Aztech rolls outs value-packed multimedia upgrade kits into the growing consumer market; the Game Galaxy, Voyager and Stellar Kits are available for the holiday season.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 1994--Aztech Labs Inc. introduces a new range of multimedia upgrade kits targeted specifically for the consumer Christmas buying season. They are the Game Galaxy, designed for the gamer market, the Voyager for the user with some familiarity with multimedia, and the Stellar for those starting out with multimedia. All the kits come bundled with a 16-bit CD quality sound card to add realism to games and education software, CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). titles, a double-speed CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. , and a choice of either a microphone, stereo speakers or headphones Head-mounted speakers. Headphones have a strap that rests on top of the head, positioning a pair of speakers over both ears. For listening to music or monitoring live performances and audio tracks, both left and right channels are required. . To add even more realism and game excitement, the 16-bit sound card has an upgrade option to support the latest 32-voice wave table sound technology. The upgrade provides 128 realistic instrumental sounds and 69 drum sets. Exceeding MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. 2 requirements, the Aztech CD-ROM is fully multi-session Kodak Photo CD compatible, allowing users to access multiple views of photo realistic images on screen. Running at twice the speed of ordinary CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. , the CD-I (Compact Disc-Interactive) A compact disc format developed by Philips and Sony that held text, audio and animated graphics. It required a CD-I player that contained its own operating system. compatible Aztech drive has a data capacity of 635MB, a transfer rate of 300KB/sec, and an average access time of 350msec. The drive also supports MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). Video on CD, allowing playback of up to 72 minutes of full motion video. ``The successful marketing of the Sound Galaxy multimedia upgrade kits has created the impetus to roll out more value-packed kits, such as the Game Galaxy, Voyager and the Stellar, at an affordable price,'' said Michael Mun n. 1. The mouth. One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns, Butter them and sugar them and put them in your muns. - Old Rhyme. , president of Aztech Systems (SESDAQ:Aztech), the Singapore-based parent company of Aztech Labs. ``To stay ahead of the competition, Aztech has invested substantially in R&D to create cost effective design and shorten the product development process. In addition, we saw the growing size of the consumer gamer market as an opportunity to introduce new products,'' added Mun. The Game Galaxy Kit Designed for game enthusiasts requiring good sound quality and realistic sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros , the kit comes with a 16-bit sound card, an Aztech CD-ROM drive, a Super Warrior joystick, microphone and speakers. Also bundled with the Game Galaxy are a suite of 10 multimedia and business software applications and nine exciting CD-ROM titles, including MegaRace and Outpost, PC Gamer Editors' Choice. ``Aztech developed this line of kits because we saw a growing number of game enthusiasts who appreciate sophisticated games with special sound effects. A good example is an interactive game using virtual reality type of visual effects to create depth and atmosphere,'' added Mun. The Game Galaxy, shipping now, has a suggested retail price of $499. The Voyager Multimedia Upgrade Kit Users wanting a mix of both games and business applications will find the Voyager Kit a perfect solution. Included in the kit are a pair of amplified speakers, a microphone, seven CD-ROM titles including PC Magazine Editors' Choice Macromedia Action for business applications, and PC Gamer Editors' Choice Outpost, a popular strategy game. The Voyager is available now at a suggested retail price of $299. The Stellar Multimedia Upgrade Kit This kit, targeted at users starting out with multimedia, includes a 16-bit card with options to upgrade to wave table synthesis See wavetable synthesis. and multiple CD-ROM drives, and two CD-ROM titles, Professor Multimedia and Learn To Use Windows. Shipping now, the kit has a suggested retail price of $279. About Aztech Systems Based in Singapore, Aztech Systems is a manufacturer and supplier of a full range of multimedia products for PCs. According to a recent Dataquest report, Aztech is the third largest supplier of sound boards worldwide, holding a 17% share of this market. IDC Europe ranked Aztech as the No. 1 selling sound card in Germany with 37% market share. The same report ranked Aztech as the second largest sound card supplier in Europe. The company is dedicated to making multimedia more accessible to the masses by bringing competitive, high-quality sound solutions to the marketplace. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: At COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Booth No. M628, Sands Convention Center. CONTACT: Aztech Labs Inc., Fremont Karen Klimas, 510/623-8988 |
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