From: tnixon@hayes.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.comm,comp.dcom.fax,comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Hayes Press Release: Optima Fax modems for Macintosh
Date: 4 Jan 93 11:24:27 EDT
Organization: Hayes Microcomputer Products, Norcross, GA

Notice: The following Hayes press release is provided for news and 
information purposes only and is not intended to be construed as a 
commercial advertisement or solicitation.

                                                For Immediate Release
                                                               H-3392


                   HAYES ANNOUNCES OPTIMA FAX MODEMS
                            FOR THE MACINTOSH 

        ATLANTA, GA, 31 December 1992 -- Hayes Microcomputer
Products, Inc. today announced four special Macintosh editions of
Smartmodem OPTIMA + FAX products, ranging from 2400 bit/s to 14,400
bit/s.  Available first quarter 1993, these external data + fax
modems provide data communications and send/receive fax
capabilities, as well as come packaged with a Mac-to-modem cable,
Smartcom FAX for the Macintosh and Smartcom for the Mac
communications software. 

        The OPTIMA products for the Macintosh include:  OPTIMA 144 +
FAX144 for US$549 and CDN$749; OPTIMA 96 + FAX96 for US$449 and
CDN$619; OPTIMA 24 + FAX96 for US$209 and CDN$299; and OPTIMA 144 +
FAX144 Pocket Edition for US$629 and CDN$849.  OPTIMA 144 + FAX144
Pocket Edition is an 8.5 ounce, battery pack modem which provides
data + fax communications for both portable and desktop use. 

        OPTIMA 144 + FAX144  and OPTIMA 144 + FAX144 Pocket Edition
support CCITT Group 3 Fax standard V.17 for 14,400 bit/s for
send/receive fax transmission.  OPTIMA 96 + FAX96 and OPTIMA 24 +
FAX96 support CCITT Group 3 Fax standards V.29 (9600/7200 bit/s) and
V.27 ter (4800/2400 bit/s) for 9600 bit/s for send/receive fax
transmission.  In addition, each product supports CCITT V.42 bis
data compression and CCITT V.42 error-control for increased data
throughput. 

        "We are excited about expanding our highly successful OPTIMA
+ FAX modem line into the Macintosh environment," said Hayes
President Dennis C. Hayes.  "The OPTIMA product line was developed
to provide Hayes customers with a cost-effective way to get the job
done.  We are continuing this commitment with the introduction of
these products into the Macintosh environment." 

        Smartcom FAX for the Macintosh allows users to fax documents
directly from their Macintosh computer, as well as receive fax
messages and then view, print or save them to disk.  Smartcom FAX
for the Macintosh also keeps detailed Transaction Logs in files on
disk so that both send and receive fax activities may be viewed at
any time. 

        These products will be available in the U.S., Canada,
Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Venezuela.  All OPTIMA 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 to 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.  A special $55 offer for a software upgrade to Smartcom II
for the Macintosh is also included. 

        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, mass
merchants, 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 (ISDN Users)
  852-887-1037 (H.K.)             081-569-1774 (U.K.)
  33 1 34 22 30 15 (France)       852-887-7590 (H.K.)

-- 
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