HAYES MICROCOMPUTER ANNOUNCES NEW MODEMS
<Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc>
said it has introduced five new V-series system products and a
new generation communication software package, Smartcom III.
    Hayes said the new V-series includes the V-Series
Smartmodem 9600, V-Series Smartmodem 9600B, V-Series Smartmodem
2400 and V-series Smartmodem 2400B.
    These products provide error control, adaptive data
compression and automatic feature negotiation, Hayes said.
    Hayes also said it has established a network of dealers and
distributors aurthorized to sell the new products.
    The company also said it has introduced a V-series Modem
Enhancer and has reduced the estimated retail prices on its
current modem product line.
    Its other new product, the Smartcom III, is a
communications program for the International Business Machines
Corp <IBM> PC, Compaq Computer <CPQ> and compatible personal
computers, the company said.
    Hayes said it has priced the Smartmodem 9600 at 1,299 dlrs,
Smartmodem 9600B at 1,199 dlrs (1,299 dlrs with Smartcom III),
V-Series Smartmodem 2400 at 899 dlrs and V-series Smartmodem
2400B at 849 dlrs (899 dlrs with Smartcom).
    In addition, Hayes said that following an introductory
promotional price of 199 dlrs  until September 30, the V-series
modem enhancer will have an estimated retail price of 349 dlrs.
    Smartcom III will be priced at 249 dlrs, Hayes said, adding
that all products will be available this month.
 Reuter
