PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2003-- Systemax (NYSE:SYX - News), a leading manufacturer and distributor of PCs and related computer products for businesses, today announced the launch of its new Pursuit® SC series of notebooks, powered by Intel's brand new Intel® Centrino(TM) mobile technology.

Offering superior mobility and performance to meet the needs of today's mobile corporate professional, the new Pursuit® SC line of notebooks represent the most advanced portable computers available on the market.

Poised to revolutionize the notebook computer market, the Intel Centrino mobile technology offers built-in 802.11b wireless connectivity and a battery life that can extend up to a remarkable 4 plus hours. Systemax is one of a select group of technology companies invited to participate in the launch of this highly anticipated mobile technology.

"The use of notebook computers is growing each year, as 'on the move' business professionals need as much mobility as possible," said Sean Aryai, Director of OEM marketing, Systemax. "With its four plus hour battery life and integrated wireless capabilities, the new Intel Centrino mobile technology brings mobility to a whole new dimension. This is a key step in the creation of a truly wireless world, as long plane rides and checking e-mail from remote locations will no longer be a problem for the busy road warrior. Systemax is pleased to have been invited to participate in the launch and we are excited that our advanced Pursuit® line of notebooks will feature this cutting-edge technology."

The new Pursuit® notebooks offer a host of innovative advances in addition to the Intel Centrino mobile technology, including a brilliant 15-inch SXGA screen display and 64MB graphics for exceptional resolution. It also features a striking blue color with blue status lights, offering style in addition to performance. Additional features include:

-- Intel® Pentium® M Processor up to 1.60GHz

-- ATI® Mobility(TM) Radeon(TM) 9000 64MB DDR Graphics

-- Intel® Pro/Wireless Network Connection (802.11b)

-- CA etrust 7.0 Anti-Virus with free lifetime definitions

The Systemax Pursuit® SC series of notebooks start at $1,299 and are available at www.systemaxpc.com.

About Systemax

Systemax (www.systemax.com) has developed an integrated system of branded e-commerce Web sites, direct mail catalogs and relationship marketing to sell PCs, related computer products and industrial products to businesses in North America and Europe. With annual sales of more than $1.5 billion, Systemax is a Fortune 1000 company. Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements about the Company's performance. These statements are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company assumes no obligation to update these statements. Actual results may differ materially from results expressed or implied in these statements as the result of risks, uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to: (a) unanticipated variations in sales volume, (b) economic conditions and exchange rates, (c) actions by competitors, (d) the continuation of key vendor relationships, (e) the ability to maintain satisfactory loan agreements with lenders, (f) risks associated with the delivery of merchandise to customers utilizing common carriers, (g) the operation of the Company's management information systems and (h) unanticipated legal and administrative proceedings. Please refer to the Forward-Looking Statements section contained in Item 7 of the Company's Form 10-K for a more detailed explanation of the inherent limitations in such forward-looking statements.

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     Sean Aryai (marketing), 516/608-3070
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