Sonnet Technologies is now shipping an innovative multi-function upgrade card, the Presto Plus, that enables 68020- and 68030-based Macintosh models to access the Internet, and run memory-hungry and performance-intensive applications under Mac OS 8. The card features OS-8 enabler technology, built-in 10-base-T Ethernet, a 66/33 MHz 68LC040 processor, and 128K level 2 cache, delivering up to 650% overall speed improvement. It also includes an on-card 32 MB RAM SIMM, which is recognized in addition to motherboard memory. A second version of the card is available with a 68040 including FPU (Floating Point Unit) for faster mathematical calculations.

The Presto Plus multi-function card was designed specifically to meet the internet connectivity needs of schools which still use hundreds of thousands of the 020- and 030- based Macs.The Presto Plus supports applications that require a 68040 or greater, System 7.1 through OS 8.1, and virtual memory. The Presto Plus is compatible with the following Macintosh Models:

• Mac LC
• LCII
• LC III
• LC 520, 550
• Performa 250, 275, 400, 405, 410, 430, 450, 460, 466, 467, 520, 550, 560
• Color Classic
• Color Classic II

Price and Availability:

• Presto Plus with 68LC040 --$ 299.95
• Presto Plus with 68040 FPU --$ 349.95

Every Sonnet processor upgrade includes the Metronome Profiler Utility software, giving users useful system performance information such as processor type, speed, and bus speed.

The Sonnet Presto, Crescendo and Encore cards work in every compatible Macintosh without the need for the antiquated methods of hardware configuration. Sonnet products are guaranteed to operate reliably over variations of machine, time and temperature. The ability to move an upgrade card from one machine to another without the need to tweak any jumpers, switches or control panels is a significant advantage to resellers and organizations that want to maximize their flexibility, while minimizing the long term technical support requirements.

Sonnet processor upgrade products are easy to install, are backed by a three-year warranty, include free technical support, and require no switches, jumpers, or control panels. To locate an authorized reseller or purchase product, visit the Sonnet Technologies web site at http://www.sonnettech.com.

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February 08, 2012