Future Domain Ships Fastest Dual-Channel ISA-to-EIDE Host Adapters

NEW VALUEPAK KITS USE FUTURE DOMAIN'S "DOUBLE-WORD" TECHNOLOGY, RESULTING
IN TRANSFER RATES UP TO 46% FASTER THAN COMPETITION

MILPITAS, CALIF, - September 27, 1995 - Future Domain Corporation, an
Adaptec company (NASDAQ:ADPT), is now shipping the EIDE-AT32 VALUEPAK kit
and the EIDE-AT42 VALUEPAK kit, two new high-performance dual-channel
ISA-to-Enhanced IDE (EIDE) host adapters in retail kit form.

The kits are powered by new dual-channel host adapters, the IDE-16032 and
IDE-16042, which incorporate Future Domain's proprietary "Double- word"
technology. Double-word achieves data transfer rates up to 46% faster than
standard IDE host adapters. The two adapters are identical, except the
IDE-16042 adapter provides a floppy disk controller. Both kits support up
to four peripherals, including hard disk drives and EIDE CD-ROM drives.

Double-word (32-bit) data transfer is a technique for moving two 16-bit
words, back-to-back, between the host adapter and system memory. This
significantly reduces the time required to transfer data to or from the
peripheral, improving overall performance.

PowerIDE! Software

The EIDE-AT32 VALUEPAK and EIDE-AT42 VALUEPAK kits are shipped with
PowerIDE! software, which includes a collection of applications,
utilities, drivers and the Future Domain ATASPI input/output (I/O) Manager
for EIDE peripherals such as hard disks up to 8.4GB capacity and CD-ROM
drives. This exclusive I/O Manager allows application software to work
seamlessly with EIDE peripherals. PowerIDE! software provides support for
most major operating systems including: Windows 95, Windows NT,
DOS/Windows 3.X, OS/2 2.X, OS/2 Warp and NetWare 4.X.

Pricing and Availability

The suggested retail price for the EIDE-AT32 VALUEPAK kit is $65.00 (U.S.)
and the EIDE-AT42 VALUEPAK kit is $75.00 (U.S.). Both are available now
through Adaptec and Future Domain domestic and international distributors.
Adaptec and Future Domain also offer two other EIDE product solutions, the
EIDE-VL VALUEPAKR kit for a VL multifunction connection and the EIDE-CD
VALUEPAKR kit which provides a low cost EIDE CD-ROM connection for the ISA
bus. The suggested retail price for the EIDE-VL VALUEPAK kit is $99.00
(U.S.) and the EIDE-CD VALUEPAK kit is $29.00 (U.S.).

Future Domain markets a line of Enhanced IDE host adapters, software, and
kits for the PC market to OEMs and through distribution to VARs, systems
integrators, and resellers. The company was acquired by Adaptec in July,
1995.

Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADPT) designs, manufactures, and markets IOwareR
solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers,
networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity
products for single-user and small office desktops, to intelligent
subsystem, high performance SCSI, RAID, and ATM products for enterprise-
wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are
incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and
peripheral manufacturers around the world.

Founded in 1981, Adaptec is a recognized leader in high performance I/O
technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,900 people, and with
its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. Adaptec's
World Wide Web home page address is http://www.adaptec.com.
 
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