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Keyspan enhances the leading USB Serial and PDA Adapters for Linux, Mac,
and Windows

Richmond, CA - September 4, 2001 - Keyspan, America's #1 
USB connectivity products vendor*, announced new versions of its USB PDA
Adapter and its High Speed USB Serial Adapter.

By responding to customer feedback, we've been able to make our category
leading products even better," explained Mike Ridenhour, president of
Keyspan. "We have enhanced performance and also changed the physical form
of the adapters to make them more convenient to use." 

The Keyspan USB PDA Adapter (USA-19Q) now has the ability to hot sync PDA
devices at up to 115 Kbps. In addition to supporting serial PDAs from Palm,
HP, Compaq, Casio, and Sharp, the enhanced adapter now works with Psion
organizers. Additionally, the adapter now sports a 3-foot detachable USB
cable. The enhanced adapter has an MSRP of $39 and is now shipping. 

Keyspan's High Speed Serial Adapter (USA-19QW), which continues to offer
data rates up to 230 Kbps, now includes a 3-foot detachable USB cable, and
is compatible with an even broader range of modems, cameras, PDAs, GPS,
cell phones, hand-held scanners, and other serial devices. This adapter has
an MSRP of $59 and is now shipping. 

In addition to "off-the shelf" support for Linux 2.4, Keyspan's
Serial-to-USB Adapters also support Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows
2000, as well as Mac OS 8.6 or higher. Beta drivers for Mac OS X are
available at http://www.keyspan.com/support/macosx/.

Keyspan's products are distributed in the United States by Ingram Micro,
Tech Data and Wynit, and are available from leading resellers, catalogs and
online stores.

* Keyspan is rated the #1 USB Connectivity vendor in the United States as
ranked by PC Data for the year 2000 and again for the first six months of
2001.

About Keyspan
Keyspan products provide "Connections for Your Computer." The company's
first products provided serial ports for connecting to traditional computer
peripherals such as modems, printers and graphics tablets. Over time,
Keyspan has expanded its horizons, connecting the Macintosh and PC to the
other items found in the home, school and office. Editors can reach Keyspan
at 510-222-0131 x102 or via e-mail at info@keyspan.com. The Keyspan website
is located at http://www.keyspan.com.

Contacts
Mike Ridenhour, Keyspan, 510-222-0131 x102, info@keyspan.com
Bill Gram-Reefer, WORLDVIEW, 925-676-4733, reefer@worldviewpr.com

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