Prometheus Announces CyberSeries: Three New Product Families with 20
Communications and Multimedia Products

TUALATIN, OREGON (June 15, 1995) -- Prometheus Products, Inc. today
announces its new CyberSeries product families--20 full-featured
communications and multimedia products for PC and Mac users. The 20
products provide affordable, reliable and easy-to-use solutions for nearly
every desktop communications need, from data and fax communications to
telephony features such as voice and full-duplex speakerphone, 16-bit
audio, and the ability to transmit voice, data and graphics over a single
telephone line. All three product families-- CyberPhone, CyberStereo and
CyberPort--include Prometheus' CyberWorks software, ensuring fully
integrated hardware and software for optimal performance.

Designed for business and home users, CyberPhone combines a high-speed
data/fax modem with business-quality telephone management features,
including a voice mail system and an optional full-duplex speakerphone.
Available in both external and internal models, CyberPhone internal modems
are Radish VoiceView compatible making it possible to transmit data and
graphics within a voice call. "Plug and Play" is standard on the internal
modems, sparing users the configuration problems that can arise when
adding an internal board.

CyberPhone's speakerphone capabilities permit hands-free telephone
conversations while using the computer; a free microphone is included with
the modem. Enhanced Caller ID features allow users to screen incoming
calls or link sound files to specific phone numbers to identify incoming
calls with audio alerts. If the user is unable to take the call,
CyberPhone answers the telephone and automatically detects whether it
should record a voice message or receive a fax. It also offers remote
access answering machine capabilities, enabling users to retrieve voice
messages or change a greeting when away from the computer.

CyberPhone modems come in industry-standard V.32bis or V.34 models for
reliable data communications at speeds of 14,400 and 28,800bps,
respectively. Estimated street prices range from $109 to $299.

CyberStereo multimedia modems combine a CD-quality sound card with the
CyberPhone's sophisticated telephone management features and high-speed
data/fax modem to make a host of multimedia entertainment and business
applications accessible on the PC. Designed for professionals and home
consumers, this single-card solution enables users to play games, enhance
presentations and reports with sound files, or create original wave files
that can be used as greeting messages by the integrated telephone
answering system. The embedded 16-bit sound card meets MPC2 requirements,
includes a standard MIDI interface, supports PC games in SoundBlaster and
SoundBlaster Pro modes, and is OLE compliant. Available with or without
the speakerphone, estimated street prices for the 14,400 bps CyberStereo
models range from $179 to $229. Free speakers and a microphone are
included.

CyberPort modems are designed for the user who needs reliable data and fax
communications capabilities but does not need multimedia features. These
economical data/fax modems comply with industry standards including
V.32bis and V.34 and automatically adjust to the highest speed possible in
each communications session. CyberPort modems come with hardware-based
V.42/MNP-4 error control, V.42bis/MNP-5 data compression and Class 2 Group
3 fax at 14,400bps. Estimated street prices range from $69 to $209.

All CyberSeries V.32bis models begin shipping in June, and V.34 in July and
August.

CyberSeries modems include Prometheus' integrated CyberWorks software. This
package was designed specifically to take advantage of the advanced
hardware features available on the CyberSeries families to provide
high-quality fax, voice mail and speakerphone capabilities. Both Windows
and Mac versions feature easy-to-use graphical interfaces that reduce
communications tasks to simple point-and-click operations.

Working with CyberPhone and CyberStereo modems, CyberWorks performs
answering machine functions and provides a sophisticated voice mail system
with 999 private, password-protected voice mailboxes. With remote access,
support for Caller ID, and pager notification capability, CyberWorks is
the perfect telephone management tool for small and home offices.

CyberSeries modems also come with a comprehensive bundle of value-added
software including data communications software, easy Internet access with
NetCruiser from NetCom, and ready-to-go packages from CompuServe, America
Online and eWorld. The CyberStereo family adds Imagination Network and
intuitive sound card software from Midisoft which includes a graphic
stereo rack and the ability to record and play standard wave files, MIDI
files and audio CD-ROMs. A MIDI sequencer enables users to record, edit
and play back MIDI music while displaying standard music notation in
real-time.

"Prometheus has been a pioneer and innovator in bringing to market products
that integrate data/fax communications, telephony and audio technology.
Based on this experience we have developed the CyberSeries--20
feature-rich, high-technology products that meet a broad range of customer
needs," says Jack Murphy, president and CEO of Prometheus.

Prometheus products are covered by a five-year limited warranty and include
technical support five days a week (503/692-9601). Prometheus also offers
online support on CompuServe (GO PROMETHEUS), America Online, and the
Prometheus BBS (503/691-5199).

Prometheus Products, with headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading
supplier of telecommunications and multimedia products for the Windows and
Macintosh marketplace. Founded in 1981, Prometheus was acquired by Sierra
Semiconductor in 1994 and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Prometheus Products Inc
9524 SW Tualatin Sherwood Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
503-692-9600,  fax 503-691-1101

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