Best Data introduces five new 33.6 kbps modems for the small office home office.CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 1996--Best Data Products is introducing a new line of "Smart One" 33.6 kbps internal and external PC modems with Windows 95 Plug and Play operation and a variety of features designed specifically for the small office/home office See SOHO. environment. Internal models include the Smart One 336F Data/Fax (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) $139) and Smart One 336SP Data/Fax/Voice with Speakerphone (MSRP $179). External models include the Smart One 336FLX FLX Finger Lakes (New York) FLX Fort Lauderdale Executive (airport code) FLX Federal Learning eXchange FLX Flatfishes Data/Fax (MSRP $159), Smart One 336VLX VLX Visual Language of Experimentation (modeling language) Data/Fax/Voice (MSRP $179) and Smart One 336LXSP Data/Fax/Voice with Speakerphone (MSRP $189). All models include distinctive ring detection, voice/data/fax call discrimination, Caller ID and Best Data's new "Get Connected" 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). , a collection of 21 different Internet, on-line service and productivity enhancing programs. The data/fax products are also bundled with Smith Micro's QuickLinkII, and the voice models are bundled with the SmithMicro QuickLink Message Center. The modems are compatible with Windows 95, Windows 3.X, DOS and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) OS/2. They combine V.34 (33.6 modulation), V.42 bis/MNP 5 data compression, and V.42 error correction and provide full duplex operation with throughput up to 134,400 bps, supporting even the most sophisticated high speed data communication needs. 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. 10 error correction provides improved performance in adverse line conditions and cellular phone environments. The modems are fully compatible with all common modem standards to ensure reliable connections with the broadest possible range of modems. Speed is automatically negotiated on connection. The internal modems provide on-screen modem monitors. Non-volatile RAM (NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM) May refer to dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static RAM (SRAM) chips that are backed up by a battery or to non-volatile chips such as flash memory. See non-volatile memory, dynamic RAM, static RAM and solid state disk. ) stores up to four dial strings of up to 36 digits. When operating in fax mode, the modems offer Group 3 send/receive fax capability up to 14,400 bps and support Class 1 Fax commands. Fax features include sending and receiving faxes in the background or foreground, fax broadcasting and logging, and fax merging. For more information, call Best Data at 818/773-9600 or 800/632-BEST (632-2378) or visit the company Web site at http://www.bestdata.com. -0- Founded in 1984, Best Data Products Inc. is a leading manufacturer of communication products for the PC and Macintosh markets. The company sells its products through a nationwide network of distributors, resellers and computer retail stores. Editor's Note: There is an "at" symbol after "76225.2253" in the E-mail address below. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. CONTACT: S&S Public Relations Lauren Finkelman, 415/773-5359 76225.2253@compuserve.com |
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