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- Apple Unveils New Speakers
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- Contact:
- Amy Bonetti
- Apple Computer, Inc.
- (408 974-4522
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- Apple Unveils New, High-Performance
- Speakers Designed for Computer Users
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- SAN JOSE, California--March 30, 1993--Further enhancing the
- multimedia capabilities of personal computers, Apple Computer, Inc.
- today introduced AppleDesign Powered Speakers--the first speaker
- system designed by a computer company specifically for users of
- computer and multimedia technology. AppleDesign Powered Speakers
- offer a unique combination of advanced, yet easy-to-use features that
- are designed to allow users to make the most of CD-ROM audio output
- and PC-based multimedia applications by delivering rich, focused
- sound.
- "Sound is increasingly an integral part of the Macintosh computing
- experience, and now more than ever before it is a key element of
- leading-edge applications and software content," said Eric Harslem,
- vice president of desktop computing, Macintosh Systems Division. "The
- AppleDesign Powered Speakers are designed with the express goal of
- enriching a computer user's audio experience. They make consistent,
- high-quality sound accessible to all computer users at half
- the price of comparable stereo speakers."
- The AppleDesign Powered Speakers work with Macintosh computers or
- other personal computer platform equipped for sound output. In
- addition, the speakers can be attached to any CD-ROM drive, CD
- player, or television equipped with a sound output jack.
- "High-quality sound is critical for multimedia presentations and
- productions," said John C. (Bud) Colligan, Macromedia's president and
- CEO. "Sound can make the difference between a great presentation and
- a lackluster one. And no matter how precise the electronic sound
- files are, if the speakers don't perform, the whole presentation
- suffers. The AppleDesign Powered Speakers will provide quality sound
- at an affordable price."
- AppleDesign Powered Speakers are optimized for personal computer use
- through a number of integrated features designed to offer three
- primary benefits: superior audio quality, enhanced computer
- compatibility, and easy set-up and use.
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- Superior Audio Quality
- Apple engineered the speakers to provide excellent sound quality
- in a sleek, compact industrial design. The result is crisp high tones,
- clear midranges, and rich bass sounds at a broad range of speaker
- volumes. By incorporating the principles of near-field acoustics
- into the speaker design, Apple optimized the speakers' sound for
- personal listening at close range. Focused sound maximizes sound
- quality and stereo separation while maintaining a more private
- listening environment.
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- Enhanced Computer Compatibility
- The AppleDesign Powered Speakers also incorporate a dual-input
- mixer, which blends together the separate sound signals that come from
- computer systems equipped with CD-ROM drives. Unlike many
- conventional speakers, Apple's new speakers allow users to
- simultaneously take advantage of the types of sounds their computer
- system can produce: computer-generated sounds like system beeps;
- game sounds; voice synthesis, and CD audio tracks like songs
- on a music or multimedia CD. The speakers are also magnetically
- shielded so when placed near a computer monitor the screen distortion
- that occurs with traditional speakers is eliminated. In addition,
- the speakers have noise reduction circuitry to promote consistent,
- high-quality audio output when used with any computer system.
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- Ease of Set-Up and Use
- The AppleDesign Powered Speakers are sleek, compact units that fit
- neatly into computer environments--including homes, classrooms,
- offices and software development labs. As an Apple product, they are
- easy to set-up and use. Macintosh users simply plug them in and
- play. Other computers equipped with sound output capabilities can
- also take advantage of this plug-and-play simplicity. The volume
- control, off/on switch, balance control and headphone jack are all
- conveniently located on the front panel of the speaker for easy
- access and adjustment.
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- Pricing & Availability
- In the United States, the AppleDesign Powered Speakers will be
- available immediately through authorized Apple resellers and Performa
- retailers at a suggested retail price of $179. Pricing and
- availability may vary worldwide. The speakers are expected to begin
- shipping in Apple's Pacific and European regions shortly thereafter.
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- Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh are registered trademarks and
- AppleDesign is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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