Comarco Announces First Power Adapter Order.YORBA LINDA Yorba Linda (yôr`bə lĭn`də), city (1990 pop. 52,422), Orange co., S Calif., in a region of citrus fruit; inc. 1967. The city has grown tremendously along with the southern California area; its population increased fivefold between , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 1998--Comarco Inc. (Nasdaq:CMRO CMRO Current Medical Research and Opinion (journal) CMRO Concerned Motorcycle Riders of Ohio CMRO Canadian Mud Racing Organization CMRO Certified Medical Review Officer CMRO Complex Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul ) Thursday announced that it has reached an agreement with Targus Group International and Port Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Targus Group International, for an initial order of 12,000 units for Comarco's innovative small form-factor universal power adapter An external power supply for laptop computers and just about every portable or semi-portable electronic device on the market. Also called an "AC adapter," it contains a rectifier to convert AC current to DC and a transformer to convert voltage from 120 down to 9, 12, 15 or whatever is for notebook computers, cellular telephones and other portable devices. Targus Group International is the world's leading designer and marketer of portable computer luggage and Port is a leading provider of mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings accessories. Targus products are sold in 130 countries through a strong network of distributors, OEMs, computer and electronics retailers, direct response marketers, office supply stores and mass merchants. The company has operating subsidiaries in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , Singapore, Korea, Australia and South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. . The Comarco power adapter employs a patented power conversion topology that allows a dramatic reduction in size and weight and a programmable output that allows the product to charge a multiplicity of portable devices. Conventional power adapters are larger, heavier and can only charge a single particular notebook computer or cellular phone. Tom Franza, president of Comarco Wireless Technologies, said today: "The explosive proliferation of portable computing and communications devices has created a demand for a power adapter less then one-half-inch thick and weighing approximately 4 ounces that can charge all of the devices a business person carries on a trip. "Never again will we need to carry one charger for our cellular phone, another for our laptop computer and yet another for other battery powered devices. We are planning to immediately start shipping this exciting new product to Targus and Port for its initial market test. This relationship with Targus, the world's leading distributor of laptop accessories, allows us to reach the replacement market through strong retail, catalog and direct sales to major corporate accounts." Sean O'Connor This article is about the Irish businessman and politician. For the English footballer, see Sean O'Connor (footballer). Sean O'Connor is co-promoter of Rally Ireland which secured a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) for Ireland which will run from , chief executive officer of Port, added: "Port is optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op about the prospects of this unique new product. Its reduced size and weight, as well as its added versatility, should make it very attractive to the traveling professional." "We are excited about this team effort with Targus and Port," said Don Bailey, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Comarco. "They have a major promotion ready to roll. If successful, this new product could significantly boost our revenue and earnings." Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include factors such as the level of sales of the company's products, timely and cost effective product development, foreign marketing, the level of competition for the company's products and services, and the ability to meet the technical requirements of the company's customers. Investors are also directed to consider a more detailed description of risks and uncertainties facing the company discussed in documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Comarco Inc., Yorba Linda
Don M. Bailey, 714/282-3813
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