Best Buy to Sell New Everex eXplora Desktop Featuring PC-TEL HSP Modem; Modem-Equipped Desktop Marks Everex' Re-entry Into Retail Channel.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 17, 1998--PC-TEL Inc. Monday announced that Best Buy will begin selling Everex Systems Inc.'s eXplora personal desktop system. The system will be shipping with a full-featured, dual mode, 56K modem based on PC-TEL's patented Host Signal Processing Host Signal Processing (HSP) is a term used in computing to describe hardware such as a modem which is emulated (to various degrees) in software. (HSP (Hosting Service Provider) An organization that specializes in hosting Web sites. There are various levels of offerings from sharing a Web server with several other companies to having a dedicated Web server or to providing co-location services. See co-location. ) Modem technology. The new modem will provide Everex users full 56K data, fax and voice communications capability. They offer possible future feature updates through PC-TEL's exclusive software-upgradable HSP technology. PC-TEL's modem products provide reliable Internet connections and are designed to be Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) friendly, as they support both the V.90 ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. 56K standard and the popular K56 Flex standard. The eXplora PC from Everex, a leading provider of high-performance desktop computers, is designed to offer advanced multimedia performance at a value price. Powered by a 300MHz AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. K6-2 processor, it will be configured with 32MB RAM, 4 GB HDD, 32X 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). , 3-D video graphics card, Windows 98 and a dual mode V.90/K56 Flex HSP modem. The system will be bundled with a 15" SVGA monitor and a deskjet color printer. Other features include a 3.5" FDD, a 104-key Windows 95 keyboard, as well as two integrated stereo speakers. Additional expansion is available via four 32-bit PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). and three 16-bit ISA expansion slots and 5 drive bays. With an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $999, the eXplora is a significant value for the small office/home office See SOHO. market. "This system bundle provides an excellent first-time user solution," said Peter Ow, executive vice president of Everex Systems. "Our customers expect the latest technology and the very best peripherals and computer components from Everex, and with this system, they won't be disappointed." "Everex has consistently shown its technology leadership over its 15-year history, so we are particularly pleased that Everex PCs now incorporate PC-TEL's HSP Modem technology," said Steve Manuel, vice president of marketing at PC-TEL. "The combination of HSP56 technology and Everex's desktop expertise will provide the customer with the latest technology in communications software while also affording them a significant cost savings." PC-TEL modem products are available in quantity to PC manufacturers and other OEMs. Modems built on PC-TEL HSP technology are used in more than 3.5 million PCs worldwide. About PC-TEL Privately held PC-TEL, founded in March 1994, is based in Milpitas. The company's mission is to provide mass-communications solutions for the personal computer market through its easily-integrated and cost-effective Host Signal Processing Modem (HSP Modem) Technology. The latest information about PC-TEL's technology and products is available to PC manufacturers and other OEMs. PC-TEL can be reached at 630 Alder Drive, Milpitas, Calif. 95035. Telephone: 408/383-0452. FAX: 408/383-0455. PC-TEL's World Wide Web site is at: http://www.pctel.com. About Everex Everex Systems was founded in 1983 and is based in Fremont, Calif. The company is a leading supplier of award-winning server, workstation, notebook, desktop and Palm-size PC solutions to the United States Government, military, corporations and end users. The latest information about Everex's products and services can be found by accessing Everex's World Wide Web server at: http://www.everex.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: HSP Modem, HSP Speakerphone, HSP56 are trademarks of PC-TEL. K56FLEX is a registered trademark of Rockwell. Everex eXplora is a trademark of Everex Systems Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. AMD, K6 and K6-2 are registered trademarks of AMD Corp. Windows 98 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. CONTACT: PC-TEL Inc., Milpitas Shawn Owens, 408/383-0452, ext. 127 Fax: 408/383-0455 e-mail: shawn@pctel.com or MSG MSG: see glutamic acid. Communications Michael Goldstein, 213/654-4050 e-mail: mgoldstein@aol.com |
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