( BW)(CARDINAL-TECHNOLOGIES) Cardinal Technologies Ships Connecta
56 Kbps Modem Series
Business Editors/Computer Writers
LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 1997--
Cardinal one of the first modem manufacturers to
ship value-priced 56 Kbps modems with x2 technology
Cardinal Technologies today announced the new Cardinal Connecta
family of 56 Kbps (kilobits per second) and 56 Kbps-ready internal
and external modems featuring x2 technology.
Cardinal will ship 56 Kbps modems in March with x2 technology
which most of the major Internet and Online Service Providers are
using to enable 56 Kbps speeds for their customers. With its
increased speeds, low price and quality Internet software, Cardinal
Connecta gives users a great value.
More than 18 million subscribers who access the Internet through
such providers as America Online, CompuServe, Prodigy, IBM Global
Network, MCI, Netcom, US West, and more than 400 other ISPs around
the world can begin enjoying analog modem speeds of up to 56 Kbps
using the Cardinal Connecta family of products.
"56 Kbps modem speeds for cruising the Internet are now possible
for millions of consumers," said Jim Jonez, director of product
marketing, Cardinal Technologies. "Cardinal is proud to be one of
the first manufacturers to offer consumers this significant new
milestone in modem technology. The Cardinal Connecta series provides
greater productivity for cost sensitive consumers who want a better
Internet experience using standard analog lines."
Cardinal Connecta Family of Products
The Cardinal Connecta family includes 56 Kbps and 56 Kbps-ready
internal and external modems. The Connecta 56 Kbps modems ship
preconfigured with x2 technology to run at speeds of up to 56 Kbps
right out of the box. The Connecta 56 Kbps-ready modems come
preconfigured to run at 33.6 Kbps and are software upgradable to 56
Kbps.
The Cardinal Connecta product line also includes a 56 Kbps and 56
Kbps-ready internal Windows-only soft modem, which utilizes the
computer's central processing unit (CPU) for some of the modem's
functions. This modem is ideal for Windows users with 486 or Pentium
processors.
Customers will find Cardinal Connecta modems available at most
computer retail stores and direct mail PC catalogs.
Pricing Summary for Cardinal Connecta Products
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56K models 33.6 models
Internal Windows Modem $159 $ 89
Internal Data Fax $179 $129
External Data Fax $199 $149
Internal Voice $199 N/A
External Voice $219 N/A
*T
Prices shown are Estimated Street Prices. In addition, for a
limited time Cardinal will offer a $20 rebate to customers on all
Cardinal products.
Cardinal Internet Solutions CD-ROM
In addition to delivering the latest modem technology, Cardinal
also includes with every Connecta product the Cardinal Internet
Solutions CD-ROM. This award-winning CD-ROM comes with several full
versions of Internet-based software products. FamilyPC Magazine
recognized Cardinal's Internet Solutions CD-ROM with their exclusive
"Top Rated/Best Buy" award in their January 1997 issue.
Cardinal's Internet Solutions CD-ROM includes InterGO, an
Internet browser, e-mail program, news reader, FTP and Telnet client;
Kinderguard, a built-in Internet parental control feature; Televox,
an Internet telephone application from VoxWare; Anyware AntiVirus,
which detects and eliminates viruses; Folio's Web Retriever for
browsing web sites off-line; and the Internet Experience multimedia
tutorial.
Cardinal Technologies, Inc. manufactures modems and ISDN
adapters for computers, which allow people to communicate and access
information. Cardinal's world class products continue to receive the
highest industry awards for superior performance and value. The
privately-held company was founded in 1987 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
and is a member of the Paul Allen Group of technology companies. For
further information, customers may visit the Cardinal web site at
cardtech.com or contact Cardinal's faxback service at
(800) 770-4864.
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I didn't realize that Cardinal was a part of the Paul Allen Group.
I know that he has his fingers in a LOT of pies, BUT perhaps Cardinal going x2 makes a case for a "Microsoft Connection"?
Might be reaching here, BUT............
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