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Non-Tech : Any info about Iomega (IOM)? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: KM who wrote (51957)	4/4/1998 4:40:00 PM
From: robert read	Respond to of 58324

this one talks about ls-120 but doesn't offer it as an option Tuesday March 31, 12:47 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Fujitsu PC Corp. Incorporates Agate Technologies' "Warm Swap" Software in New LifeBook Notebooks MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 1998--Fujitsu PC Corp. (FPC) has teamed up with Silicon Valley-based Agate Technologies Inc. to enhance the quality of mobile computing in the corporate marketplace. The latest additions of their LifeBook Family of notebook computers include a customized version of Agate's Tioman ProSwap software that provides ''warm swap'' functionality. Warm swapping enables customers to quickly and conveniently exchange multiple devices without having to shut the system down. Each new LifeBook features Multi-function Bays where users can exchange several components, including the standard lithium ion battery, floppy disk drive, 20x max CD-ROM drive, an optional second hard disk, optional ZIP drive and battery. As users exchange these devices, the customized version of Tioman ProSwap simplifies and speeds installation of each device. ProSwap automatically detects, configures and identifies the device, and creates an icon in the user's Windows ''My Computer'' folder. Before the user removes the inserted device from the LifeBook's Multi-function Bay, the software verifies that files are closed and automatically prepares the device for removal. ''We are further extending our LifeBook Family of notebook computers to the corporate customer who requires an individualized combination of portability, built-in-manageability, high-performance and reliability,'' said Sara Nelson, senior manager of product marketing for FPC. ''FPC and Agate are working together to enhance our customers' mobile computing needs.'' ''Our relationship with a leading manufacturer such as FPC will enable our company to leapfrog competitive alternatives in the mobile computing arena,'' said Howard Johnston, vice-president of OEM sales for Agate Technologies in Silicon Valley. ''We are excited about this partnership and feel that FPC's new LifeBooks will help pave the way for future applications of our ProSwap device bay technology.'' Fujitsu PC Corp. was formed in February 1996 by a $36 billion worldwide IT conglomerate, Fujitsu Limited of Japan, to expand its business into the North American PC market. Chartered with providing quality mobile computing solutions that meet and exceed the demands of mobile professionals in the United States, FPC introduced the LifeBook Family Series of high-performance notebooks that seamlessly integrate into an individual's life. FPC has design headquarters in Milpitas, and Japan, a manufacturing facility in Hillsboro, Ore., and a service support center in Memphis, Tenn. For additional information on FPC and its products, users can visit the company's Web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com, or call 888/4-ON-THE-GO. Founded in 1996, Agate Technologies is a pioneer in the design and development of removable storage solutions for notebook and PC applications. Agate is the first company to provide OEMs with software and hardware solutions that enable users to ''hot swap'' or ''warm swap'' IDE and ATAPI devices such as the ZIP, LS-120, MO, TR-4 devices or a second hard drive. With headquarters in Fremont, Calif., Agate is positioned in manufacturing, marketing, sales, and development support in the United States, Europe, and Asia.