VisionTek to supply XTASY 9800 PRO graphics cards for Alienware® high performance line of PCs, providing the most advanced gaming solution available



INVERNESS, Ill., April 25, 2003 - - VisionTek, a division of Hartford Computer Group and a leading supplier of advanced PC graphics cards and memory solutions, today announced that its advanced 3D graphics accelerator, the XTASY 9800 PRO will be integrated in to Alienware Corporation's high performance line of gaming systems. This unique combination provides the fastest 3D gaming card in the fastest 3D gaming system.



"Hard core gamers care about 3 things; speed, speed and more speed," remarked Michael Innes, director of sales and marketing for VisionTek. "Alienware® systems are the fastest rigs money can buy, and our XTASY 9800 PRO is the fastest 3D gaming card. The combination is almost dangerous and I sure wouldn't want to be in a death match against it."

The XTASY 9800 PRO delivers the fastest and most visually advanced performance of any graphics processor. It features ATI's RADEON 9800 PRO Visual Processor, 128MB of high speed DDR memory, a fast-and-wide tm 256-bit memory interface, full Microsoft DirectX® 9 support and an 8-pixel pipeline to deliver real-time Hollywood style graphics and a gaming experience that surpasses all others.



"Alienware® customers demand the ultimate in performance and they know that we'll always stay ahead of new technology." said Brian Joyce, Director of Marketing for Alienware® Corporation. "The graphics performance of the XTASY 9800 PRO is truly impressive, and we are pleased to offer it to our customers."

About VisionTek:
VisionTek is a division of Hartford Computer Group Inc. Founded in 1978, Hartford has evolved into an organization specializing in technology services, IT asset management, and IT equipment services. Hartford Computer Group acquired the VisionTek and XTASY brands in December 2002 and is committed to bringing the most innovative and best performing products to PC enthusiasts.



About Alienware® Corporation
Established in 1996, Alienware® Corporation manufactures high performance computer gaming desktops and mobile systems, digital video editing workstations, graphics workstations and media center systems. Alienware® offers unique and award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service, to deliver what reviewers have called the Ultimate Gaming Machines. Alienware® systems are available direct within the United States and Europe as well as through Best Buy and CompUSA retail stores nationwide within the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.alienware.com or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).