Dauphin Announces DTR-2; Second in the DTR Series is Positioned as an Important Communications Vehicle for the Information Superhighway

July 25, 1994 — Dauphin Technology Inc. Monday officially announced the second in its DTR series of next generation mobile computers, the DTR-2.

Every bit as unique as its predecessor, DTR-2 combines an extraordinary variety of PDA, subnotebook and desktop features in an amazing 2 1/2 lb. package. Exceptional versatility and functionality may make DTR-2 the quintessential computing tool for communicating on the information superhighway.

As part of a new generation of mobile computers, DTR-2 supports virtually every form of communications, both wire-less and landline. As the only handheld computer that supports keyboard, pen and voice input, DTR-2 handles an exceptional variety of computing tasks both in the office and on the road.

Furthermore, as a second-generation product, DTR-2 has benefited from a wealth of customer responses to the first of Dauphin’s DTR (DeskTop Replacement) series. DTR-2 is designed to meet and, in some cases, even surpass those customers’ wish lists for an ideal handheld computer.

“We’ve listened to our customers and designed the DTR-2 based on their feedback,” said Dauphin President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Yong. “Mobile users are asking for features that let them collect, access and process information anytime, anywhere. This dictates a full featured, lightweight hardware platform with the ability to easily and conveniently navigate the information superhighway using multiple input devices — in short, one system that does it all.”

Measuring 9″ x 5 1/2″ x 1 1/4″, DTR-2 features an IBM 486SLC2 CPU running at 25/50 MHz. With 16KB of on-board cache, the machine’s performance surpasses that of a 486DX/33. The unit also has a built-in 128 MB hard drive, 4 MB RAM (expandable to 8 or 16 MB) and a slot for two Type II or one Type III PCMCIA cards. A full array of standard I/O ports offers connectivity to a wide assortment of desktop accessories, including printers and monitors.

With PCMCIA cards, users can expand DTR-2’s memory, add a fax modem, increase storage and incorporate wireless and networking communications capabilities. DTR-2 comes preinstalled with DOS and Windows for Pen Computing. The unit also supports the PenDOS and PenRight! operating environments.

DTR-2’s multiple input methods make it an exceptionally versatile mobile computer. It can be used as a tablet-type pen- based machine or, by attaching the optional mini-keyboard and leather portfolio case, as a subnotebook computer.

However, it is DTR-2’s internal sound system that sets it apart from other mobile computers. DTR-2 has a speaker-independent system featuring a 500-word continuous speech voice recognition engine that allows you to verbally annotate files, navigate menus and input data in real time. Also, voice input allows mobile users “hands-free” operation.

DTR-2 wireless communication capabilities are the key enabling technology for remote computing. The flexibility of PCMCIA allows the DTR-2 to support various types of wireless data transfer including analog cellular, paging and, very soon, RAM Mobile Data and CDPD.

“Whether you’re a sales professional, a utility worker or a student, the ability to access information in a timely manner is becoming more and more critical,” stated Yong. “With the proper wireless links and appropriate gateways, DTR-2 lets you tap into different points along the information superhighway — the Internet, company mainframes, even other ‘road warriors’. Best of all, you can do this virtually anywhere, anytime.”

Dauphin is targeting the unit towards vertical markets such as health care, sales automation, inventory management and transportation. As part of this solutions-based strategy, Dauphin is working with potential customers on strictly a build-to-order basis. This will allow the company to semi-customize each order and provide more integrated, more applications-specific solutions. For example, a system for inventory control might make use of a built-in scanner, data-base software and a PCMCIA wireless LAN radio.

“Not many companies are committed to this type of approach but, because Dauphin is more agile than large computer companies, we can react quickly to meet the needs of mobile computer users,” stated Yong.

Dauphin Technology, with headquarters in Lombard, designs, engineers and markets mobile computing systems. Founded in 1988, the company has focused on establishing itself as a premier player in mobile computing technology and is a leading supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Dauphin is publicly traded on the over-the-counter bulletin board (DNTK). For more information on Dauphin Technology and the DTR-2 contact 708/971-3400.

CONTACT:
Dauphin Technology Inc., Lombard
Alan Yong/Peter Langas, 708/971-3400 (voice)
708/971-8443 (fax)