D&H Distributing to Carry Socket's Mobile Connection Products.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2000 D&H Has Nationwide Presence Plus Strong Government and Education Sales Divisions Socket Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCKT)(PSE PSE 1. pale soft exudative pork. 2. portosystemic encephalopathy. :SOK) today announced that D&H Distributing Company, a nationwide computer products distributor with strong government and education sales divisions, has agreed to offer Socket's Battery Friendly(R) line of CompactFlash cards for enhancing Windows-based mobile computers. Socket's plug-in cards for wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. , local area networking, bar code scanning and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. will be available through D&H's growing base of resellers and second tier retailers. Socket's Digital Phone Card, which earned a perfect 5-Star rating from PC Magazine, connects a Pocket PC or notebook to a mobile phone, allowing the phone to function as a wireless modem A modem and antenna that transmits and receives over the air. Wireless modems support several technologies, including 802.11, Bluetooth, CDPD, DataTAC, Mobitex and Ricochet. There are wireless modems for laptops, handhelds and cellphones. for popular applications such as web browsing, email and file synchronization File synchronization (or 'synching') in computing is the process of making sure that two or more locations contain the same up-to-date files. If you add, change, or delete a file from one location, the synchronization process will add, change, or delete the same file at the other . Socket's Low Power Ethernet Card See Ethernet adapter. gives Pocket PC users a fast and easy connection to a campus network from venues such as conference rooms, assembly areas or the offices of colleagues. Socket's In-Hand Scan card adds a bar code laser scanner to a Pocket PC, handheld PC  An editor has expressed concern that this article or section is .Please help improve the article by adding information and sources on neglected viewpoints, or by summarizing and or pen tablet A digitizer tablet that is specialized for handwriting and hand marking. LCD-based tablets emulate the flow of ink as the tip touches the surface and pressure is applied. Non-display tablets display the handwriting on a separate computer screen. See digitizer tablet and tablet computer. for mobile data collection. Socket's Serial I/O Card See expansion board and PC card. adds an industry-standard COM port to a mobile computer. "Socket's energy-efficient plug-in cards significantly expand the range of mobile computing solutions we can offer," said Mark Greenwald, vice president of marketing for D&H. "We're excited to carry Socket's best-of-breed products for the fast-growing Pocket PC market." "Our relationship with D&H not only expands our presence among solutions-oriented resellers and second-tier retailers, but also strengthens our representation in government and education," said John Adams, vice president of sales for Socket. "We are very pleased to be working with a distributor with the experience and quality reputation of D&H." About D&H Distributing One of America's largest wholesale distributors of microcomputer products, D&H has been distributing computer hardware, software and peripheral products to the reseller community for more than 15 years. D&H leads the industry in multimedia and emerging technology and is known for providing every reseller-from large national accounts to small, independent business owners-with top quality products, competitive prices and highly personalized service. D&H has 80 years of distribution experience. D&H Distributing is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, with offices in Boston, Miami, Chicago, Dallas and Visalia, CA. For more information on D&H, call 800/340-1001 or visit the company's web site at www.dandh.com (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. . About Socket Communications Socket Communications, Inc. develops and sells connection products for Windows-based computers and other devices. Socket's products include the Battery Friendly(R) family of plug-in cards for enhancing mobile computers by adding wireless Internet connectivity, local area networking, bar code scanning, and data communication. Socket's products incorporate the company's energy-efficient chip technology, making them ideal for battery-operated mobile computers. Socket is an Associate Member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is the body that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies and trademarks to manufacturers. (SIG) and is developing products that will add Bluetooth wireless technology to handheld computers, notebooks and other electronic appliances. For information about Socket's complete range of products, visit www.socketcom.com/prodinfo.htm. For information about Socket's Bluetooth wireless networking strategy, visit www.socketcom.com/investor.htm. Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Aktiebolaget LM Ericsson and licensed to Socket. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.(c)2000, Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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