Ositech Announces the King of Diamonds Trumpcard
High-Performance Multifunction Ethernet & Audio PCMCIA Card Permits Simultaneous LAN/Audio Operation For Mobile Computing
Guelph, Ontario
Ositech Communications Inc., announces the King of Diamonds, a multi-function PCMCIA card that combines both a high-performance Ethernet network adapter and a wide range of audio capabilities into a single Type II PCMCIA card.
The King of Diamonds is the second member of Ositech's Trumpcard series of space-saving multifunction PCMCIA cards. For the first time, laptop owners can take advantage of sound applications, as the King of Diamonds supplies components that portables require to reproduce high-quality sound.
In addition, the King of Diamonds allows access to the Ethernet network and audio operations simultaneously. This permits mobile computing users to achieve new levels of productivity, giving them the ability to add sound to their documents and share them over a network without switching PCMCIA cards or waiting for multifunction cards with time delays.
Audio Capabilities
The King of Diamonds has stereo sound capabilities with FM synthesis providing superior CD quality playback/ recording capability and related features for the audiophile. The stereo sound version offers those capabilities plus an Adlib-compatible 20-voice FM synthesizer, advanced MIDI playback for high-quality sound reproduction, and also includes superior CD quality playback/ recording capability. The King of Diamonds' audio is compatible with Microsoft's Windows Sound System software.
High-Performance Ethernet Network Interface
The high-speed, high-performance 16-bit Ethernet interface provides support for either 10BaseT or 10Base-T/ 10Base-2 wired networks. Intelligent media detection automatically senses an Ethernet 10Base-T or 10Base-2 connection and configures itself accordingly. A comprehensive array of drivers allows the card to operate in DOS, Windows, Windows NT, OS/2 and UNIX environments and ensures compatibility with all major network operating systems.
Hassle-Free Connectivity
The King of Diamonds features separate cable connections for the audio and network applications, eliminating the need for bulky external interface modules. Advanced Power Management and
PCMCIA-Aware Operation.
To extend the working time of the laptop's battery, the King of Diamonds' intelligent power management can detect and shut off power to network portion of the card not in use. Power to these portions can be restored under software control when required.
PCMCIA Aware Software
The PCMCIA aware software can adapt to the least amount of resources available in terms of card and socket services that require memory. The low-power design also eliminates the need for an external power supply.
Pricing
The King of Diamonds' suggested retail price for the audio Ethernet 10baseT is $499 US; the 10baseT2 is $549 US. Price includes headphones, a hands-free microphone and Microsoft Windows Sound System software.
Warranty, Support and Compatibility
The King of Diamonds is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, a five-year warranty and comprehensive service and support, including a 24-hour BBS and toll-free hotline (800/563-2386). The King of Diamonds is compatible with all major notebooks incorporating the PCMCIA standard.
The Trumpcard Series
Ositech's Trumpcard family of multifunction PCMCIA cards is designed to improve the functionality and productivity of mobile computing by overcoming the one- or
two-PCMCIA slot limitation of most portable PCs. Each Trumpcard product merges two or more major business functions onto a single PCMCIA card.
The series debuted in 1994 with the Jack of Diamonds, which combined a high-performance Ethernet network adapter with a high-speed cellular data/fax modem. The King of Diamonds is the second card in the series. Ositech plans to release a third Trumpcard at Comdex.
For more information, call Ositech
Communications Inc., at (800)563-2386.
