Marathon Computer Announces a New Port Replicator

NASHVILLE, TN - June 2003 -- Marathon Computer, makers of rackmount solutions and other accessories for Macintosh, has announced a new addition to its lineup of products for the desktop Macintosh user.

"The RePorter is an elegant solution to a problem facing most desktop Macintosh users every day: an easy, convenient way to get to the ports on the back of the machine," says Marathon spokesman David Soch.

The RePorter is a simple, compact extension, through a single cable, of the FireWire, USB and audio ports usually located on the backplane of a desktop Macintosh. Rather than add size or mass to the design so that it will stay put on your desk, Marathon has chosen a more elegant approach. "The design of the RePorter begs to be picked up and cradled in your hand," explains Soch. "It doesn't have any fixed 'up' or 'down' orientation. You don't have to steady the box on your desk while you plug into it, and you don't have cables trying to torque the box off of its feet."

RePorter features include:

- A single cable with connectors to the rear ports of your Macintosh.
- Rugged high-impact plastic housing.
- Two Type A standard flat USB ports.
- FireWire 400- and 800- compatible ports.
- Stereo 1/8" in and out mini audio ports.

Order Part Number ACC-595. Introductory price has been set at $99. Inquiries are welcome. Shipping date has been projected for the end of summer, 2003. Pre-orders are being accepted via Marathon's Online Store.

http://www.marathoncomputer.com/reporter.html

Interested parties are encouraged to visit Marathon's online forums for more information, and to post discussion:

http://www.marathoncomputer.net/forums/

About Marathon Computer: Marathon Computer is the premier designer and
manufacturer of rackmount solutions for the Macintosh platform since
1997. For more information, contact Marathon directly at (800) 832-6326
or visit their Web site at http://www.marathoncomputer.com for complete
product descriptions.

Mac and Macintosh are copyrighted trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
RePorter is a copyrighted trademark of Marathon Computer, Inc.

(c) Copyright 2003, Marathon Computer, Inc.