Did USR pull a FAST one on MOT?......
U.S. Robotics Ships New Motorola-Compatible Cellular Direct Connect Modem Cables
PR Newswire - March 19, 1997 10:03
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Industry's First Motorola StarTAC and Motorola 3 Watt Cables Provide
Connectivity to U.S. Robotics PC Card Modems and Combination Ethernet(R)
Modems
WHAT: U.S. Robotics Corporation (Nasdaq: USRX) today announced
availability of the new Megahertz(R)-brand StarTAC and 3 watt Cellular Direct
Connect modem cables. With the announcement, U.S. Robotics becomes the first
company to provide guaranteed compatible, direct PC Card modem connectivity
between Megahertz-brand PC Cards and Motorola's most popular new line of
cellular phones. The new cables support all Megahertz-brand cellular-capable
PC Card Modems and Ethernet Modems.
WHEN: The Megahertz(R)-brand StarTAC and 3 watt Cellular Direct Connect
modem cables are available for customers today.
WHERE: The estimated selling price of the Cellular Direct Connect cable
for Motorola StarTAC phones is $59. The estimated selling price of the
Cellular Direct Connect cable for Motorola 3 watt phones is $39. To order
cellular cables, call 1-800-846-2233 or order through the U.S. Robotics web
site at www.mhzparts.com (USA only). In Canada, call 1-800-891-MEGA.
WHY: U.S. Robotics is committed to creating simple, hassle-free mobile
connectivity solutions for all of its customers. With the release of the new
Megahertz(R)-brand StarTAC and 3 watt Cellular Direct Connect modem cables,
U.S. Robotics is increasing mobile users' ability to stay connected to
business-critical information.
U.S. Robotics and Megahertz are registered trademarks of U.S. Robotics
Corporation and U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp. All other product
names may be trademarks of their respective holders.
CONTACT: Jeff Xouris, jxouris@bande.com, or Kara Woods, kwoods@bande.com,
of Barkley & Evergreen Public Relations, 816-842-1500, or 816-512-9245, or
816-512-9335
SOURCE U.S. Robotics
PRNewswire -- March 19 |
