Ositech Jack of Spades and Seven of Spades PC Cards
Selected as Finalists for PC Computing MVP Awards
Ositech Innovation and Leadership Recognized
October 22, 1998
Ositech's
Jack of Spades
has been nominated as one of three finalists in the PC Card Modem category. The
Jack of Spades represents the most advanced speeds available to modem and Ethernet users, combined in a single multi-function PC Card. Ositech led the industry in shipping the first PC Card of this type in the world. The Jack of Spades offers not only the fastest speeds available, but also features Ositech's patented
Digital Phone Interface (DPI) technology, which allows the modem portion of the PC Card to connect through all digital (PBX) phones in addition to making the traditional cellular and analog connections.
Mobile computer users often face the difficulties presented by the digital (PBX) phone systems found in business environments. These phone systems operate on a higher current than analog phones, and that current can damage modems beyond repair. To address this problem, many users have invested in PC Cards with some form of digital line protection to shield their modems from damage should they accidentally be connected to digital (PBX) jacks. While this feature protects modems from damage, it does not solve the fundamental problem posed by digital (PBX) systems: mobile users cannot use these lines to connect to the Internet or download email. With the Jack of Spades' DPI technology, users can connect easily using just the PC Card and cable through any phone, anywhere. This versatile technology means users can travel light and leave international adapters at home.
Ositech's second MVP award finalist in the PC Card Network Adapter category is the Seven of Spades. This CardBus (32 bit) 10/100 Networking PC Card is geared to the mobile user who has invested in the new CardBus notebook technology, but needs the flexibility to move between 10Mbps and 100Mbps networks. The Seven of Spades is the fastest CardBus 10/100 Networking PC Card available, and is leading the way for mobile users who travel between networks.
The Seven of Spades offers additional features, including Ositech's EtherBoost technology, which begins processing data packets before they are received in their entirety, ultimately making users more productive. The Seven of Spades also includes Ositech's Advanced Power Management feature, which powers down the PC Card when it is not in use, thereby saving users valuable laptop battery life.
