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Boca Research Unveils Innovative Peripherals for Mac Computers

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Boca Research, Inc. made a significant announcement at the MACWORLD Expo/San Francisco 2000, showcasing new peripherals that extend the Global Village family of products. The company introduced the Global Village VideoFX, a unique video capture suite for Macintosh computers, and the Global Village TruSpeed ADSL internal modem, the first ADSL modem for Macintosh computers. These innovative products aim to provide Mac users with a virtual video-editing studio and fast internet connection speeds, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Global Village VideoFX is a video capture suite that integrates digital video with USB-compatible Macintosh computers, allowing users to capture, edit, and share still photos or video snapshots.
  • The VideoFX software suite features image editing, retouching, and arrangement capabilities, enabling users to create formatted Web pages, photo e-mails, screen savers, or photo slide shows.
  • The Global Village TruSpeed ADSL internal modem offers up to 100 times faster internet access speeds than 56K analog modem technology, making it ideal for demanding internet applications.
  • Boca Research's ADSL technology is based on Texas Instruments' TNETD3000 chipset/software solution, supporting both G.lite and full-rate ADSL standard ITU protocols.
  • The TruSpeed ADSL modem uses splitterless full-rate technology, eliminating the need for an external splitter device on the phone line.
  • Boca Research's executive vice president, Cecil M. Dye, emphasized the company's commitment to providing innovative solutions for Mac users with the launch of these new products.

Statistics:

  • The Global Village VideoFX has a suggested retail price of $129.99.
  • The Global Village TruSpeed ADSL modem card is available now to ISPs, telcos, and systems integrators for testing and evaluation, with a retail version expected in the second quarter of 2000.
  • Boca Research has been a leading provider of software and systems solutions-based products for over 15 years, with a presence in the U.S. and international operations worldwide.
  • The company's new emerging systems software and services business aims to provide innovative solutions for communication, access to applications, and information via the Internet or client/server networking.

Sources:

  • "Boca Research, Inc. Unveils Two New Peripherals for Mac Computers at MACWORLD Expo/San Francisco 2000" (Business Wire, January 5, 2000).
  • Boca Research Corporate Information (January 5, 2000).
  • Boca Research website (http://www.bocaresearch.com).
  • Texas Instruments' TNETD3000 chipset/software solution.
  • ITU protocols for ADSL standard.
  • Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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