Announcing the Ace of Diamonds
Trumpcard Triple
Function Ethernet+V.34 28.8 Data/Fax/Cellular Modem+CD-ROM
Simultaneous access to all three functions in Type II PC Card
Guelph, Ontario (February, 1996)
Ositech Communications Inc. announces the Ace of Diamonds, the
world's first Triple Function PCMCIA card combing a
high-performance Ethernet network adapter, V.34 28.8 Data/Fax
Cellular Modem and IDE CD-ROM into a single Type II PCMCIA card.
The Ace of Diamonds will offer mobile professionals state of the
art integration and functionality. No longer do users need to
shuffle numerous PC cards or have functionality limited to the
number of slots in the notebook. With simultaneous access to all
functions and DOS, Windows and Windows 95 support customers have a
previously unheard of level of integration and flexibility.
"The Ace of Diamonds is essentially building upon Ositech's
award-winning Ethernet-Modem Jack of Diamonds," explains
Michael Dodgson, Product Manager at Ositech. "Enhancing this
design was an exciting challenge that we undertook because of our
customer's increasing need for highly-integrated connectivity
solutions. Ositech is ideally suited to deliver quality
multifunction PC Cards because of the advanced modular design of
both hardware and software." High-Performance Ethernet
Network Interfaces
The high-speed, high-performance 16-bit Ethernet interface
provides support for either 10BaseT or 10BaseT/10Base-2 wired
networks. Smart Ethernet technology automatically senses an
Ethernet 10Base-T or 10Base-2 connection and configures itself
accordingly. High-Speed Cellular Data/Fax Modem The Ace of
Diamonds modem offers V.34 28.8 Kbps connectivity when in the
office or on the road. For Cellular communications, the MNP 10 EC
protocol supported ensures reliable error-free data transfers.
Direct cable connection to a variety of popular Cellular phones
are available.
Smart Cellular technology ensures that when switching from land
line connections to cellular, the Trumpcard will ensure that your
initialization strings are automatically updated. No longer do you
have to reconfigure when you switch environments.
IDE CD-ROM
The Trumpcard CD-ROM is ideal for customers that need portable
data access with their notebook computer. Weighing approximately 1
lb. (0.45 kg), the CD-ROM is one of the lightest CD devices on the
market. This Double Speed IDE CD-ROM is MPC2 compliant and
compatible with current industry standards including QuickTime,
Video CD playback, Multisession photo CD and CD-I formats.
With Ositech's Triple Power Option, customers can be up and
running anywhere. The CD-ROM can be powered by three power
sources: 1) the notebook via the PCMCIA connection; 2) 4 AA
batteries, or 3) with a 6V power adapter (available separately).
Shipping and Pricing
The Ace of Diamonds will ship in March with a suggested retail
price of $949 U.S. (CD-ROM+Ethernet 10BaseT+28.8 Modem) the CD-ROM+Ethernet
10BaseT and 10Base2 is $999 U.S. The Ace of Diamonds can be
purchased without the CD-ROM for $699 US. Customers can purchase
the CD-ROM separately for $299 U.S.
Warranty and Support
The Ace of Diamonds is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and
a five-year limited warranty. Comprehensive 24-hour service and
support is available via BBS, CompuServe (GO Ositech) and World
Wide Web (www.ositech.com). Toll-free technical support is
available in North America at 1-800-563-2386. The Ace of Diamonds
is compatible with all notebooks incorporating the PCMCIA
standard.
For more information,
please contact Ositech via telephone at 1-800-563-2386.
