Microsoft Selects QPS Que! DVD-RAM Drive for Windows 2000 Launch; Used to Play DVD Movies and Write/Read Data Files With Windows 2000

Business Wire, Feb 22, 2000

Business/High-Tech Editors

Windows 2000 Expo

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2000

QPS Inc. (www.qps-inc.com) said today that its Que!(TM) DVD-RAM Drive was selected by Microsoft to be part of the Windows 2000 launch in San Francisco last week. The drive was installed on a desktop and was used to demonstrate the playback of a DVD movie, using a desktop computer and Windows 2000.

"We were thrilled to be chosen to participate in one of Microsoft's most important launches ever," said Pierre Abboud, QPS vice president. "QPS was one of only four companies selected in the `fun product' category to be part of the Windows 2000 launch. The Que! DVD-RAM Drive performed perfectly, I am pleased to say."

The Que! DVD-RAM Drive for PC desktop computers is ideal for desktop publishing, archiving and presentations. With some additional hardware, it can be used to record any kind of data, including MPEG-2 files and DVD movies for playback on television sets or computer monitors in full screen. The drive has double-sided data storage capacity of 5.2 GB, and offers limitless possibilities at a very affordable price. It provides enhanced caching for read/write throughput and a maximum read transfer rate of 2.76 MB/sec and a write transfer rate of 1.38 MB/sec, without leaving the digital domain; is backward-read-compatible with CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM media and DVD movies; and is available for PCs and the Apple G3 and G4.

QPS Inc. is a fast-growing supplier of CD-R, CD-RW and DVD storage products for desktop computers. The company is located at 23671 Via Del Rio, Yorba Linda, CA 92887. Phones: 800-559-4777 and 714-692-3588. Fax: 714-692-5516. Local reseller/retailer information is available at www.qps-inc.com or by calling 800-559-4777.

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