CMS Peripherals Expands ABSplus Support to 48GB; Notebook Upgrade and Data Transfer Kit Line Also Expanded.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COSTA MESA Costa Mesa (kŏs`tə mā`sə), city (1990 pop. 96,357), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific south of Santa Ana; inc. 1953. It is a transportation, residential, and light industrial center. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2001 Expanding the Automatic Backup System Noun 1. backup system - a computer system for making backups ADP system, ADPS, automatic data processing system, computer system, computing system - a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage Plus (ABSplus) line for mobile users, CMS (1) See content management system and color management system. (2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system. Peripherals(R) Tuesday announced the first shipments of a 48GB capacity solution. The pocket-sized ABSplus provides users with additional external storage, notebook backup as well as complete data recovery. The first fully self-contained portable backup solution, the ABSplus requires no additional cables, power source, docking station (1) A cradle for a portable device that serves to charge the unit and connect it to other sources or destinations. For example, an iPod docking station charges the iPod and connects it to a computer, speakers or TV set. , software or media. CMS also announced that several models of their Easy-Plug Easy-Go line of notebook hard drive upgrades and EasyBundle(R) line of notebook hard drive upgrades with data transfer kits, will now offer 48GB capacity solutions. Designed to provide notebook users with single command restoration of corrupted files, the ABSplus includes a Rescue Disk designed to completely restore the notebook drive from the ABSplus drive. Configured with a removable hard drive and instant Disaster Recovery (DR) software making the ABS drive bootable, the ABSplus also prevents user downtime caused by complete notebook hard drive failure. Within minutes, ABSplus users can replace their failed notebook hard drive with the ABS hard drive. After powering up the notebook, users have complete access to all backed-up data, files, contact information and applications with minimal downtime. Initially, only selected models of the Easy-Plug Easy-Go notebook hard drives and EasyBundle data transfer kits will be available in the new 48GB capacity. All of CMS' notebook hard drive upgrades and data transfer kits are tested to meet or exceed the original notebook manufacturer's drive specifications. Offering support for over 600 models of portable notebook computers, EasyBundle includes a CMS Easy-Plug Easy-Go notebook hard drive, CMS software for Windows(R) 95/98/NT 4.0/Me and 2000 operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , a PCMCIA card See PC Card. with data transfer cable and an ESD (1) (Electronic Software Distribution) Distributing new software and upgrades via the network rather than individual installations on each machine. See ESL. prevention kit and shock-preventive hardware. With EasyBundle, users can safely and easily transfer their operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , applications and files to a larger hard drive capacity in just minutes. "With the new 48GB 2 1/2-inch hard drives, we are able to meet or exceed the storage requirements of most notebook users," said Ken Burke, president of CMS Peripherals. "In most cases, when there is nothing wrong with the notebook itself, it is simply more economical to upgrade the hard drive. "With the Easy-Plug Easy-Go notebook hard drives and EasyBundle data transfer kits, we make that task more feasible. With the ABSplus, users have additional external storage, as well as unmatched data recovery capability." Using 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. for fast, easy data transfer, the self-contained card simply flips out from the underside of the ABSplus, and the entire unit plugs directly into the notebook. Providing virtually hands-free operation, the ABSplus provides complete, automatic installation upon connection. A patent-pending automatic launcher initiates a backup of the entire host-drive, including multiple partitions and formats in native file format. Subsequent backups are incremental, saving valuable user time and notebook power. For sharing large files, the ABSplus easily bridges the gap between the desktop, notebook and hand-held PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). using CMS' USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. Converter (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) $89). Availability Compatible with Windows 95B/98/NT 4.0/Me and 2000, the PCMCIA ABSplus with instant disaster recovery is now shipping with a three-year warranty in capacities of 6GB, 10GB, 20GB, 30GB and 48GB. Pricing starts at $329 MSRP. Drivers for USB, USB 2 and Macintosh versions of the ABSplus are currently under development. Now shipping with three-year warranties in capacities of 6GB, 10GB, 20GB, 30GB and 48GB, pricing on the Easy-Plug Easy-Go notebook hard drives and EasyBundle notebook hard drive upgrade and data transfer kit start at $209 MSRP and $239, respectively. Solutions are available through major distributors, corporate resellers, mail order and direct from the company's website, www.cmsproducts.com. About CMS Products With more than 3 million CMS storage solutions installed in over 90 countries, the complete line of CMS mass storage products includes backup products for notebooks, notebook hard drive upgrades and data transfer kits as well as high capacity desktop hard drives. For more information, contact CMS Peripherals Inc., 3095 Redhill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Phone: 800/327-5773 / 714/424-5520, Fax: 714/435-9504 or visit CMS' website at www.cmsproducts.com. CMS Peripherals Inc. is a registered trademark. ABS, Easy-Plug Easy-Go and EasyBundle are trademarks of CMS. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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