Compaq announces first PCMCIA Ethernet Card; New card offers total network connectivity, full duplex capability and extensive driver support.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 1996 -- In a move to provide portable PC users with a diversity of networking solutions, Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) today introduced its first Ethernet PC Card. The new PC Card offers full duplex capability and extensive driver support allowing users of Compaq and other leading notebook computers to easily connect to any corporate network. This product offers the total solution to portable PC customers by providing them with network connectivity in multiple locations with the flexibility of a PC Card. "Portable PC users require connectivity to office peripherals, as well as to the company network. With this new PC Card, Compaq now offers those customers a complete line of networking solutions, from LAN adapters for portable expansion bases to 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. LAN Cards for portable computers," said Michael Winkler Winkler may refer to:
Ethernet PC LAN Card Features Compaq's new PC Card comes with the most extensive network driver support in the industry, offering compatibility with Artisoft LANtastic, Banyan Vines, DOS, Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, Novell NetWare, OS/2 (2.x and 3.0 Warp), SCO UNIX and TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. environments. The Compaq Ethernet LAN Card is the only PC Card extensively tested and optimized for use on Compaq computers. Additionally, PC users installing the Ethernet LAN Card on notebook computers other than Compaq are assured of the compatibility of the card with their equipment. This Ethernet LAN Card is a PCMCIA Type II Card, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.3 compliant, and supports connections to 10BaseT and 10Base2 networks. With a 16-bit data bus, a 32K RAM packet buffer memory, and an information transfer rate of up to 10 megabits per seconds, this Ethernet Card is one of the highest performing cards in the industry. The Compaq Ethernet PC Card also is one of the few PC Cards to feature full duplex operation which doubles the throughput by allowing the Ethernet PC LAN Card to simultaneously read and write data. This new card includes DOS and Windows installation programs. It also is "hot swappable," allowing the user to remove and reinsert Re`in`sert´ v. t. 1. To insert again. the card at any time without rebooting the portable PC. Compaq's new PC Card is shipped with an extensive list of drivers, 10Base2 and 10BaseT cables, a BNC (hardware) BNC - A connector for coaxial cable such as that used for some video connections and RG58 "cheapernet" connections. A BNC connector has a bayonet-type shell with two small knobs on the female connector which lock into spiral slots in the male connector when it is twisted T adapter for 10Base2, an installation guide, and a user guide on diskettes to install on your system to provide on-line assistance if required. Once installed, the user can operate the portable computer right away. Pricing & Availability The card caries caries or tooth decay Localized disease that causes decay and cavities in teeth. It begins at the tooth's surface and may penetrate the dentin and the pulp cavity. a price of $169(a), as well as a three-year limited warranty(b) and currently is available from all major Compaq resellers and Compaq DirectPlus. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. Founded in 1982, the Company reported 1994 worldwide sales of $10.9 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Compaq also sells directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer service support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America On-line, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-345-1518. (a) Estimated street price; actual prices may vary. (b) Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. -0- Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trade marks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation Rebecca Nahas, John Sweney, Yvonne Donaldson, Mike Berman, Nora Hahn, Hedy Baker, Brian Temple, Janet Dean, Jerele Neeld 713-514-0484 or Miller/Shandwick Technology Donna Ruane, Scott Collins, Eric Grodziski 617-536-0470 scollins@millercom.com REPEATS: New York 212-575-8822 or 800-221-2462; Boston 617-236-4266 or 80 |
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