FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE H-1592+++AT HAYES EXPANDS SMARTMODEM OPTIMA PRODUCT LINE WITH OPTIMA 96 + FAX96 AND OPTIMA 24 + FAX96 - - - - - - Lowers Price on OPTIMA 96 and OPTIMA 24 Data Modems ATLANTA, GA, 22 June 1992 -- Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today announced OPTIMA 96 + FAX96 and OPTIMA 24 + FAX96 which provide data communications and send/receive fax capabilities, as well as come bundled with free Smartcom FAX and Smartcom EZ communications software. In addition, Hayes lowered the price of OPTIMA 96 and OPTIMA 24 data modems by up to 20 percent. OPTIMA 96 + FAX96, available third quarter 1992 for US$419 and CDN$569, supports CCITT V.32 (9600 bit/s), V.22 bis (2400 bit/s) and V.22 (1200 bit/s), as well as industry standards 103 (300 bit/s) and 212A (1200 bit/s) for data communications. The product also supports CCITT V.42 error-control and CCITT V.42 bis data compression for data throughput to 38,400 bit/s. For fax communications, OPTIMA 96 + FAX96 supports CCITT Group 3 Fax standards V.29 (9600/7200 bit/s) and V.27 ter (4800/2400 bit/s), providing send/receive fax transmission to 9600 bit/s. In addition to supporting standard asynchronous and synchronous communications, OPTIMA 96 + FAX96 supports Hayes AutoSync which allows the modem to communicate both asynchronously and synchronously, without using an SDLC/HDLC card. OPTIMA 24 + FAX96, available immediately for US$169 and CDN$229, supports CCITT V.22 bis (2400 bit/s) and V.22 (1200 bit/s), as well as industry standards 103 (300 bit/s) and 212A (1200 bit/s) for data communications. OPTIMA 24 + FAX96 also supports CCITT V.42 error-control and CCITT V.42 bis data compression for data throughput to 9600 bit/s. For fax communications, OPTIMA 24 + FAX96 supports CCITT Group 3 Fax standards V.29(9600/7200 bit/s) and V.27 ter (4800/2400 bit/s), providing send/receive fax transmission to 9600 bit/s. OPTIMA 24 + FAX96 communicates asynchronously and synchronously, as well as supports Hayes AutoSync. "Hayes has had fax products for a long time, but they have been focused primarily on the fax server market with Hayes JT Fax. The OPTIMA data + fax modems cover the emerging data/fax segment by bringing fax into the mainstream of our modems," said Hayes President Dennis C. Hayes. "While data modems will continue to be a growing part of the industry, we can now address the fax segment by making a differentiation between our fax server products and the new OPTIMA data + fax modems for a wide range of applications." Smartcom FAX and Smartcom EZ communications software work with any IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or compatible computer. Smartcom FAX is a TSR program that allows users to fax documents directly from their computer, as well as receive fax messages and then view, rotate, flip, print or save them to disk. Smartcom FAX also keeps detailed Transaction Logs in files on disk so that both send and receive fax activities may be viewed at any time. Smartcom EZ is a simple-to-use communications software program that enables users to access PCs and online or BBS services. Smartcom EZ comes with a special US$35 upgrade offer for Smartcom Exec and a US$75 upgrade offer for Smartcom for Windows. Both Smartcom FAX and Smartcom EZ carry a 90-day limited performance warranty. OPTIMA 96 + FAX96 and OPTIMA 24 + FAX96 are available throughout the Americas Region, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Venezuela. These products carry a two year limited performance warranty. A special offer by Hayes, available in the U.S. and Canada only, allows users to obtain a free extension of the limited performance warranty for a total of five years coverage when an OPTIMA product is registered within 90 days of purchase by mail or through Online With Hayes bulletin board system. The new pricing for OPTIMA 96 and OPTIMA 24 data modems takes effect immediately: OPTIMA 96 US$389/CDN$529 PC version with Smartcom EZ US$409/CDN$559 Special Macintosh version with Mac-to-modem cable and Smartcom for the Mac OPTIMA 24 US$139/CDN$189 PC version with Smartcom EZ US$149/CDN$199 Special Macintosh version with Mac-to-modem cable and Smartcom for the Mac Best known as the leader in microcomputer modems, Hayes develops, supplies and supports computer communications equipment and software for personal computer and computer communications networks. The company distributes its products in over 60 countries through a global network of authorized distributors, dealers, VARs, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers. ### For further editorial information, please contact: Angie Ciarloni/Peggy Ballard Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. 404/840-9200 404/441-1238 (fax) MCI Mail: ACiarloni, PBallard For additional product information and upgrades, customers should contact Hayes Customer Service: Telephone Online with Hayes BBS 404/441-1617 (U.S.) 800/US HAYES (U.S. and Canada) 519/746-5000 (Canada) 404/HI MODEM (U.S. and Canada) 081-848-1858 (U.K.) 404/729-6525 (U.S. - Atlanta ISDN Users) 852-887-1037 (H.K.) 081-569-1774 (U.K.) 852-887-7590 (H.K.)