U.S. Robotics Introduces New PC Card With Cellular & Telephony

Feature-rich 33.6 kbps Megahertz(R)-brand PC Card modem includes

              Caller ID, Answering Machine and Cellular Capability 

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The computer industry's leading PC Card manufacturer, U.S. Robotics Corporation (Nasdaq: USRX), today introduced the new Megahertz model XJ4336 PC Card for notebook computers and handheld computing devices, featuring 33.6 Kbps speed -- the fastest modem speed available based on V.34 standard.

In addition to faster transmission speeds, the new Megahertz XJ4336 PC Card is the industry's first PCMCIA cellular-capable modem to offer telephony features such as Caller ID and answering machine capability. And Megahertz is the only brand to feature the exclusive XJACK(R) connector system.

"We continue to lead the mobile connectivity industry during a time of fast growth by understanding our customers requirements and delivering the quality products and functionality they demand," said Robert Bauer, vice president of marketing for U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp., a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics Corporation. "Our next generation of PC Card modems, the XJ4336, establishes a new level of speed, simplicity and reliability, enabling users to quickly access complex files, the Internet and online information services."

In addition to increased speed, the Megahertz XJ4336 meets mobile users' converging technology needs, by combining an array of telephony functions with an already feature-rich PC Card modem.

Adding the convenience of local caller ID service -- where available -- and digital telephone answering machine functions, the XJ4336 PC Card helps mobile and SOHO (small office home office) users simplify their work, by extending the communication capabilities of their laptop computers and eliminating the need for additional telecom equipment.

All Megahertz-brand PC Card modems come with a five-year warranty and access to free technical support (801-320-7777). For sales information, customers can contact U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications at 800-LAPTOPS (800-527-8677), or send e-mail to salesinfo@mhz.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, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products, modems and telephony products that 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 1995 sales were $889.3 million; sales for the first nine months of fiscal 1996 were $1.37 billion.

Megahertz and XJACK are registered trademarks of U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp.

SOURCE U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp.

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