ActionTec announces CameraConnect.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 1997-- PC Card Reader Brings PC Card Technology to Desktop Computers Enabling mobile computer and digital photography professionals to easily share data storage with their desktop computers, ActionTec Electronics Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, that designs and sells networking and broadband equipment. They are best known for the Actiontec MI424WR router that is given to Verizon customers. , 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, announces the CameraConnect(TM) External PC Card & Compact Flash Reader. The easy-to-install external device brings the functionality, portability and convenience of PC Card (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. ) technology to desktop computers. The CameraConnect connects to the parallel port of any desktop computer for fast, simple installation, and does not require any external AC power. Cards may be "hot swapped To pull out a component from a system and plug in a new one while the main power is still on. Also called "hot plug" and "hot insertion," hot swap is a feature of USB devices, allowing an external drive, network adapter or other peripheral to be plugged in without having to power down the " -- inserted and removed without shutting down the system. The card reader is compatible with CameraCard(TM), ActionTec's PC Card digital storage medium, and other PCMCIA Type I and II, and CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. (Compact Flash Association) cards. The most popular application anticipated for the new card reader is the transfer of images from digital cameras using PCMCIA cards such as ActionTec's CameraCard as "digital film." "The convenience of storing and transferring files, available through CameraCard and CameraConnect, will help take digital photography to the mainstream and reinforces the benefits of PC Card solutions," states Elliot Hadaegh, VP of sales and marketing for ActionTec. By using the PC's parallel port, the CameraConnect achieves significantly higher data transfer rates than a digital camera can achieve with a serial port connection. The product is expected to be exceptionally popular with graphic designers, web page developers, real estate agents,contractors and other professionals who need instant photography or need to transmit photographs electronically. The card reader also streamlines data exchange between PDA's, notebook and desktop computers, facilitating data transfer and backup. CameraConnect provides a 68 pin PCMCIA socket for Type I or II cards, and a 50 pin socket for CFA (Compact Flash Association) cards. Indicator LEDs show operational status, power, and data transfer mode. The product 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:
CameraConnect comes with free technical support and is available to ActionTec's 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 clients and VARs, and through ActionTec's retail, distribution and government channels. ActionTec can be reached via the Internet at http://www.actiontec.com, or by phone at (408) 752-7700 (corporate headquarters) or fax (408) 541-9003. -0- ActionTec Electronics, formally known as PreMax, is a well-established provider of data communication products designed to meet the needs of computer users in both mobile and desktop environments. ActionTec's product line includes a complete line of PC Card (PCMCIA) and internal desktop fax/modem ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. cards. 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 non-traditional locations. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. and maintains branch offices in Philadelphia, Government Sales in Arlington, Va., and International Sales in Irvine, Calif. Operational Headquarters are located in Taiwan. ActionTec and the ActionTec logo are trademarks of ActionTec Electronics, Inc. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : There is an "at" symbol following "isabelg", "lauren" and "lori" in the e-mail addresses below. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. 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/Lori Lehner, 800/287-2279 lauren@sspr.com/lori@sspr.com or ActionTec Electronics, Inc. Isabel A. Gonzales, 408/752-7700 isabelg@actiontec.com |
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