Keyspan Ships New Retractable Sync + Charge Cables for Leading PDAs Including the Treo 600 from palmOne.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RICHMOND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2004 Keyspan, America's #1 brand of USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connectivity products*, announces it is now shipping ZIP LINQ LINQ Language Integrated Query (Microsoft) (TM) retractable re·tract v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts v.tr. 1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement. 2. sync + charge cables for leading PDAs including Sony Clie(TM), Toshiba Pocket PC(TM), Dell Axim The Axim Family of personal digital assistants was Dell's line of Windows Mobile-powered Pocket PC Devices. The first model, the Axim X5, was introduced in 2002, while the final model, the Axim X51, was discontinued on April 9, 2007. (TM), and for the Visor(TM) PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). and Treo(TM) 600 smartphone from palmOne(TM). Road Warrior A person who frequently travels with laptop and cellphone. friendly, the retractable cables enable users to sync as well as charge their PDAs via a laptop's USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. . The cable extends to 30 inches by pulling on both ends. Simply pull again and the cable retracts back into its durable housing. About the size of a quarter, the cables feature a remarkably compact form factor that helps eliminate the tangle of wires and power cords needed for mobile computing. The new ZIP LINQ cables distinguish themselves from competitors in two ways. First, the cables are more compact than cables available from other companies. Second, the ZIP LINQ line offers an unmatched breadth of retractable cabling solutions. Priced from $17.99, the new PDA cables expand Keyspan's "ZIP LINQ" retractable cable line that consists of dozens of USB, FireWire, PDA, Cell Phone, digital camera, modem, and Ethernet connectivity solutions for mobile computing. The ZIP LINQ line of cables is a result of Keyspan's partnership with Cables Unlimited (http://www.cablesunlimited.com/), a Concord, California-based manufacturer and distributor of cables. Keyspan and Cables Unlimited are collaborating to market ZIP LINQ cables in the United States and Pacific Rim markets. Keyspan's ZIP LINQ cables are available to resellers via Ingram and to consumers through leading catalogs and online resellers. About Keyspan Keyspan products provide "Connections for Your Computer." The company's first products provided serial ports for connecting to traditional computer peripherals such as modems, printers and graphics tablets. Over time, Keyspan has expanded its horizons, connecting the PC and Macintosh to other items found in the home, school and office. Keyspan products are available to resellers via Ingram and to consumers through leading catalogs and online resellers. Editors can reach Keyspan at 510-222-0131 or via e-mail at info@keyspan. The Keyspan website is located at http://www.keyspan.com * NPD NPD New Product Development NPD Nouveau Parti Démocratique (Canada) NPD Narcissistic Personality Disorder NPD Norwegian Petroleum Directorate NPD Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands Distributor Hardware Accessory Report shows that Keyspan is the top selling brand of USB connectivity products for the last three years. Keyspan's cards, hubs, and adapters offer reliable connectivity solutions for the home, school, and office. |
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