Adaptec Ships its First Wireless I/O Products; Adaptec's State-of-the-art AIRport Infrared Products Combine Ease of Use, Reliability, IrDA Compatibility, and Leading Software.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 1995--Adaptec (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ), a leader in input/output (I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output ) technology, today announced that it is shipping its AIRport infrared (IR) adpaters. AIRport products make file transfers and file synchronization File synchronization (or 'synching') in computing is the process of making sure that two or more locations contain the same up-to-date files. If you add, change, or delete a file from one location, the synchronization process will add, change, or delete the same file at the other simple by eliminating the need for cables or floppies, a feature appealing to mobile professionals who need simple notebook to desktop connections. Infrared ports A transmitter/receiver for infrared signals. See IrDA and IR remote control. are becoming standard on most notebook computers as a means to communicate to other PCs and many other popular consumer peripherals. Adaptec's first two IR products, the AIRport 1000 and AIRport 2000, are designed to comply with the Infrared Data Association See IrDA. (standard, body) Infrared Data Association - (IrDA) A non-profit trade association providing standards to ensure the quality and interoperability of infrared (IR) hardware. (IrDA) specifications, ensuring compatibility with all devices meeting the IrDA standard. To provide a high degree of data integrity and compatibility, Adaptec has tested the AIRport 1000 and AIRport 2000 adapters with a wide range of notebook and desktop PCs. The AIRport products have data transfer rates of up to 115K bits/sec (eight times faster than 14.4 K baud baud (bôd, bōd), measure of the rate at which signals are transmitted over a telecommunications link. It is equivalent to the number of elements or pulses transmitted in one second, e.g. modems) and transmission ranges of up to two meters depending on power options. "Adaptec is especially proud of our AIRport products," said S. Sundaresh, vice president and general manager of Adaptec's Personal I/O business unit. "A driving principle behind all our products is ease of use. AIRport embodies that principle and delivers convenience, high reliability, and industry-leading compatibility." A Variety of Kits for a Variety of Users Adaptec's AIRport products are sold in three retail kit packages--AIRport 1000, AIRport 2000, and AIRport 2500. The AIRport 1000 kit includes an IR adapter to upgrade a notebook that does not already have an IR port built-in. It snaps directly onto the serial port to provide an IR link to desktop systems, printers, and other IR-equipped devices. It is small and portable, making it a convenient upgrade to any notebook computer. The AIRport 2000 kit includes an IR port adapter for a desktop PC. It connects to the desktop's serial port and has three power options for flexibility--serial port, AC adapter Same as power adapter. , or battery. The AIRport adapter has a dual position design which allows it to stand up or lie flat for maximum user convenience. The AIRport 2500 kit bundles the two adapters, allowing users to upgrade both their desktop and portable PCs. All the AIRport products use a custom lens that doubles the typical operating range. Adaptec's AIRport products support speeds from 9,600 bps through 115,200 bps for maximum flexibility and performance. All Adaptec's AIRport retail kits include TranXit for Windows 3.1, a file transfer and synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. software package from Puma Technology. TranXit software makes it easy to copy and move files from one system to another and enables AIRport products to offer the highest degree of interoperability and data integrity in the market. Pricing and Availability Adaptec's AIRport products are currently shipping to OEMs and are available to customers and retail kits through distribution. AIRport 1000, AIRport 2000, and AIRport 2500 have suggested retail prices of $89, $119, and $189, respectively. Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADPT) designs, manufactures and markets IOware solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small-office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high-performance SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. , RAID and ATM products for enterprise-wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Adaptec is a recognized market leader in high-performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,800 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. Adaptec's World Wide Web home page address is http://www.adaptec.com. -0- Note to Editors: Adaptec, AIRport, and IOware are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. CONTACT: Adaptec Eric Brown Eric Brown is the name of several people:
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