ALR ADDS NEW PENTIUM 120- AND 133-MHz MODELS TO OPTIMA DESKTOP PC LINE

August 29, 1995, Irvine, CA--Advanced Logic Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:AALR)
today added two new Pentium processor-based models to its high
performance, slimline ALR OPTIMA PCs. The ALR OPTIMA 5120 and 5133 models
feature Intel's fast 120- and 133-MHz Pentium processors providing
relative performance gains of 64% and 82% over the 75-MHz Pentium
processor (iCOMP rating). Prices start at $1,795 and $1,995,
respectively.

The new ALR OPTIMA PCs are designed to take advantage of today's operating
systems such as Microsoft Windows 95. The ALR OPTIMA systems qualify for
the "Designed for Microsoft Windows 95" logo. The Windows 95 logo assures
customers that these ALR systems take advantage of all the features built
into Windows 95.

"Adding the 120- and 133-MHz Pentium processors make the ALR OPTIMA a
desktop powerhouse," states Genny Ortegon, vice president of marketing at
ALR. "Business users and consumers alike will appreciate the additional
performance gain that the new ALR OPTIMA PCs have to offer. Additionally,
ALR provides the industry's most outstanding 5 year/36 month warranty,"
says Ortegon.

Standard features include the Intel 120- or 133-MHz Pentium processor, 8-MB
RAM, 256-KB second level cache, 1-MB integrated PCI graphics, two 32-bit
PCI and three 16-bit ISA expansion slots (one slot is shared) in a
slimline chassis. ALR offers the systems in a base configuration (Model
1s) for resellers and consumers who prefer to manage their own built-up,
or ALR provides hard drive bundles which offer an excellent value.

Hard drive bundles include the standard features listed above for both the
ALR OPTIMA 5120 and ALR OPTIMA 5133:

The ALR OPTIMA 5120 Model 1000B-16 include 16-MB RAM and a 1-GB IDE hard
drive for $2,559, suggested retail. The ALR OPTIMA 5133 Model 1600CD-16
include 16-MB RAM, 1.6-GB IDE hard drive, and a 4X IDE CD-ROM drive for
$3,099, suggested retail. Both models come with an ALR 2-button mouse and
choice of Microsoft Windows 95 or DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroup
3.11.

Additionally, ALR will offer free Microsoft Windows 95 Upgrade on select PC
models purchased between August 1, 1995, throughout September 30, 1995
(valid in US and Canada only).

The ALR OPTIMA PC Models 5120 and 5133 are available immediately through a
worldwide network of authorized ALR Power Partner Resellers and
Distributors.

Advanced Logic Research Inc. is an industry leader in the design,
manufacture, marketing and support of computer systems targeted at the
client/server and home markets. ALR's comprehensive portfolio of
upgradeable and affordably-priced products includes sophisticated
multiprocessor network servers, high-performance workstations, and
multimedia options kits. Founded in 1984, the Irvine, Calif.-based company
has shipped over 600,000 PCs and employs approximately 470 people
worldwide. Advanced Logic Research Inc.'s common stock is quoted on the
NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol "AALR".

ALR serves its worldwide markets through export sales from the U.S. and
subsidiaries in Singapore (ALR International), Frankfurt and London. ALR
International also maintains branch sales and support office in Hong Kong
and Malaysia.
 
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