Smoothing the flow as peripherals multiply

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Adaptec Chmn and CEO John Gabor Adler, a native Hungarian, worked for IBM and Amdahl before joining his present company in 1985. Adaptec makes small computer systems interface (SCSI) adapters and software for IBM PC compatibles. SCSI manages the flow of information between a computer's CPU and its peripherals. Adler says that contrary to popular belief, SCSI on the PC is inexpensive and easy to use. Adaptec's EZ SCSI software will automatically load the proper drivers and configure the system. Adler expects his firm to sell a quarter billion dollars' worth of SCSI adapters in 1993. Unit shipments will be about 2.4 million, up from 1 million in 1992. SCSI is a cost-effective way to link up multiple peripherals. Serious users, in particular, need SCSI.

Semiconductors and related devices, Usage, Officials and employees, Equipment and supplies, Interview, Computer peripherals industry, Chief executive officers, Adaptec Inc., ADPT, Small Computer Systems Interface, SCSI (Computer interfaces), Communications boards/cards, Communications boards (Computers), IBM PC (Intel-compatible system), LAN Adapter, Adler, John Gabor

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In this corner, at 5.7 pounds

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Texas Instruments Inc's $5,499 Travelmate 3000 portable computer is based on Intel Corp's 80386SX microprocessor and weighs in at a mere 5.7 pounds with its rechargeable battery. The portable computer is a thousand dollars less expensive and nearly two pounds lighter than a similar portable computer announced by Compaq Computer Corp two weeks ago. The Travelmate 3000 comes with a 20Mbyte hard disk drive, a 3.5-inch 1.44Mbyte floppy drive, MS-DOS 4.01 software and a 10-inch screen that displays VGA-level graphics. The battery lasts around three hours. Texas Instruments has recovered the lead in the portable computer market and has expanded its distribution to reach more computer stores.

Electronic computers, Computer industry, Product introduction, Texas Instruments Inc., TXN, Laptop computers, product announcement, Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 (Notebook computer)

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