BOCA'S FAMILY OF MODEMS MATURES WITH SHIPMENT OF 6TH NEW PRODUCT IN FIVE MONTHS Boca Raton, FL February 21, 1992 -- Boca Research, Inc. introduces the V.32bis 14.4Kbps Internal Modem which rounds out the high end of the BOCAMODEM family product line. The 14.4Kbps modem combines high speed data with modem and fax capabilities on a single high-powered board. It is designed for IBM PCs and compatible systems, and is available now at a suggested retail price of $395. The 14.4Kbps features asynchronous operation, automatic format and/or speed sensing, programmable speaker volume control, and recognition of a busy signal, ringing, and a no dial tone status. It also provides auto dial allowing you to automatically dial preprogrammed telephone numbers and auto answer which automatically answers incoming calls. V.32bis offers a maximum modem communication speed of 14.4Kbps, and V.42bis MNP5 data compression and error correction produces superior throughput of up to 57.6Kbps. It also provides for error-free data transmission. Fascimile software features, allowing scheduling at off- peak hours, offer significant savings on monthly line charges. Group III 'send and receive' capability allows the PC user to fax practically anywhere in the world; the 14.4Kbps modem also utilizes Class 1 or Class 2 fax commands. It supports the CCITT V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22 and V.21 worldwide modem modulation protocols and Bell 212A and 103 U.S. protocols. 100 x 196 high fax resolution, 100 x 98 low fax resolution, and high-level data link control framing (HDLC) are supported. Fax modulation protocols supported are CCITT V.29, V.27ter, V.21, and V.17. As with all BOCAMODEM products, the 14.4Kbps is fully Hayes compatible. "This is a high performance modem with heavy duty data and fax capabilities. It's our top of the line," says Tom Garrett, Boca's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "It is more evidence of Boca's commitment to our low-cost, high performance BOCAMODEM family. It's the ideal solution for applications which are data intensive with the added bonus of fax--and at the right price. Again, Boca Research does what it does best--a better board at a better price!" The BOCAMODEM comes complete with a telephone cord and Quick Link II communications software. It is also compatible with other popular software communications programs. Boca backs the V.32bis 14.4Kbps Internal Modem with free technical support and a five year warranty. This BOCAMODEM, as well as all other Boca Research products, is designed, manufactured and tested in the U.S.A. Boca Research manufactures a full product line of personal computer add-on boards including memory, video, I/O, modems, fax modems, IDE and other interface products. For additional information about the 14.4Kbps Internal Modem or other Boca Research products, contact the company at 6413 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33487 or call (407) 997-6227.