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CD-ROM Drive Includes Built-In Stereo System

  • 10/01/95
The ProMedia Player combines a 4-watt amplified stereo sound system and an MPC Level 2 dual-speed CD-ROM drive in a compact unit weighing less thaN three pounds. The device plugs into a portable computer's PCMCIA Type 2 socket. Auto-install software keeps the slot alive when switching to other PCMCIA peripherals. Built-in speakers are provided, as are headphone and microphone jacks. The ProMedia Reader offers the same features without the built-in sound system or speakers. Axonix Corp., Salt Lake City, UT, (800) 866-9797.

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