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Dell Computer Announces Support For U.S. Robotics x2 technology on Dimension Desktop PCs, For 56Kbps Internet and Remote AccessSKOKIE, Ill., -- November 27, 1996 U.S Robotics (NASDAQ: USRX) today announced that Dell Computer (NASDAQ: DELL) will offer U.S. Robotics' x2TM technology for 56 Kbps data transmission on its DimensionTM desktop PCs, providing customers faster access to the Internet and other online resources. Dell plans to offer the U.S. Robotics Sportster Voice internal modem with 56 Kbps technology on Dell Dimension systems early next year.Dell, the world's leading direct marketer of computer systems, will offer U.S. Robotics Sportster Voice modems with x2 technology for 56 Kbps downloads on its Dimension products. The Dimension line of personal computers is targeted to small- and medium-sized businesses, small offices and home office users. Dell currently offers the Sportster Voice 33.6 modem on its Dimension PCs. "The addition of U.S. Robotics' x2 technology to the Dimension line will help our customers greatly improve the speed at which they can use the Internet," said Brad Blietz, director, Dimension product group. "Dell's direct model enables us to quickly bring this technology to market so our customers can get up and running on the Internet at nearly twice the speed. Dell plans to be the first major PC manufacturer to ship this technology on its PCs as part of its strategy of providing 'best-of-breed' branded products in its systems and offering them at a price our customers can afford."
Dell Customers Can Download Information From World's Largest ISPs at 56KbpsU.S. Robotics' x2 technology has demonstrated widespread acceptance, with nearly 40 Internet service providers worldwide - representing more than 15 million subscribers - committed to supporting it. Providers supporting x2 include America Online, CompuServe, IBM Global Network, MCI, NETCOM, Prodigy and many others."By including our x2 modem technology on Dimension PCs, we're providing a great value to customers," said Michael Seedman, vice president and general manager of U.S. Robotics' Personal Communications Division. "Customers who buy Dimension PCs with U.S. Robotics' x2 technology can download information at 56 Kbps from many of the world's largest Internet service providers." "And, when the ITU-T standard for 56 Kbps is complete at some future date, Sportster Voice customers can easily upgrade to the standard if they want to," added Seedman. U.S. Robotics submitted a proposal for 56 Kbps modem speeds to the ITU-T in September, 1996. As a key contributor to many past standards, the company plans to lead the effort to standardize 56 Kbps technology worldwide. Many local Internet service providers (ISPs) will also support the U.S. Robotics x2 technology, and can add it to their Internet points of presence via a software upgrade. Dell Dimension customers can access a list of ISPs that will support x2, or contact their local ISP to find out when x2 support will be available.
About Sportster Voice from U.S. RoboticsThe Sportster Voice products provide the full fax and data capabilities of a Sportster brand modem, the #1 selling modem in the world. In addition, Sportster Voice products support personal voice mail with multiple mailboxes, remote voice message and fax retrieval capabilities, fax on demand (not available on Mac), caller ID, and a full-duplex speakerphone that allows users to talk and listen to the person on the other end without interrupting the normal flow of conversation.A Fortune 500 company, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct marketer of computer systems and one of the largest computer systems manufacturers in the world, based on revenues of $6.9 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through the DellWare( program. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 1-800-388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at (www.dell.com) U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, LAN switching equipment, desktop/mobile client products and modems, telephony products and handheld organizers. U.S. Robotics products connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's fiscal 1996 sales were $1.97 billion.
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