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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Socket Ships Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
NEWARK, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2003--Socket Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCKT) (PCX:SOK), the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, today announced volume shipping of its Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology. Users can create a cable-free connection by attaching a Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA) to the serial port of any industrial equipment with an RS-232 port and wirelessly download information to a Bluetooth enabled mobile device. Two Cordless Serial Adapters can be used together to replace a conventional RS-232 serial data cable. This small adapter augments Socket's industry leading position in offering plug-in serial adapters for notebooks, laptops, and PDAs.
"The Cordless Serial Adapter allows users to eliminate their cables with a ready-to-use product, allowing a cost effective transition to a cordless solution," said Patti Cassalia, senior product marketing manager for Socket's Bluetooth wireless technology product line. "Legacy hardware and software applications do not require modifications, saving time and money while enabling existing and new product installations to be cordless."
The Cordless Serial Adapter has a 9 pin male DB-9 DTE connector, uses an internal antenna and is a Class 2, Bluetooth 1.1 compliant device. The CSA supports the Bluetooth General Access Protocol, Service Discovery Protocol, and Serial Port Profile. An LED provides instant information on Bluetooth link status.
"We are delighted with the mobility and freedom Socket's Cordless Serial Adapter offers our court reporting customers," said Fred Middlebrooks, executive vice president of engineering and development for Stenograph. "This wireless solution is convenient because it eliminates running cables from the computer to the shorthand machine in the courtroom and deposition suite."
Included in the package with the CSA is the Cordless Serial Adapter Configuration Utility which works with Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000 and XP and allows custom configuration of settings such as baud rate, flow control, serial port parameters, discoverable mode, connectable mode and security. Socket also provides a complete command set to allow more extensive reconfiguration via a terminal device. Additionally, the CSA package includes a universal AC power adapter with U.S., Australian and European plug converters and a 9-pin female/female null modem connector.
Pricing and Availability
Socket's Cordless Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology will begin volume shipping on Oct. 31, 2003 and will be available via Socket's website (www.socketcom.com) and through Socket's worldwide distribution network for an estimated street price of $129.
About Socket
Socket Communications, Inc., the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, provides a broad range of connection products for Windows-powered handheld computers, including connection kits with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, wireless LAN cards, digital phone cards, 56K modem cards, Ethernet cards and GPS solutions. In addition, Socket provides bar code scanning products and peripheral connection serial cards for laptops and other mobile devices. Socket's Embedded Systems Group offers customized solutions embedding CF cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and KwikBlue(TM) modules. The company believes its Mobility Friendly(TM) products lead the market with the smallest footprint and most Battery Friendly(R) power consumption in their class, while being easy to install, use and maintain. Socket products work with a variety of handheld devices including Pocket PCs, Palm PDAs and mobile phones. Socket is headquartered in Newark, Calif., and can be reached at 510-744-2700, or on the Internet at www.socketcom.com.
Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company, Mobility Friendly and KwikBlue are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein are those of their respective owners.
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