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MOTOROLA ANNOUNCES NEW DATASTREAM RECEIVER FOR ...
NEW YORK, (APRIL 23) PR NEWSWIRE - Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today announced its
new DataStream (TM) Advanced Information Receiver that provides "Information
on the Move" (TM) to users of portable computers. The DataStream receiver
offers wireless one-way communications to HP's exciting new HP 95LX Palmtop
PC allowing users to receive information while away from the office and on
the move in a compact, lightweight package.
The DataStream receiver is RS232 compatible, measuring 5.1 cubic inches and
weighing only 3.5 ounces. The integrated HP 95LX palmtop computer and
DataStream package can be carried comfortably in a coat pocket, briefcase,
or purse. The DataStream receiver is detachable and can be carried on the
computer or detached and carried in the user's pocket for notification of
inbound messages.
The DataStream Advanced Information Receiver creates the opportunity for a
variety of new services. Users could get radio mail and receive important
messages while away from the office on their portable computer and
DataStream receiver.
Other applications for DataStream could include the wireless update of
electronic spreadsheets and the updating of calendars over the-air as
late-breaking news is received in the office and transmitted to executives
on the move. As the "information age" of the '90s emerges, a broad range of
information services could be delivered to the DataStream receiver from
company news (i.e., sales, pricing, shipment statistics, etc.), to business
news (the economy, stock market, etc.), to world news, to news that is
useful in one's life (weather, traffic, sports, etc.).
Motorola believes a variety of users will gravitate to this important new
technology. Traveling business executives who depend on PC power, rely on
electronic mail or develop their view of the world from spreadsheet models
will be early users of portable computing and DataStream Advanced
Information Receivers. Real estate agents away from the office need the
latest listing updates or interest rate quotes. Contractors juggling
multiple subcontractors, costs and job sites will seek out this wireless
technology.
Investors keeping an eye on the ever-changing economy need the latest
information. Sales representatives will be able to match the critical
needs of their customers with the ever-changing schedules of their
companies. Each application requires the computing power of the exciting HP
95LX palmtop computer armed with the latest information from the Motorola
DataStream receiver. As computer hardware from other manufacturers becomes
available, the Motorola DataStream receiver is equipped to work with them as
well. Further, as unique software applications develop from third party
providers, even more classes of users will emerge.
Paging systems over which the Motorola DataStream receiver would be used can
be adapted to provide wireless radio coverage tailored to the needs of the
portable computing public. Paging common carriers can provide city,
wide-area regional or even national radio coverage. International coverage
may evolve in coming years. A system could even cover users within a single
building, shopping mall or business complex. Thus, coverage could be
tailored to the onsite, local, regional, national and, in the future,
international needs of the portable computing public.
Motorola expects to offer the DataStream receiver for sale and begin
commercial shipments in the fourth quarter of 1991.
Motorola is one of the world's leading providers of electronic equipment,
systems, components and services for worldwide markets. Products include
two-way radios, pagers, cellular telephone systems, semiconductors, defense
and aerospace electronics, automotive and industrial electronic equipment,
computers, data communications and information processing and handling
equipment.
Motorola was a winner of the first annual Malcolm Baldridge National Quality
Award in 1988, in recognition of its superior company-wide quality
management process.
(Motorola, DataStream and Information on the Move are trademarks of Motorola
Inc.)