BW1007 MAR 21,1997 3:35 PACIFIC 6:35 EASTERN
(FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 1997--The Apex
Division of SMART Modular Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SMOD) today
announced the availability of its Rapid Transit(TM) 56kbps ISA Card
Data/Fax modem.
Designed for use with Pentium-powered computers, the Rapid
Transit(TM) 56kbps ISA Card Data/Fax modem provides the industry's
fastest data transfer rate over ordinary telephone lines.
The Apex Data Rapid Transit(TM) 56kbps ISA Card Data/Fax modem
incorporates K56flex technology to ensure maximum capability with
leading Internet service providers and with other modem users. The
Card also offers enhanced DSVD and V.80 support, full function
telephone answering machine capabilities and duplex speaker phone
for optimal communications functionality.
The Rapid Transit(TM) ISA Card features software upgradeability
to future 56k standards, and is available through Apex Data
distribution channels, including: Ingram Micro, Tech Data, PC
Compleat and Mobile Planet, at an estimated street price of $140.
SMART anticipates availability in April 1997. Customers can call
800/841-2737 to order or receive more information.
"Our customers have come to expect that we will provide them
with early, cutting edge technology," stated Wayne Eisenberg,
director of North American sales. "We are excited to be able to
offer them our 56k technology solution, a highly advanced
communication tool, which is one of the first 56k modems available,"
Eisenberg continued.
The Rapid Transit(TM) 56kbps ISA Card Data/Fax modem is
thoroughly tested with the most popular fax and communications
packages and is CCITT Group III compatible so faxes can be sent
directly from an application or scheduled at a later time.
The product's Advanced Error Correction with V.42 protocol
facilities safe, clear transmissions and automatically detects and
connects at the highest data rate and communications standard to
match the remote modem. It complies with all industry standards,
operates under Windows 95 and Windows NT and features Plug & Play
support.
Additionally, it is in full compliance with the V.34 standard to
assure complete compatibility with all other V.34 modems.
The second paragraph of this press release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results could
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors including without
limitation material availability and shortages (in particular 56K
chipsets), and production, engineering and/or technical problems in
getting the Rapid Transit 56kbps ISA Card Data/Fax modem to market.
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