NCR Corp’s plans to enter the market for Intel Corp iAPX-86-based systems running Unix have matured with the launch of a family of 80486-based systems using the new 33MHz version of the part. The Micro Channel-based NCR 80486 line includes high-performance workstations and servers rated at 27 MIPS. The line comprises the PC486/MC33 33MHz desktop personal computer starting at $14,200; the S486/MC33 deskside server, starting at $16,200; and the 80486 Technology Upgrade, which enables users of NCR Micro Channel-based 386SX personal computers the ability to add the board for $3,500. The new machines come with NCR Super VGA graphics and SCSI controller, and feature an NCR-designed Micro Channel chip set that enables users to upgrade the system BIOS via software, without changing the system chips. Both models support Unix, OS/2 and MS-DOS. The new products will be out in July.
