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 POWERLOGIX
ANNOUNCES NEW FIREWIRE PRODUCT
MACWORLD EXPO -- February 16, 2000 -- Powerlogix, the leader in Power
Macintosh G3 and G4 processor upgrades, today announced the release of
the revolutionary new RapidFire USB Multifunction PCI card (photo attached).
FireWire (or IEEE1394) is a special interface for connecting high speed
computer peripherals like digital cameras and camcorders, audio recorders
and storage devices. In addition, Firewire is capable of configuring itself
so peripherals can be plugged in without the need for powering down and
rebooting each time.
The RapidFire card includes three FireWire ports. It also offers two USB
ports which allow connection to any USB devices. The RapidFire card, combined
with a PowerForce G3 or G4 processor, is the most economical way to upgrade
an older Mac with all the features of the latest PowerMacs.
"The RapidFire card is a great option for older Macs upgraded with
G3 or G4 cards. Now, users can get the same processor, FireWire support,
and USB support of the newest Macs and use only one PCI slot," said
Robin Sharp, Marketing Manager. "The RapidFire is the best upgrade
option. Getting two cards in one is the best option, especially for PowerMacs
that have only two or three PCI slots."
The new PowerLogix board is compatible with all PCs with PCI slots and
all PowerMacs with PCI slots, including the Apple 4400, 5400, 6400, Performa
6360/160, 7200, 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, 9600 and the Beige
G3's. (It will also work in Blue and White and PowerMac G4s for users
that need additional FireWire or USB ports.) The PowerMac clones from
Umax and all models from PowerComputing except the Power 100 and 120 are
also compatible with this new product. A minimum of System 8.6 is required
for PowerMacs and Windows 98 (second edition) or Windows 2000 required
for PC's.
We also wish to invite all our customers in the area to visit PowerLogix
Japan at booth 637 this week at the MacWorld Expo in Tokyo.
FireWire is a registered trademark of Apple Computer. RapidFire and PowerForce
are trademarks of PowerLogix.
About
PowerLogix
PowerLogix manufactures innovative products like the PowerForce, iForce
and BlueChip processor upgrades for maximum performance from second generation
and newer Apple Power Macs and clones. For more information, contact PowerLogix,
8701 W. Parmer Lane, Suite 1120, Austin, Texas 78729, 512-401-9902, Fax:
512-401-9943, info@powerlogix.com, www.powerlogix.com. Other World
Computing, 1004 Courtaulds Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098, 800-275-4576, Fax:
815-338-4332, http://www.macsales.com
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