HAYES INTRODUCES SMARTMODEM OPTIMA DATA + FAX MODEM AND SMARTCOM FAX
SOFTWARE 
Smartmodem OPTIMA 144 Data Modem Announced

ATLANTA, GA, 18 May 1992 -- Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today
announced Hayes OPTIMA 144 + FAX144, a data + fax modem that supports
CCITT V.32 bis and CCITT V.42 bis for data throughput of up to 57,600
bit/s and CCITT Group 3 Fax standard V.17 for 14,400 bit/s. In addition,
Hayes announced Hayes OPTIMA 144, a data modem that supports CCITT V.32
bis and CCITT V.42 bis.

Hayes OPTIMA 144 + FAX144, available for an estimated retail price of
US$519 and CDN$699, comes bundled with free Smartcom FAX communications
software and Smartcom EZ data communications software. 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 to disk. Smartcom FAX also keeps detailed Transaction Log-s
in files on disk so that both send and receive fax activities may be
viewed at any time.

OPTIMA 144, a cost-effective, high-speed data modem, is designed for users
whose applications do not require fax communications. OPTIMA 144 comes
packaged with free Smartcom EZ communications software for an estimated
retail price of US$479 and CDN$649.

OPTIMA 144 and OPTIMA 144 + FAX144 support CCITT V.32 bis (14,400 bit/s),
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. These modems communicate asynchronously and synchronously,
and support Hayes AutoSync, a standard Smartmodem feature that allows the
system's asynchronous communications port to transmit data synchronously,
eliminating the need for an SDLC or Bisync card. These products, which are
manufactured in Norcross, Ga., will be available in the Americas Region,
including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Venezuela in
third quarter 1992.

"Sending or receiving fax messages around the world without leaving your
computer is no longer just another convenience in businesses today - for
many applications it is an essential part of communications," said Hayes
President Dennis C. Hayes. "Now no matter what your needs are, you have
everything in one modem - asynchronous or synchronous data communications
as well as fax capabilities. With OPTIMA 144 you have the advantage of
additional cost savings for the highest standardized speed available for
PC modem communications."

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 one of these OPTIMA products is
registered within 90 days of purchase by mail or through Online With Hayes
bulletin board system.

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.

Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc
5835 Peachtree Corners East, Norcross, GA 30092
PO Box 105203, Atlanta, GA 30348
404-840-9200

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