IPC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SHIPS AUSTIN VISTA NOTEBOOK WITH DESKTOP SYSTEM POWER, PERFORMANCE; The Austin Vista Notebook is the first notebook to offer voice command performance.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1995--IPC Technologies, Inc. (IPCT IPCT International Professional Cycling Teams IPCT Islington Primary Care Trust (UK) IPCT Internet Protocol Collaboration Tools IPCT Interaction Pattern Card Translator IPCT Intel Precision Cooling Technology ) today announced the availability of the Austin Vista Notebook, which is designed to be a desktop replacement. Designed for the power user, the Austin Vista Notebook is ideal for CPU-intensive tasks such as graphics and engineering applications, software development, conducting spreadsheet calculations, programming or database accesses. In addition, the Austin Vista is the first notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. to offer built-in speech recognition technology in the form of voice command operation. "The Austin Vista is a true desktop replacement because of its robust processing power and large dual-scan color screen," said Vice President of Marketing Jack Hall. "Also, its ergonomic design with fully functional keyboard facilitates comfortable notebook computing. The Vista's powerful performance and ease of use makes it an ideal solution for the traveling executive who requires a versatile computer system." To ensure desktop performance, IPC (1) (InterProcess Communication) The exchange of data between one program and another either within the same computer or over a network. It implies a protocol that guarantees a response to a request. Technologies added the high-speed IDE hard disk drive controller normally reserved for desktop system models. The IDE-based drive provides 32-bit access at the high-speed transfer rate of 29Mb per second. The Vista is available with either an Intel 486DX (processor) Intel 486DX - One of Intel's Intel 486 family of microprocessors (one of the last before the Pentium). The 486DX has a working built-in floating point unit (FPU). The Intel 486SX is effectively a DX with the FPU disabled. 4/75 or DX4/100 CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. . Memory configurations are available in 8Mb, 12Mb, 20Mb and 28Mb increments with a 340Mb, 524Mb or 810Mb hard drive. IPC Technologies plans to add 1Gb hard drive capacity to the Vista in late April, and a 1.3Gb hard drive will be available in May. IPC Technologies has incorporated Cylogic Voice User for Windows into the Austin Vista to let users more easily perform functions in Microsoft Works An integrated software package for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. It provides file management with relational-like capabilities, word processing, spreadsheet, business graphics and communications capabilities in one package. for Windows, email and scheduling applications, along with basic Windows functions for Cardfile, Program Manager, Write, File Manager, Print Manager, Calendar and others, using a set of 300 voice commands. "IPC Technologies, Inc. is the only manufacturer to offer voice command performance at the notebook level. The addition of voice command recognition advances notebook computing to a new level, and promises to transform the way mobile computing users work," said Hall. Austin Vista's ergonomic design features a palm rest and a built-in micro pointing device. A standard size keyboard includes dedicated function keys and cursor-direction keys. The Vista comes bundled with MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. 6.22, Windows for Workgroups A version of Windows 3.1 introduced in 1992 that added peer-to-peer networking. See Windows. (operating system) Windows for Workgroups - (WFW, WFWG) A version of Windows 3.1 which works with a network. Although stand-alone 3. 3.11, Windows Sound System A sound card from Microsoft for Windows PCs. The card was not widely used, but certain characteristics of the card are built into Sound Blaster and other sound cards for compatibility with the Windows 3.1 drivers that were created at that time. and the Official Airline Guide “OAG” redirects here. For other uses, see OAG (disambiguation). OAG Worldwide Limited, also known as the Official Airline Guide, is a United Kingdom based travel news, data and ranking service. Flightdisk as a bonus application for the traveling professional. As an upgrade, IPCT will offer the Vista also bundled with Microsoft Office Standard. The notebook comes with a 3.5-inch 1.44Mb floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive and either a 10.4-inch Active Matrix or 11.3-inch Dual Scan in 640x480 resolution. A 32-bit local bus Windows Accelerator with 1Mb of Video RAM are featured. In addition, two Type II or one Type III 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. slots are available for communications. IPCT today also announced that the new Austin StepLite 486 featherlight notebook is now shipping. Available Options IPC Technologies offers a "Road Warrior" package, consisting of a 14.4 Kbps PCMCIA fax/modem card; travel bag; extra battery; external battery charger and car adapter. The cost of this package will run at about $459. Pricing & Availability The Austin Vista Notebooks range from $2,549 to $4,878 depending on configurations. See the Austin Vista Fact Sheet for a price list. The Vista is immediately available through Austin Direct Sales at 1-800-752-1577. The product is also available under the MediaMagic(TM) brand name of Panorama through regional distributors Southern Electronic Distributors, Direct American Hardware and Software, Almo Distributors and Micro United by calling 1-800-624-8654. Service & Support IPC Technologies provides one-year service (parts and labor included) with all its computers through its depot repair program, which re-imburses outbound shipping and handling. Lifetime tech support is also provided 24 hours a day seven days a week through its toll-free hotline, which boasts a four-minute maximum hold time. Up to two years' extension on the warranty may be purchased from Austin at a cost of $175 per year. Company Profile IPC Technologies, Inc., formerly Austin Computer Systems (founded in 1984) markets MediaMagic(TM) multimedia products and IPC point-of-sale terminals. The company also manufactures high-performance, low-cost Austin-brand desktop and notebook computing products. IPC Technologies' products are distributed in North and South America under the IPC and Austin brand names. CONTACT: IPC Technologies Inc. Don E. Gross, 512/719-8128 or Alexander Communications Inc. Hani Durzy, 415/923-1660 |
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