New Telecomputers Combine Communications and PC Capabilities in a Desktop Unit

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Available in six models, the Telecompaq telecomputer combines personal computer capabilities and a telephone in a single system. Features include dual microprocessors, serial and parallel ports, a nine-inch text-graphics monitor and MSDOS version 2.11. A separate telephone unit, function keys and a connection to two standard analog 2500 - type or six 1A2 analog-type phone lines comprise the voice communications hardware. Communications software provides local and remote smart data terminal features. Personal productivity software includes an electronic telephone directory, data communications and calculator programs. Telecompaq telecomputers range from $4,195 to $6,395. A photograph of the product is included.

Telephone systems, Computer Systems, Personal Computers, Telephone System, Communications Modes, MS-DOS, Office Automation Teleprocessing, Telecompaq

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Datapoint Introduces Workstation with Video Conference Capabilities Tied to Data Exchange Applications

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The Datapoint Corp. introduces a Multimedia Information Network Exchange (MINX) which integrates full-motion color video and voice communications with PC and local area network (LAN) capabilities. A MINX system, costing $11,000, includes desktop workstations and one or more cluster servers, or controllers. A MINX workstation comes equipped with a 14-inch high-resolution color monitor, color camera, viewfinder, and full-duplex speakerphone. Either two-way or multi-way conferences are permitted. The Datapoint Vista-PC color computer, the IBM PC, XT, AT or compatible can be hooked-up to a workstation. Price discounts are available on quantity orders. A photograph of the MINX workstation is included.

Telecommunications industry, Office automation, Videoconferencing, Office automation systems, Teleconferencing, Integrated Office Systems, Networks, Product Introduction, Telecommunications, Voice Communications, Video Systems, Telecommunications Services Industry, MINX

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Datapoint, Mohawk Combine Subsidiaries - Edelman Changes Plans

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Datapoint Corp. and Mohawk Data Sciences Corp., each controlled by Asher Edelman, are merging their computer services divisions. Datapoint's service will spin off, creating a publicly traded subsidiary which will then buy Mohawk's customer service division. Both companies have been for sale by Edelman due their financial instability. Unable to sell them, Edelman hopes the linkage of the two will be profitable.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Spinoffs (Corporate), Companies, Computer Services, Datapoint Corp., Merger, Ownership, Spinoff Company, Edelman, Asher, Mohawk Data Sciences Corp.

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