craig@bandw.uunet (Craig Goss) (11/26/90)
Dove Computer is looking for Beta test sites for the following third-party NeXT products: 1. The DoveFax modem offers 2400 baud data communications and 9600 baud fax send and receive under System 2. Any document that can be printed can be faxed. 2. HSD Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Servant translates text images in received faxes (and other graphic displays) into editable text. Use of the OCR Servant is not restricted to fax applications. Two Beta test options will be offered. The first includes only the DoveFax modem, while the second includes both the DoveFax and the OCR Servant. The OCR Servant is not available seperately. The following special purchase options will be offered to selected sites: --------------------------------------------------------------- Option Beta List Expected Price Price Street Price DoveFax $250 $499 $420 DoveFax w/ OCR Servant* $450 $899 $700 --------------------------------------------------------------- * OCR Servant will eventually be offered for sale by HSD Systems as a seperate product at a list price of $699. === Qualifications === Beta test sites will be selected from interested parties who best meet the following qualifications: 1. Must have System 2 on order or installed. 2. Willingness to provide detailed, accurate feedback. 3. Large number of fax communications. 4. Large number of different fax machines/modems on site. 5. Multiple NeXT computers on site. 6. Previous Beta test experience. Above all, Dove is looking for test sites which will be active participants in the Beta test process. Small sites and individuals are encouraged to apply if they are able to contribute. Quality feedback and a willingness to participate are important. === Expectations === Beta testers will be asked to provide detailed feedback whenever problems occur with either the DoveFax modem or the OCR Servant. In return, Dove Computer will offer technical support in addition to providing hardware and software updates whenever necessary. === Expiration === This offer will expire on December 01, 1990. If you are interested in this program, or if you want further information, contact Dove Computer directly. Respondants are requested to provide a brief summary of qualifications. Dove Computer PHONE: 800-622-7627 FAX: 919-251-9441 -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Goss UUCP: uunet!bandw!craig B&W Software Moretown, VT --------------------------------------------------------------------