AMQUEST announces world's fastest 33.6 HyperModems using Rockwell Intl. chipset.LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 1996--AMQUEST Corp., a PC enhancement company, introduced its new line of 33.6 HyperModems(TM) which deliver up to 300,000 bps maximum throughputs with optimized 8:1 compression -- over 2 1/2 times the speed of conventional 33.6 and 28.8 modems. AMQUEST is the first modem manufacturer to offer such throughput speed using the popular Rockwell Intl. controller/data pump chipset A group of chips designed to work as a unit to perform a function. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving. A PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems (see PC chipset for illustration). widely found in name brand modems. With AMQUEST's exclusive HyperModem technology, users will be able to speed up file transfers, remote control and Internet access See how to access the Internet. saving on connect time and phone charges. "We are excited to offer this breakthrough 33.6 HyperModem technology to our customers and provide them with affordable products that improve their access to the Internet as well as on-line services," said Robert A. Norman, president of AMQUEST. "With the growth of the Internet, communications users now have the ability to take full advantage of this powerful acceleration technology." 300K HyperModem Breaks the 115K Throughput Barrier Today ordinary 33.6 and 28.8 modems with data compression data compression Process of reducing the amount of data needed for storage or transmission of a given piece of information (text, graphics, video, sound, etc.), typically by use of encoding techniques. limit the serial port speed (also know as the DTE (Data Terminating Equipment) A communications device that is the source or destination of signals on a network. It is typically a terminal or computer. Contrast with DCE.  DTE - Data Terminal Equipment rate) to 115,200 bits per second (bps). The HyperModem breaks this artificial barrier and supports up to 300,000 bps data rates while maintaining full compatibility with V.34 and V.42bis communication standards. In effect, HyperModem users can enjoy 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 ( far in excess of the 4-to-1 norm of ordinary 33.6 and 22.8 modems -- see table below for throughput comparison based on sample file: -0-
1MB File Transfer @ V.34 w/V.42bis Compression
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Ordinary Rockwell-based AMQUEST
33.6 modem 33.6 HyperModem
(115k max DTE ) (300K max DTE)
114k 296k
(1-way throughput test results based on ITU/1.TST file)-0- Instant 300K support - No complex Software Setup or Hardware Required Recognizing that most communications packages only offer port speed selections up to 115k , AMQUEST designed the 33.6 HyperModems to simply install and work just like standard internal V.34 modems. The user simply selects the 115K option in their software package and the HyperModem's 300k max throughput is automatically enabled. The 33.6 HyperModem is then capable of data throughputs up to 300K with a remote 33.6 HyperModem and up to 115k with ordinary 33.6 modems. With this approach, users avoid installing custom drivers and instantly get 300K maximum throughput using most off-the-shelf popular software including packages like ProComm and Windows 95 HyperTerminal. Superior 20Mhz Compression Engine for Full-Duplex Communications In addition, the AMQUEST HyperModems sport a superior 20Mhz compression engine in contrast to 14Mhz found on standard modem designs. Two-way transfers (also known as full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with (2) The use of multiple computers in an enterprise rather than one centralized system. applications. Sophisticated Voice Mail and Fax-on-Demand With advanced voice mail support, the AM3314IV-HY Voice HyperModem can create any number of private mailboxes on the users voice mail system, each with its own custom greeting and special password to retrieve messages. When users are on the road, they can set up their PC to automatically answer and record calls, receive faxes and make data connections. Callers can access fax documents (price lists, sales flyers, etc.) from any touch-tone telephone with the modem's fax-on-demand system. Standard Features and Accessories The AMQUEST 33.6 HyperModems support V.34 / V.Fast Class See V.FC. 33.6 data transmission and lower speed standards as well as 14.4 Group 3 Send/Receive fax. They are compatible with Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and most popular Windows and DOS communications packages. The software bundle includes an award winning data/fax package from Cheyenne Communications, well regarded by users and industry experts. Also included are Internet access and on-line service offers from America Online See AOL. , CompuServe, GNN GNN - Global Network Navigator , Imagination and others. Price, Availability and Warranty All 33.6 HyperModems will be available this month 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. The AM3314I-HY(internal), AM3314IV-HY(internal voice) and AM3314E-HY(external) will have estimated street prices of $149, $159 and $169 respectively. All AMQUEST HyperModems are backed by a Lifetime limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. and toll-free technical support. -0- AMQUEST Corp., headquartered in Lancaster, makes and markets multimedia/communication solutions for the personal computer marketplace. Current offerings include high-performance HyperModems and Internet Ready 33.6, 28.8 and 14.4 data, fax, and voice/speakerphone modems. The company is focused on delivering unique add-on products providing high reliability and genuine customer value. -0- For additional information contact AMQUEST Corporation, 1650 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Telephone: 717/569-8030, Fax: 717/569-8530, Internet: http://www.amquestcorp.com. AMQUEST, HyperModem are trademarks of AMQUEST Corp. All other product names are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: AMQUEST Corp., Lancaster Stacey Pierson, Director of Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most 207/772-6342, Fax: 207/772-6346 sapierson@aol.com |
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