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Non-Tech : CompUSA (CPU) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Scotsman who wrote (637)	7/8/1998 1:55:00 PM
From: Jay Rommel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3187

For a second there I thought you were implying that there might be a dell/gateway merger ... Any thoughts about this prospect???

To: Scotsman who wrote (637)	7/8/1998 1:59:00 PM
From: Jay Rommel	Respond to of 3187

Intelogis Ships Powerline Networking Product; Staples and CompUSA first to sell PassPort Plug-In Network PR Newswire, Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 13:53 DRAPER, Utah, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelogis Inc., the leading developer of Powerline Networking(TM) technology, today announced it has begun shipping its initial powerline networking product offering to the consumer market -- the PassPort Plug-In Network(TM). The PassPort Plug-In Network is the first "no new wires" networking product to ship that is simple to install and easy to use. Due to the growing demand for a simple, affordable and convenient networking solution for multi-computer homes and small offices, the PassPort Plug-In Network is being launched through two of the nation's largest office and computer superstore retail chains -- Staples (NASDAQ:SPLS) and CompUSA (NYSE:CPU). PassPort products are currently available at Staples office superstores and will be available at CompUSA computer superstores on Aug. 1. The product is also available for purchase from Intelogis' Web site intelogis.com "We've been delighted with the response we've seen from the retail channel across the board," said John Enslow, vice president of sales for Intelogis. "We've experienced overwhelming demand for our product, and we will continue to strategically add channel partners that enable us to deliver our products to this growing market." The PassPort Plug-In Network uses ordinary electrical wiring to create an instant network that allows users to share a single Internet connection, share printers, exchange files or play multi-user games between PCs. Installation of the PassPort network is as simple as plugging PassPort devices into electrical outlets, attaching computers or printers to the devices via parallel cables, and installing software onto a PC. No additional wiring, internal network interface cards or hubs are required. According to Aberdeen Group director and analyst Tim Sloane, as more homes and small businesses find themselves owning more than one PC, there is significant opportunity for providing a networking solution to this fast- growing market segment. "The PassPort Plug-In Network from Intelogis succeeds in two critically important evaluation areas: physical connectivity and software connectivity," Sloane said. "PassPort, by combining simple, high-speed physical connectivity with plug & play software that operates transparently with the Microsoft operating system, has defined a whole new product category. With its aggressive pricing and channel strategy, Intelogis has established a beachhead competitors will find difficult to challenge." The PassPort Plug-In Network is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98. The suggested retail price is $249.99, which includes two PassPort PC plug-in adapters, one PassPort Printer plug-in adapter, Internet- connection sharing software and network game demos. Incorporated in January 1997 when it acquired technology to transport data via power lines from Novell Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL), Intelogis (pronounced in-TEL- oh-jis), a privately held company, is the front-runner in developing networking hardware and software products that transmit high-speed digital signals over AC electrical wiring. The PassPort Plug-In Network family of products is the first to use Intelogis' Powerline Networking technology. The company's Web site is located at intelogis.com. To receive more information, e-mail Intelogis at info@intelogis.com. SOURCE Intelogis Inc. -0- 07/07/98 /CONTACT: Todd Green of Intelogis, 801-816-4006, or tgreen@intelogis.com; or Jennifer Hughes of Politis Communications, 801-523-3730, 801-859-2141 (mobile), or jhughes@politis.com/ Web site: intelogis.com