PC Concepts makes computer system setups a snap with the introduction of new color-coded cables; accessories company makes computer cabling a ''plug-and-play'' experience for both home and office systems.PACOIMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 1994--The confusing nightmare of computer cables, draped drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. and jumbled behind almost every home and office IBM-compatible or Apple computer, has now ended with the introduction of innovative color-coded cables from computer accessory company PC Concepts. ``With our unique color-coded cable design,'' said George Harwood, president of PC Concepts, ``each of our cables, with its color-coded packaging, helps both the retailer and the consumer navigate what has been till now a confusing process. Cable selection and installation couldn't be easier.'' Every PC Concepts cable is tagged and labeled with the item number of the product, a brief description of its proper use and a toll-free technical support hot line phone number for answers to any technical or installation questions. A set of two color-coded stickers also accompanies each cable. The computer user applies these stickers to both the computer and connected devices for future reference. Home and office computer users can choose from PC Concepts' color-coded parallel printer and parallel extension cables, computer monitor and keyboard extension cables, external modem A self-contained modem that is connected via cable to the serial port of a computer. It draws power from a wall outlet. The advantage of an external modem is that a series of status lights on the outside of the case display the changing states of the modem (off-hook, carrier detect, cables, RS232 serial cables, Centronics parallel extension cables, power cords and gender changers A coupler that reverses the gender of one of the connectors in order that two male connectors or two female connectors can be joined together.  Gender Changer The unit in the middle is the gender changer. and converters. ``At long last, a computer customer only has to know the color code Noun 1. color code - system using colors to designate classifications code - a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy for the cable they're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. and they're assured of getting the correct cable each time,'' noted Harwood. ``And since what we've introduced is well on its way to becoming a standard for the computer industry, we've already applied for a patent and trademark on our color-coded cables system.'' In addition to their unique color-coded packaging, PC Concepts cables are designed with fully molded ends that insure electrical isolation and strength in the cables, thumbscrews for tool-free installation and improved connections, gold-plated contacts for maximum conductivity conductivity /con·duc·tiv·i·ty/ (kon?duk-tiv´i-te) the capacity of a body to transmit a flow of electricity or heat; the conductance per unit area of the body. con·duc·tiv·i·ty n. 1. and reliability and end-to-end shielding that protects against outside interference and data loss. ``All of our cables meet or exceed manufacturer specifications and compatibility, including Apple's, and we provide a lifetime warranty on each cable we sell,'' added Harwood. In addition to its color-coded computer cables, PC Concepts manufactures and markets a full line of universal dust covers, tool kits, power control centers, manual and automatic data switches, Printer Mates print sharing devices, sliding keyboard drawers A sliding drawer that holds a keyboard under the desk when not in use. and new ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. designed keyboards with matching wrist pads. PC Concepts Inc. is located at 10318 Norris Ave., Pacoima, Calif. 91331-2220. Telephone: 818/899-1987; fax: 818/899-6047. Media contact is Al Abrams, Abrams Creative Services Creative Services are a subsector of the creative industries, a part of the economy that creates wealth by offering creativity for hire to other businesses. Examples include:
CONTACT: PC Concepts Inc., Pacoima
George Harwood, 818/899-1987
818/899-6047 (fax)
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Abrams Creative Services, Tarzana
Al Abrams, 818/343-6365
818/343-6366 (fax)
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