AMQUEST HyperModem with 20Mhz Rockwell Intl. chipset faster than leading modem brands in ZD Labs report.LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1997-- - Faster than US Robotics US Robotics - U.S. Robotics, Inc. & other Rockwell-based modems in demanding two-way throughput tests. - `Best overall performance' in an external 33.6 Modem. Tuesday, AMQUEST Corporation announced that their 33.6 External HyperModem delivered top scores in ZD Labs throughput tests as reported in Computer Shoppers Computer Shopper could referr to the following publications:
These tests evaluate a modems capability to transfer files of varying compression ratios compression ratio Degree to which the fuel mixture in an internal-combustion engine is compressed before ignition. It is defined as the volume of the combustion chamber with the piston farthest out divided by the volume with the piston in the full-compression position ( during a one-way and two-way exchange "typical of what you would encounter using online services, accessing the World Wide Web, or using other communication applications" Fastest Compressed Data Speed ============================= Computer Shopper editors noted that "the Amquest HyperModem turned in consistently high throughput scores" and found that the "Amquest modem gives you the best overall performance." In particular, the HyperModem excelled in two-way transfers of the "more challenging, less compressible com·press·i·ble adj. That can be compressed: compressible packing materials; a compressible box. com·press [combination] file"; it delivered the fastest compressed data speeds besting comparable product by a significant margin. In the case of a two-way transfer sending the less challenging "Highly Compressible File", the HyperModem outperformed other modems with throughput results in the 11,000+ characters per second range versus slower scores in the 8,000+ range. -0-
ZD Labs modem throughput tests
measuring characters per second where higher is better
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Combination File AMQUEST US Robotics Diamond
HyperModem Sportster 33.6 SupraExpress
AM3314E-HY Fax Modem 336e
One-way
Transfer(cps) 9,508 9,209 8,650
Two-way
Transfer(cps) 8,794 8,725 7,545
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"Were delighted with the recognition, as we developed our AMQUEST HyperModem series to deliver the fastest speeds in the industry," said Robert A. Norman, president of AMQUEST, "and for customers seeking even faster performance, our internal 33.6 HyperModem sports a superspeed UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) The electronic circuit that makes up the serial port. Also known as "universal serial asynchronous receiver transmitter" (USART), it converts parallel bytes from the CPU into serial bits for transmission, and vice plus a better 9X compression engine for up to 300,000 bits per second throughput!" HyperModem includes Lifetime Warranty and 1-800 Technical Support ================================================================= The magazine review also noted that "AMQUEST is the only vendor in our feature to offer both a lifetime warranty and a toll-free technical support line." The 33.6 External HyperModem, model AM3314E-HY, supports V.34 / V.Fast Class See V.FC. 33.6 data transmission and lower speed standards as well as 14.4 Group 3 fax. It is also compatible with Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and most popular Windows and DOS communications packages. Accessories include Windows fax/data communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems , Windows 95 drivers plus Internet access See how to access the Internet. and special offers from America Online See AOL. , CompuServe and others. Price, Availability and Warranty ================================ The AM3314E-HY external, at a $160 estimated sell price and the AM3314I-HY internal at a $139 estimated sell price are available through AMQUEST's network of authorized distributors, value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. and mail-order companies. AMQUEST Corp., headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., design, manufactures and markets advanced communication solutions for the PC marketplace. Current offerings include high-speed Internet See broadband. Ready(TM) data, fax, and voice/speakerphone modems. The company is focused on delivering unique add-on products providing high reliability and genuine customer value. -0- AMQUEST, HyperModem are trademarks of AMQUEST Corp. All other product names are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: AMQUEST Corp. Main: 717/569-8030, Sales: 800/577-3335 Fax: 717/569-8530 INTERNET: www.amquestcorp.com e-mail: mktg@amquestcorp.com |
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