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New Desktop Offers Streamlined, Quiet Design with Improved Manageability Features NAMPA, Idaho, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MPC Computers, a wholly owned subsidiary of HyperSpace Communications, Inc. (AMEX:HCO), today announced the ClientPro 375 desktop computer. The new ClientPro 375 features the Balanced Technology Extended (BTX) form factor, which results in a cooler, quieter chassis design. Additionally, the ClientPro 375 also delivers enhanced management features by utilizing Intel's new Active Management Technology (AMT) hardware and optional LANDesk software technologies, which provide improved asset management and hardware security. "This new desktop system empowers customers to better manage and support their technology investment through the utilization of Intel's AMT hardware, LANDesk's management technologies, and the new BTX form factor," said Paul Petersen, MPC's vice president of product marketing and development. "The ClientPro 375 will become MPC's mainstream, scalable desktop." The ClientPro 375's BTX chassis supports Intel's Quiet Cooling Technology, in which the system's fan speed is automatically adjusted depending on the internal chassis temperature. In addition, high volume fans spin at a slower rate resulting in improved system acoustics and more efficient cooling. The unique airflow design of the BTX chassis features a ducted airflow, which directly cools the highest heat-producing components of the system. For example, the new design positions the CPU and chipset for direct cooling, eliminating the need for a fan on the CPU heat sink. Incorporating the Intel 945G Express chipset with an 800MHz front side bus, the ClientPro 375 offers a choice of Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. Another enhancement is the next-generation integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which more than doubles graphics performance. For users with even greater graphics intensive applications an x16 PCI Express graphics card slot is available. The ClientPro 375 also features an integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller. Users can also take advantage of the ClientPro 375's improved management features through Intel's new Active Management Technology hardware and optional LANDesk software technologies. These tools make it easier and less expensive to manage a network of clients, enabling communication with clients that are powered off or have no functioning operating system. These new management technologies also offer features such as proactive system notifications, remote troubleshooting and security alerts. The ClientPro 375 features: * New BTX Form Factor featuring Quiet Cooling Technology and New Motherboard Design * Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) * Intel Gigabit Ethernet * Optional LANDesk Software Solutions * Microsoft Windows XP Professional * Intel Pentium 4 Processors with HT Technology * Intel 945G Express Chipset * Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM * Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 ClientPro 375 -- $979.00 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor 630 with HT Technology (3.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) 256MB DDR2 533 SDRAM 40GB Serial ATA-150 Hard Drive Integrated Serial ATA Controller 52x Variable Speed CD-ROM Integrated 64MB Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Integrated Intel High Definition 5.1 Channel Audio 10/100/1000 Integrated Gigabit Ethernet 104 Key Enhanced Keyboard MPC Optical Wheel Mouse BTX Small Desktop Case Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional 3 Years of Parts, Tech Support & On-site Service Standard Service & Support The ClientPro 375 includes three years of on-site service, replacement parts and technical support as part of the standard configuration. Optional Services Customers may choose extended warranty options with up to five years of coverage including parts replacement, technical support, and on-site service (available at an additional cost). Availability The ClientPro 375 is available to order directly from MPC at http://www.mpccorp.com/ or by calling (888) 224-4247. About MPC Computers: MPC Computers provides award-winning computer products and IT solutions to its target markets of mid-sized businesses, government agencies and education organizations. MPC's mission is to provide its customers with a superior level of service and support in addition to its high-quality PC products. MPC, headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, is a wholly owned subsidiary of HyperSpace Communications, Inc. (AMEX:HCO). More information about the company can be found at http://www.mpccorp.com/. Cautionary Statement Certain statements in this press release are "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. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of HyperSpace Communications or MPC Computers to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Other factors, which could materially affect such forward-looking statements, can be found in HyperSpace Communications' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including risk factors at http://www.sec.gov/. Investors, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially affect the results, performance or achievements of MPC Computers include competition in the PC industry, rapid changes in technology, intellectual property disputes, reliance on federal, state and local government for a significant portion of its revenue, and fluctuations in MPC Computers' operating results, working capital and borrowing base under its credit facility. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and HyperSpace Communications undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. DATASOURCE: MPC Computers CONTACT: Kelly Sasso of MPC Computers, +1-208-893-1052, Web site: http://www.mpccorp.com/

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