For Immediate Release New Catalog on a Disk is a Hypertext Encyclopedia of Power Protection A new hypertext Catalog on a Disk is available free of charge from Best Power Technology, Inc. The full-color, interactive disk is a virtual encyclopedia of information on protecting computers and other sensitive electronics from power problems. Featuring an easy-to-use, ~point and click~ user interface, the BEST Catalog on a Disk instantly responds to each user's information needs with more than two megabytes of helpful information. In addition to a complete description of BEST's award-winning line of power protection products, the Catalog on a Disk includes a number of innovative features:  Color Product Photography: Unlike many computer-based ~catalogs,~ the BEST Catalog on a Disk features actual on-screen color product photography, so users can see the devices being described.  Interactive Graphics: Many of the photographs and diagrams in the presentation are interactive; users can click on anything they see in the graphic to get more information on it. -more- Page 2  Handy UPS Sizing Program: By clicking on a button, users can invoke a UPS Sizer. The program asks questions about the computer system the user wishes to protect, calculates total VA load and system growth, and makes specific product recommendations based on the criticality of the user's application. The UPS Sizer can also be run as a stand-alone DOS application.  Animated Diagrams: The BEST Catalog on a Disk uses animation to make block diagrams come to life. Users gain a clearer understanding of how various UPS designs work.  Index and Search Function: In addition to a table of contents and a navigation control panel at the bottom of most screens, the Catalog on a Disk also features easy-to-use index and search functions. These navigation tools help users quickly find the information they need.  Guided Tour: Users who prefer a quick, self-running presentation can click on Guided Tour, an automated excursion visiting many of the catalog's highlights. The BEST Catalog on a Disk runs on any DOS-compatible PC equipped with a VGA monitor and hard drive. Although not required, a mouse is highly recommended. It is available on a 3 1/2" or 5 1/4" diskette. BEST is the world's largest manufacturer of single-phase uninterruptible power systems. -30- Page 3 For more information on BEST products, contact: Best Power Technology, Inc. P.O. Box 280 Necedah, WI 54646 Toll-free: 800-356-5794 (U.S.A. and Canada) Telephone: (608) 565-7200 921002