HAYES OPTIMA 144 + FAX144 POCKET EDITION NOW ON COMPUTER STORE SHELVES

Atlanta, GA, 18 June 1993 -- Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today
announced the immediate availability of OPTIMA 144 + FAX144 Pocket Edition
for US$599 and CDN$759 (PC and Macintosh versions). This 8.5 ounce modem
provides data + fax communications for both portable and desktop use.

OPTIMA 144 + FAX144 Pocket Edition (PC version) comes bundled with the
following communications software packages for DOS and Windows: Smartcom
Exec, Smartcom for Windows, Smartcom FAX, and SofNet's FaxWorks 3.0. The
bundle also includes RS-232C and telephone cables, a battery pack, a 9.5
volt wall transformer and carrying case. OPTIMA 144 + FAX144 Pocket
Edition (Macintosh) comes bundled with Smartcom for the Mac, Smartcom FAX
for the Mac communications software, and a Mac-to-modem cable.

OPTIMA 144 + FAX144 Pocket Edition is an external modem that uses CCITT
V.32 bis for 14,400 bit/s data transmission; CCITT V.42 bis data
compression for up to 57,600 bit/s data throughput; and Group 3 fax using
CCITT V.17 for 14,400 bit/s fax transmission.

The product may be purchased at computer stores such as ComputerLand,
COMPUSA, and MicroCenter, and through mail order. U.S. and Canadian
customers may obtain a free extension of the limited performance warranty
to a total of five years coverage when an OPTIMA product is registered
within 90 days of purchase by mail or through Online with Hayes bulletin
board system.

Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc
World Headquarters:
5838 Peachtree Corners East
Norcross, GA 30092-3405

Telephone:
404/441-1617 (U.S.)
519/746-5000 (Canada)
+44 252 775544 (Europe)
+33134 22 3015 (France)
+852 8871037 (Hong Kong) 

Online with Hayes BBS:
800/US HAYES (U.S. and Canada)
404/HI MODEM
404/729-6525 (ISDN Access)
+44 252 775599 (Europe)
+852 887 7590 (Hong Kong)

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