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Diamond Multimedia Unveils NetCommander ISDN: Revolutionary Plug-and-Play ISDN Digital Modem

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The wait is over for computer users seeking high-speed data transfer capabilities. Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. has announced its new line of ISDN digital modems, called NetCommander ISDN, designed to simplify voice and data solutions for Windows 95 users. This innovative product integrates the necessary features for users to take advantage of ISDN's high-speed data transfer capacity and flexibility.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Diamond NetCommander ISDN is a fully plug-and-play ISDN digital modem that provides easy-to-use voice and data solutions for Windows 95 users.
  • The new line of affordable BRI digital modems integrates the features necessary for Windows 95 users to take advantage of ISDN's high-speed data transfer capacity and flexibility.
  • Diamond NetCommander ISDN has a data transfer capacity of 128,000 bits per second (bps), which is more than four times the rate of V.34 modems, allowing users to send and receive large text files or graphics.
  • The device enables users to make one digital and one analog connection simultaneously, such as talking on the phone while downloading graphics from a commercial online service.
  • The NetCommander ISDN package includes the necessary software for ISDN access to the Internet and World Wide Web.
  • The AutoISDN utility software simplifies the use of ISDN by providing user-friendly access to information needed for proper system configuration and activation of ISDN service.
  • The Diamond NetCommander ISDN is expected to be available in December 1995, priced starting at $299.

Statistics:

  • The Diamond NetCommander ISDN has a data transfer capacity of 128,000 bits per second (bps).
  • The device is more than four times faster than V.34 modems, which operate at 28,800 bps.
  • The ISIS NetCommander ISDN package includes the necessary software for ISDN access to the Internet and World Wide Web.
  • The device enables users to make one digital and one analog connection simultaneously.
  • The Diamond NetCommander ISDN is expected to be available in December 1995, pending availability of Microsoft's ISDN networking extensions to Windows 95.

Sources:

  • Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc.
  • Windows 95 operating system
  • Microsoft ISDN networking extensions to Windows 95
  • V.34 modem (28,800 bps)
  • integrated services digital network (ISDN)
  • LINK Resources

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