Apple Gives Educators Easy On-Ramp to Information Superhighway

New Internet Bundle for Educators Announced at Internet World

SAN JOSE, California-April 10, 1995-Apple Computer, Inc., today brought
school districts, school librarians and individual teachers within arm's
reach of the Internet with the introduction of the Apple Education Series:
Personal Internet Solution Bundle. The new product is the latest addition
to the Apple Education Series, a suite of products and programs that help
educators effectively use and integrate technology into their learning
environments.

Announced at Internet World '95, the Apple Education Series: Personal
Internet Solution Bundle offers individual educators and schools a simple
way to access the Internet, explore its resources, and share information,
expertise and interests with others on the Information Superhighway. The
bundle contains all the elements to make it easy for schools to connect to
the Internet and access the popular Worldwide Web--including software, an
external modem, a step-by-step guide, and a trial offer from a national
Internet service provider.

"Educators today recognize the need to prepare students for the 21st
century," says Terry Crane, Ed.D, vice president and general manager of
Apple USA's Education Division. "Access to the vast resources, and
repositories of information that exist on the Internet has enormous
implications to education as it's challenged to help students build the
skills necessary for learning and working in a global marketplace. The
Apple Education Series: Personal Internet Bundle is part of Apple's
ongoing commitment to provide educators with dynamic, leading-edge
solutions that make it easy to use the latest technology available to
them."

The first thing educators will see after connecting to the program is
Apple's new Learning Community Home Page, which gives users direct access
to a range of general education information available on the World Wide
Web.

The Apple Education Series: Personal Internet Solution Bundle combines all
the components necessary for schools to easily connect Macintosh computers
to the Internet, and is available for a fraction of what it would cost
schools to assemble all the components individually. The bundle includes:

- Internet Software Package. The software includes Netscape Navigator, a
Worldwide Web Browser from Netscape, Eudora by Qualcomm Internet Mail, and
an Internet serial line connection package.

- Local Reference CD Pack. Educators can use CD-ROM research tools such as
encyclopedias in preparation for venturing onto the Internet for
additional information. The CD Pack includes Time Almanac: Reference
Edition from Compact Publishing, Inc., Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
from Future Vision Multimedia, Inc., INFOPEDIA from Mindscape, Inc., and
Electronic Arts 3D Atlas from Electronic Arts.

* Internet provider connection. The first three months of maintenance fees
are waived with the connection to Portal Information Network, a national
Internet provider. Subsequent months of connection can be purchased by the
customer directly from Portal Information Network. The company provides
over 1,500 local access numbers in the United States, allowing most
educators and schools to avoid costly 800 number surcharges or long
distance charges.

* Modem. The bundles and the stand-alone kit include an external Global
Village 14.4 modem.

* Getting Started Guide. Included is an easy-to-follow guide describing in
both pictures and text how to set up the modem, install the software, and
create an Internet account.

* Discount coupons for education reference materials:

- A discount on the National School Board Associatio's Special Report
Telecommunications and Education: Surfing and the Art of Change."

- A discount to purchase "Education on the Internet," a book by Jill H.
Ellsworh from SAMS Publishing detailing the use of the Internet in the
classroom. It includes resources by curriculum areas, and directions on
how to find information on the Internet.

- Three months free subscription to "Classroom CONNECT," a monthly guide to
using the Internet and commercial on-line services in education, published
by Wentworth Publishing, Inc.

Pricing and Availability

The Apple Education Series: Personal Internet Bundle is available for the
Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC, the Macintosh LC 580, or as a stand-alone kit
that educators can use to connect their existing Macintosh computers to
the Internet.

* Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC and the Macintosh LC 580 bundles includes an
external Global Village 14.4 modem, Internet Software Package, Internet
Access, Getting Started Guide, discounts on education reference material,
and the Local Reference CD Pack. The Power Macintosh 5200/75 is priced at
$1899, and the Macintosh LC 580 at $1549. Both configurations will be
available in mid-May.

* Stand-alone Kit includes an external Global Village 14.4 modem, Internet
Software Package, Internet Access, Getting Started Guide, discounts on
education reference materials, and the Local Reference CD Pack. The
stand-alone kit is priced at $299 and will be available in mid-May.

Other Apple Education Series products include: Business Education, the High
School Biology Bundle, Elementary and Secondary Reference Bundles,
Communications Bundle, Early Language Connections, Spanish Language
Connections, Early Childhood Connections, Math Bundle: Grades 5-8,
Education Advantage Bundles, Teacher Solution Bundle, Collaborative
Learning Products, the Network Assistance Kit, Teaching and Learning
Technology--a Planning Guide, and Staff Development Workshops. For more
information on the Apple Education Series call Apple at 1-800-800-AAPL.

Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple Computer, Inc., (NASDAQ:AAPL)
develops, manufacturers and markets personal computers, server and
personal interactive electronic systems for use in business, education,
the home, science, engineering and government. A recognized pioneer and
innovator in the personal computer industry, Apple does business in more
than 140 countries.

Apple Computer Inc
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-996-1010

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