ActionTec Announces Family of V.90 56K Modems; V.90/K56flex Family Includes ISA, PCI, and PC Card Modems.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 1998--ActionTec Electronics, a leading manufacturer of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. and wireless products, announced today a complete family of V.90/K56flex* modems for desktop and mobile computers. The line, which includes ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. , PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). , and PC Card modems, provides simultaneous support of both V.90 and K56flex standards. "By providing simultaneous support of both the new V.90 and popular K56flex standards, our new modems give purchasers the best opportunity to connect with 56K ISPs," stated Elliot Hadaegh, VP of sales and marketing for ActionTec. "The breadth of the line ensures that we can supply the ideal solution for everybody's data/fax modem requirements." With complete data/fax modem capability and a built-in telephone answering machine, the ISA and PCI DeskVoice(TM) desktop modems provide a comprehensive communications solution for the small office/home office See SOHO. . The DataLink(TM) PC Card Data/Fax Modem requires no external power and features battery-saving power management capabilities. All modems include popular easy-to-use fax and data software and additional free online services. Purchasers of the new modems will be able to download software updates directly from the ActionTec Internet site at www.actiontec.com. The four modems are: DataLink(TM) V.90/K56flex PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. Fax/Modem. The latest in the award-winning DataLink PC Card modem family, the DataLink V.90/K56flex is compatible with DOS, Windows 3.x Windows 3.x can refer to either an individual or all of the following versions of Microsoft Windows:
DeskVoice(TM) V.90/K56flex ISA Windows Fax/Modem. With a controller-less chipset design for easy software upgrading and low cost, the DeskVoice(TM) V.90/K56flex ISA Windows Fax/Modem is compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT. Plug-and-play automatic installation makes getting on line virtually trouble-free. The DeskVoice V.90/K56flex ISA Windows Fax/Modem has an estimated street price of $69.00. DeskVoice(TM) V.90/K56flex PCI Windows Fax/Modem. Taking advantage of the PCI bus PCI bus - Peripheral Component Interconnect interface for the most efficient PC bus utilization and compatibility with the latest PCs, the plug-and-play DeskVoice(TM) V.90/K56flex PCI Windows Fax/Modem maintains its speed efficiency, even when multi-tasking. The controller-less chipset design permits easy software upgrading and compatibility with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT. The DeskVoice V.90/K56flex PCI Windows Fax/Modem has an estimated street price of $69. DeskVoice(TM) V.90/K56flex ISA Fax/Modem. Using a controller-based chipset to ensure compatibility with DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT, the ISA Fax/Modem is hardware configurable for maximum flexibility. Estimated street price for the DeskVoice(TM) V.90/K56flex ISA Fax/Modem is $99.00. Comprehensive diagnostic modes including analog loop, digital loop, remote digital loop, and pattern tests ensure reliable operation for all of the modems. Supporting even the most sophisticated high speed data communication needs, the modems operate at up to 56 Kbps, and combine MNP (Microcom Networking Protocol) A family of communications protocols from Microcom, Inc., Norwood, MA, that have become de facto standards for error correction (classes 2 through 4) and data compression (class 5). In 1997, Compaq acquired Microcom. 5 and V.42bis 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. with MNP2.4 and V.42 error correction to provide full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with The modems will be available in June through ActionTec national distributors and retail outlets. All modems are backed by an aggressive five year 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 come with free technical support. ActionTec Electronics, formally known as PreMax, is a significant global player in the PC Card and internal fax modem marketplace. ActionTec's technically sophisticated products meet the needs of computer users in both mobile and desktop environments. ActionTec's product line includes a complete line of mobile communication and storage PC Cards (PCMCIA), and internal and external desktop fax/modems. The company has a track record of growth, attributed primarily to strong relationships in the data communications product marketplace. Additionally, ActionTec Electronics delivers a range of connectivity and storage products, allowing desktop computer users to increase productivity and portable computer users to communicate effectively from nontraditional locations. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA and maintains branch offices in Philadelphia, PA, Government Sales in Arlington, VA, and International Sales in Irvine, CA. Operational Headquarters are located in Taiwan. ActionTec products are available through national distribution and retail outlets as well as through private label and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and relationships. ActionTec can be reached via the Internet at http://www.actiontec.com, or by phone at (408) 752-7700 or fax (408)541-9003. ActionTec and the ActionTec logo are trademarks of ActionTec Electronics, Inc. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: S&S 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 , Inc. Lauren Finkelman lauren@sspr.com or Michelle Darrow darrow@sspr.com 312/266-8469 or 800/2872279 |
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