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Newton to Have Seamless Connection to Both PC and Macintosh
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Albert Willis)
Wed Jun 30 14:18:04 1993
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 93 14:15:43 EST
From: awillis@MIT.EDU (Albert Willis)
To: bcs-newton@world.std.com
Newton to Have Seamless Connection to Both PC and Macintosh
Contact:
Frank O'Mahony
Apple Computer, Inc.
(408) 974-5420
Newton to Have Seamless Connection to Both PC and Macintosh
NEW YORK, NY--June 29, 1993--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the
Newton Connection Kit, which enables intelligent transfer,
synchronization, back up and updating of information between a Newton
device and a PC or a Macintosh personal computer. The announcement
of Newton Connection Kit underlines the broad communications
capabilities of Apple's forthcoming Newton family of products.
Newton Connection is based upon Apple's unique "Smart
Synchronization" technology which automatically updates information
between the Newton and a PC or a Macintosh. Any changes made to the
information on the Newton or on the personal computer are
automatically synchronized and updated between the two when they are
connected. In fact, Newton Connection is designed to automatically
track deleted information and keep a copy of it in an archive file
on the personal computer just in case it is needed later.
Newton Connection will also include a set of complementary Newton
applications intended to enable users to create, view and edit Newton
information on a PC or a Macintosh, even when the computer is not
connected to a Newton. This information--notes, letters, name cards,
action lists, appointments, etc.--can be automatically synchronized
and updated between the personal computer and the Newton the next
time they are connected.
In addition, Newton Connection is designed to enable users to easily
backup their Newton information onto their personal computer's hard
disk for safe keeping and if necessary restore it easily. Newton
Connection will also let users add additional functionality to their
Newton by enabling them to install optional packages--such as
additional applications or system enhancements--from their personal
computers.
Apple also plans to introduce a "professional" version of the Newton
Connection kits that includes additional information translation
capabilities. These new information translators will enable users to
directly share their Newton information with popular Windows and
Macintosh graphics, word-processing, spreadsheet, database and PIM
(Personal Information Management) applications. This enables users
to use their everyday desktop applications to track their Newton
information.
"Newton Connection is a significant improvement on the handheld to
desktop connectivity packages on the market today," said Michael
Tchao, Newton Product Line Manager, Apple Computer. "We have
designed the Newton environment around the concept of integrated
communication. Newton Connection demonstrates that we have created a
platform that can intelligently communicate and coexist with both the
PC and the Macintosh."
Newton Connection will include software, serial cable, and a user's
manual. Separate Newton Connection kits will be available for Newton
connectivity either to a Windows PC or to a Macintosh.
Newton Connection has been developed by Apple in co-operation with
Traveling Software, of Bothell (WA).
Pricing and availability for Newton Connection is anticipated to be
announced at the launch of the first Newton product later this
summer.
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Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. Newton and Newton Connection are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
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