Practical Peripherals Introduces New Economical V.FAST Class Modems

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA --Three new V.FAST Class modems at economical
prices join the Practical Peripherals family of products, featuring
28,800bps data transmission, the fastest available over conventional
telephone lines, and Class 1 and Class 2, 14,400bps send/receive fax.

The PM288MT II (external), MacClass MC288MT II (external) and PM288HC II
(internal) provide feature-rich, worldwide communications at suggested
retail prices of $299 for the external models and $279 for the internal.
Combining V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression, these
high-performance modems can achieve DTE (computer to modem) speeds up to
115,200bps.

A versatile, space-saving design (6.8" deep x 4.8" wide x 1.1 " tall)
allows the PM288MT II and MacClass MC288MT II to be used either vertically
or horizontally, whichever best suits the user's deskspace. Lying flat,
these sleek modems can be positioned beneath a telephone or rolodex.
Upright, they fit snugly next to the computer. Eight LEDs provide
real-time information on transmission status.

The PM288HC II is a half-card, including a 16550 UART which provides a
16-character buffer for enhanced background and multi-tasking
performance.

Fully Hayes-compatible, the new modems' built-in features include
distinctive ring, telephone calling card (bong) tone detection, and
translation of alphanumeric telephone numbers.

All Practical V.FC modems are factory upgradable to the forthcoming V.34
standard for just $89. The PM288MT II and PM288HC II come with Quick Link
II Win/DOS data and fax communication software. The MacClass MC288MT II
includes the new MacComCenter data and fax communications software. All
come with money-saving on-line communications offers from CompuServe,
Genie and America Online.

Like all Practical products, these high-speed modems are made in the U.S.A.
and covered by a lifetime limited warranty. Technical support is available
Monday through Friday from 6 am to 11 pm (PST) and from 8 am to 5 pm (PST)
on weekends by calling 805/496-7707. For on-line support 24 hours a day,
call Practical's BBS at 805/496-4445 or its forums on CompuServe and
America Online. The PractiFAX system at 800/225-4774 enables users to
receive instant information on Practical products 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.

Well-regarded by industry experts and users, Practical modems' recent
honors include "Best Products 1993" from PC MAGAZINE, "Readers' Choice"
from BYTE, "Best Buy" from CONSUMER DIGEST, and "1993 Best Hardware" from
PC WEEK.

Practical Peripherals manufactures internal, external and pocket modems,
printer buffers, printer fax cartridges, and other computer peripherals.

Practical Peripherals
375 Conejo Ridge
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-4928
805-497-4774,  fax 805-374-7272

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