the 40MB DRAM allows texture-hungry applications to run full-speed at any time. Users can take advantage of superior quality graphics acceleration with the GLoria-XL’s unique 48-bit-memory architecture. Ergonomic refresh rates and high resolutions are a reality with 250 MHz RAMDAC.

About Dell:

Ranked in the top 200 of Fortune 500 companies, Dell Computer Corporation is the world’s leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $11 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through the DellWare program. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 1-800-388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at www.dell.com.

ELSA Inc. is a subsidiary of ELSA AG, a stock company based in Aachen, Germany. Founded in 1980, ELSA has built a world-class reputation in high-performance 2D and 3D graphics solutions in addition to a wide ranging ISDN and videoconferencing product family.

ELSA is a trademark of ELSA Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are hereby acknowledged and recognized.