AXONIX INTRODUCES MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM FOR PORTABLES

"ProMedia Player" Combines Sound, CD-ROM Drive In Compact Unit

SALT LAKE CITY, UT--Axonix Corporation presents the ProMedia Player, a
compact and easy-to-use portable multimedia system that brings stereo
sound, real-time video, interactive graphics and CD-ROM capabilities to
laptops and notebooks.

A two-piece system that weighs less than three pounds and measures 9-1/2" x
7", the ProMedia Player is the smallest peripheral of its kind on the
market. It includes 16-bit advanced play/record audio, a 4-watt amplified
stereo sound system, built-in stereo speakers and an MPC Level 2
dual-speed CD-ROM drive. This enables users to create multimedia
presentations, conduct interactive training sessions, access CD-ROM
databases, record and recognize voice commands and, for sound-enabled
portables, play multimedia titles like Myst and Doom 2 as well as audio
and photo CDs.

For gameplayers, there is an external game port that supports two joysticks
or other game input devices.

The ProMedia Player plugs into a portable's PCMCIA Type 2 socket for easy
connection to all leading laptops and notebooks. Intelligent auto-install
software eliminates hardware setup and keeps the slot live when switching
to other PCMCIA peripherals. A rechargeable battery option is available.

The sound system is compliant with .WAV, .AVI, .SND, .MID, Windows Sound
System and other Windows files as well as DOS ADLIB. It is also compatible
with Sound Blaster through a Windows DOS box. It includes external stereo
speakers, microphone, stereo line in, headphones and external microphone
jacks.

The CD-ROM drive features an audio headphone jack that allows playback of
CD audio disks, a transfer rate of 300 KB/sec or 1.5 MB/sec burst, and an
average access time of less than 320 milliseconds.

Estimated street price is $499. The CD-ROM reader and sound module can also
be purchased separately at an estimated street price of $299 each.

The ProMedia Player is available direct from Axonix at (800) 866-9797 and
from select dealers.

Founded in 1983, Axonix Corporation is the recognized leader in expansion
systems and peripherals designed to increase the productivity of portable
computers. In addition to the ProMedia line, the company also markets the
CardStation, a multifunction expansion station that acts both as a home
base for portable users who need desktop capabilities and as a tool for
developers who want to port their technology into the portable world.

Axonix Corp
844 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-521-9797,  fax 801-521-9798

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