Connectix Announces RAM Doubler 2 for Macintosh; The All-Time Best-Selling Utility for Macintosh Includes New Features and Improvements.SAN MATEO San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1996--Connectix Corp. announces RAM Doubler A software technique that compresses the contents of memory, thereby doubling (more or less) its available capacity. (TM) 2, a major upgrade to the award-winning RAM Doubler for Macintosh. RAM Doubler 2 is a powerful memory management utility, enabling users to run more applications than physical RAM typically allows. In addition, RAM Doubler 2 offers flexible memory settings for double and triple memory, and includes substantial memory savings for Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. native applications. RAM Doubler 2 features user-adjustable memory settings. A new control panel includes graphical details showing how applications use memory. RAM Doubler 2 can reclaim Power Mac native application memory and extend memory up to triple the amount of real RAM. RAM Doubler 2 lets users be even more productive with their Macintosh systems. Rather than closing one application to open another because of low memory, users can keep many more of their applications open at the same time. "Mac users have made RAM Doubler one of the most popular Macintosh utilities with over 1 million sold," said Gina Clark, Connectix Utilities Group Product Manager. "RAM Doubler 2 continues the tradition, enabling users to run even more applications by providing triple memory, running faster than the original RAM Doubler, and remaining just as easy to use." Although RAM prices have dropped, many users are unwilling to upgrade their systems because they aren't comfortable opening up their hardware or may not have enough SIMM slots available. RAM Doubler 2 gives users up to triple the amount of memory through superior memory management rather than difficult hardware upgrades (no screwdriver screwdriver, n See instrument, screwdriver. required!). RAM Doubler 2's file mapping capability for Power Mac native applications frees additional memory to open even more applications. Connectix will offer a rebate rebate, partial refund of the total price paid for goods or services. In the United States, rebates were historically given by railroads to favored shippers as a return on transportation charges. upgrade program for owners of previous versions of RAM Doubler for Macintosh. Customers purchasing RAM Doubler for Macintosh between July 1, 1996 and Aug. 7, 1996 are entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: to a free upgrade to RAM Doubler 2 (proof of purchase required). The RAM Doubler 2 Technology RAM Doubler 2 features new technology that improves upon the original RAM Doubler. RAM Doubler 2's compression runs twice as fast as previous versions to extend memory with little or no performance impact. RAM Doubler 2's patent pending technology increases memory efficiency to run more applications simultaneously. First, RAM Doubler 2 reclaims unused memory from open applications to run additional applications. Second, RAM Doubler 2 takes memory that is not likely to be used again and compresses it. Finally, RAM Doubler 2 can utilize the hard drive for compressed memory information to maintain performance. Pricing and Availability Throughout the U.S. RAM Doubler 2 will be widely available on Aug. 7, 1996 at over 6,000 locations including retail and catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. outlets. It carries a suggested retail price of US$99, with an expected street price of about $60. $25 Upgrade Rebate for RAM Doubler Owners Owners of previous versions of RAM Doubler for Macintosh are entitled to a $25 rebate toward RAM Doubler 2. Customers may purchase RAM Doubler 2 at any retail or catalog outlet and must provide proof of ownership of RAM Doubler to receive the $25 rebate. The upgrade rebate coupon in box has complete details. Founded in 1988 and based in San Mateo, Calif., Connectix Corp. designs, manufactures, distributes and publishes award-winning personal computer enhancement products. The company's flagship products A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. include Color QuickCam, RAM Doubler, Speed Doubler Refers to hardware or software that doubles the speed of its predecessor. For example, Intel's earlier Speed Doubler was the name given to the technology that allowed the clock speed to be doubled on its 486 DX2 chips. , and Connectix VideoPhone (1) (VideoPhone) A line of videophones (definition #1 below) from AT&T that were introduced in the early 1990s and later pulled off the market due to poor sales. The first models came with a price tag above $1,000, and a pair were needed. See Picturephone. . For more information, contact Connectix at 800/950-5880, 415/571-5100 or fax 415/571-5195. The company can be contacted at http://www.connectix.com CONTACT: Connectix Corp. Brian Grove, 415/638-7329 grove@connectix.com |
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