April 13, 1992 -- LAKE MARY, FLORIDA -- Maynard Electronics, Inc., an
Archive company, today introduced the Irwin EzPort transportable tape
backup system. The EzPort system is ideal for use as a shared resource
between any desktop, laptop or notebook PC or PS/2 and compatible system
because it connects directly to the computer's parallel port. The Irwin
EzPort drive requires no controller card, backs up a 40MB hard disk in
less than 10 minutes and is compatible with the large installed base of
Irwin AccuTrak systems.

The EzPort system, available with EzTape for DOS software, begins shipping
in May with a suggested retail price of $699 for the 120MB drive and $799
for the 250MB drive.

The EzPort drive maximizes peripheral sharing. Because it shares the
parallel port with a parallel printer, the user does not have to
disconnect and re-connect a printer to perform backup and the drive can be
shared between desktop and laptop computers.

"The Irwin EzPort system plugs directly into the computer's parallel port,
which means you never need to open your computer case to install it," said
Greg Mangold, director of the Irwin Distribution Division of Maynard.
"This feature makes it very attractive for users who need transportability
and for those who demand maximum resource sharing."

The EzPort backup systems are based on the proven technology of Irwin
AccuTrak external tape backup products and are available in 120MB and
250MB capacities. The EzPort backup system, bundled with EzTape for DOS
software, offers menu-driven displays, unattended backup and the
flexibility to backup an entire hard disk, selected files, and an
unlimited combination of files.

EzTap for Windows software, available as an option, lets users backup in
the Microsoft Windows environment, while providing the convenience and
advantages of a true windows graphical user interface. In addition, EzTape
for Windows includes multi tasking capabilities, "point and click"
operation, data compression, automatic scheduled backup, network support
and an integrated tape librarian. Both EzTape for DOS and EzTape for
Windows software support networks utilizing Novell NetWare, NetWare Lite,
LANtastic, IBM PC LAN and TOPS products.

Based on the Irwin AccuTrak minicartridge tape backup product, the EzPort
tape drive can interchange data with minicartridge tape drives sold by
IBM, Compaq, NCR, HP, NEC, Data General, Zenith and others. The EzPort
drive can also interchange data with tapes written by EzTape for OS/2
software.

Based in Lake Mary, Florida, Maynard is a global leader in baekup systems
with annual sales in excess of $150 million. Maynard offers a eomplete
seleetion of eassette, eanridge, minieartridge, 4mm DAT, and 8mm tape
drives for the IBM-eompatible PC, PS/2, RISC System/6000, DEC, NeXT, Sun
Microsystems, and Apple Maeintosh eomputers. Maynard sells its products
through a worldwide network of dealers, distributors and value-added
resellers. For additional information on Maynard products, please call
(800) 821-8782 or (407) 263-3500.

Maynard Electronics, 36 Skyline Dr, Lake Mary, FL 32746
407-263-3500

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