U.S. ROBOTICS BOOSTS SPORTSTER PRODUCT LINE WITH THREE NEW 28.8 KBPS
MODEMS

SKOKIE, Ill., -- May 17, 1994 -- U.S. Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ:USRX) today
announced the addition of three new high-speed Sportster models that
support Rockwell International Corporation's V.Fast Class (V.FC)
technology for 28.8 Kbps data transmission and are upgradable to the
forthcoming ITU-T V.34 standard for 28.8Kbps. The three new Sportster V.FC
modems, which are the fastest Sportsters to date, will be available in
early June. The Sportster 28,800 Data/Fax with V.FC external lists for
$329, the Sportster 28,800 Data/Fax with V.FC internal lists at $299 and
the Sportster 28,800 Mac&Fax with V.FC lists at $339.

"U.S. Robotics has made 28.8 Kbps an affordable choice for small
office/home office and personal users who want both high speed and
flexibility," said Michael Seedman, vice president and general manager, U.
S. Robotics personal communications products group. When the final
specifications for the new ITU-T V.34 standard for 28.8Kbps data
transmission are completed later this year, U.S. Robotics will offer
Sportster V.FC end-users an EPROM (chip) upgrade. Users may perform the
chip swap themselves by ordering the chip from U.S. Robotics for $29 plus
postage. Alternatively, they may send their modems to the company, and U.
S. Robotics will replace the chip for $49.

Software for Online Services Included

For an easier time getting onto the information superhighway, every
Sportster modem is now bundled with software and membership offers from
six of the most popular commercial online services: America On-Line,
CompuServe, GEnie, Imagination Network (formerly the Sierra Game Network)
Prodigy and the Smart Investor Network.

Additionally, all high-speed Sportster modems, except the Mac&Fax, are now
bundled with QuickLink II software from Smith Micro.

New "Green" Packaging

U.S. Robotics now has environmentally friendly packaging. The interior
protective packaging is made from l 00 percent recycled paper. Known as
"egg carton" packaging, the new container offers improved protection for
Sportster products, and enabled the company to reduce the size of the box
by 30 percent.

U.S. Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ:USRX) is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of data communications systems and products. Corporate
headquarters and manufacturing operations are based in Skokie, Ill. U.S.
Robotics owns and operates U.S. Robotics Ltd. in Slough, England, U.S.
Robotics, s.a., in Lille, France and P.N.B., s.a., based in Suresnes,
France. The company markets its products to business, industry, government
agencies, original equipment manufacturers and to end-users through the
personal-computer distribution channel.

U.S. Robotics, 8100 North McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076
800-DIAL-USR;  708-982-5010

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