Targus Announces Availability of Plug-in Cards for Pocket PCs; Partnership with Socket Produces Complete Line of Plug-in Cards.Business Editors/High Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2000 Targus Group International, parent company of Targus USA Inc., and Targus Europe Ltd., today announced, in conjunction with Socket Communications Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : SCKT)(PSE PSE 1. pale soft exudative pork. 2. portosystemic encephalopathy. : SOK) availability of Targus' Battery Friendly(R) line of CompactFlash Plug-in cards. The cards connect handheld computers A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. to mobile phones, Ethernet networks, and serial peripherals. Socket's energy-efficient cards are compatible with Pocket PCs, handheld PCs  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 , pen tablets and notebooks powered by Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. . The product line currently includes a Low Power Ethernet Card See Ethernet adapter. , a Serial Input/Output Card, and a suite of Wireless Web Cards. The Wireless Web Cards connect handheld devices with data-capable mobile phones made by Motorola, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sprint PCS and others for wireless web browsing and e-mail capabilities. In addition, a PC-Card adapter allows the Wireless Web Cards to be used with notebook computers. "Handheld PCs have opened up a whole new world of computing possibilities," said John Sargent
"Socket is very pleased to be working with Targus to distribute this line of CompactFlash cards," said Kevin Mills, president and chief executive officer of Socket Communications. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with Targus as we develop future mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings technologies, and putting these technologies in the hands of the mobile workforce." Targus' line of CompactFlash Plug-in cards will be available through the company's 35 worldwide offices and more than 6,800 retail storefronts in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , including Best Buy, Circuit City, Comp USA, Fry's, Office Depot Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) is one of the world's leading suppliers of office products and services. The Company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, , Office Max and Staples. Cards will also be available by accessing the company's web site at www.port.com. Suggested retail pricing for the Low Power Ethernet Card is $139.99, the Serial Input/Output Card is priced at $149.99, and the Wireless Web Card is priced at $139.99. About Targus Targus pioneered the notebook computer carrying case, partnering with corporations, retailers and OEMs to provide the best possible protection for notebook PCs. As the leading global supplier of portable solutions, Targus continues to define and shape the market for portable computing accessories. Targus has offices on every continent and distributes in over 145 countries. Targus products are available from the company's e-commerce site, www.port.com. About Socket 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 Windows-powered handheld computers by adding wireless Internet connectivity, networking, bar code scanning, and data communication. Socket's products utilize the Company's low power chip technology, making them ideal for battery-operated mobile computers. Information about Socket's complete range of products is available on the Company's web site at www.socketcom.com. Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. 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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