We have another news release. It gives a little more information on shipping the Flashback Voicelink. However, still to names as to who is selling the product to the public. Still good news tho.
It looks like the first news release last monday is being reenforce with this news release copied below:
Jim
BW0274 OCT 21,1996 6:46 PACIFIC 09:46 EASTERN
( BW)(NCI)(NCII) NCI now shipping Flashback Mobile Office
Business Editors
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1996--
Combination portable digital audio recorder &
PCMCIA card allow mobile PC users to record and
send voice mail over Internet
NCI (formerly Norris Communications Inc.) (NASDAQ:NCII) is now
shipping the Flashback Mobile Office, which includes the latest
version of the award-winning Flashback hand-held digital voice
recorder, a palm-sized three-ounce unit based on removable flash
memory with a 25 percent improvement in sound quality.
The Flashback records voice input instantly, performs
variable-speed playback and includes on-board voice editing. Files
are stored in an industry-high ratio of 18 minutes per MB, making
the Flashback capable of storing 18 minutes (1 MB) or 36 minutes (2
MB) of recording time on ultra-compact, removable flash memory
SoundClips.
By removing the SoundClips and inserting them into the Flashback
VoiceLink, a card that plugs directly into a Type II or Type III
PCMCIA slot of a notebook computer, voice messages can be sent via
Internet E-mail 20 times faster than transmitting conventional sound
files to any other computer with a Flashback VoiceLink. Files can
also be converted into standard WAV audio and sent to any
sound-enabled, Intel-based computer.
"This product is one of the most flexible and efficient ways to
communicate," said Bob Root, chief executive officer and president
of NCI. "The spoken word can be recorded at a minimum of 200 words
per minute, which is at least ten times faster than the average 20
WPM speed that most executives type.
"The Flashback lets you communicate using your own voice so the
receiver hears your tone and inflection, thereby eliminating
misunderstandings. Because its portable, you can record messages
anywhere so you aren't tied to a phone line. And you save time and
money by sending compressed voice message files over the Internet."
The product was designed for mobile professionals and executives
who spend a lot of time out of the office and require a better way
to communicate with customers, peers and office-based support staff.
Professions that fit this profile, include salespersons, corporate
trainers, doctors and lawyers.
While the Flashback unit features editing functions, including
insertion and deletion, voice messages can also be edited using the
Windows-based software recorder/editor included with the Flashback
VoiceLink. Recorded files are saved in compressed format, sent in
compressed format and decoded by another Flashback VoiceLink at the
other end.
"Removable flash memory is another extraordinary feature of this
product," said Root. "Imagine a microcassette recorder without
removable cassettes. Most digital memo taker products don't feature
removable media and don't allow virtual storage and archiving of
important sound files. NCI has a patent on removable flash memory
giving the Flashback Mobile Office a competitive edge against all
other digital voice recording products."
The Flashback Mobile Office is available now from distributors,
resellers, value added resellers and chain stores worldwide at a
suggested retail price $549.95 for the version with the 18 minute
soundclip. With a 36 minute SoundClip, the product is priced at
$599.95.
NCI also offers a Mobile Office Professional with two VoiceLinks
including software. The Mobile Office Professional with an 18 minute
SoundClip is priced at $649.95 and $699.95 with a 36 minute SoundClip.
Interested parties should contact NCI at 800/916-6267 or
619/679-1504. Visit the company's World Wide Web site at
ncivoice.com.
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NCI (formerly Norris Communications Corp.) is a Delaware-based
publicly traded corporation on NASDAQ at trading symbol NCII.
It markets branded products worldwide through distributors,
resellers, VARs, government resellers, catalogs and chain stores.
The OEM division markets the NCI MicroOS imbedded systems software
operating system, Multichip modules, private label products and
customer-designed products to computer, dictation systems, computer
peripheral and telecommunications companies worldwide.
The company has patented the Flashback Digital Voice Recorder,
sound recording techniques and features, which position it as the
world leader in digital flash memory audio recording. The company
operates out of its world headquarters in Poway, Calif., and through
NCI Ltd. in the United Kingdom.
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CONTACT: NCI, San Diego
Bob Root
Janice Kall, 619/679-1504 (media)
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