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Record First Fiscal Quarter Expected

Cupertino, California.  December 17, 1987.  Apple Computer, Inc. reported today
that it expects record revenues and earnings during its first fiscal quarter
which ends January 1, 1988.  "Sales in both our product families are exceeding
our expectations due to strong demand in all of our markets," noted John
Sculley, chairman and chief executive officer.  "We are seeing a continuation
of the growth we've experienced in recent quarters.  Based on these trends, we
believe that sales and earnings for the quarter should exceed analysts'
expectations."

In the fiscal year ending September 25, 1987, net sales were $2.66
billion, a 40 percent increase above the $1.90 billion reported in fiscal 1986.
Net earnings were $217 million, a 41 percent increase above the $154 million
recorded in fiscal 1986.  Earnings per share were $1.65 per share compared to
earnings of $1.20 per share in fiscal year 1986.

Macintosh SE 3rd Party Products/New Features

Updated 12-15-87

The following is a list of 3rd party hardware products which take advantage of
new features on the Macintosh SE.  This information is provided by the
Developer Programs Group.  Developer Programs welcomes any comments and/or
suggestions regarding this list as well as recommendations for other new or
revised products to be presented.  Please address any questions or concerns to:
Tennessen1 on your AppleLink.

Macintosh SE hardware has been separated by appropriate categories.

An * after the product name, denotes a new addition to this list

PRODUCT          VERSION       COMPANY              LINK             PHONE
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TERMINAL EMULATION CARDS
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MacMainFrame    1.0           Avatar Tech.                     [phone]

     3278/9 terminal emulation and file transfer for connection to IBM
mainframes.  Attatches via coax A cables to 3274, 3276, and 3174 cluster
control units.  Product is a card for the Macintosh SE and software on
diskette.
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HARD DISKS
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40MB Internal    PRO40-SE/I    CMS Enhancements                 [phone]
SCSI Hard Drive

     29 ms average access Internal SCSI hard drive subsystem shipped complete
with power cable and drive cable.  Replaces upper floppy or hard drive.  Heads
auto park at power down.

HyperDrive FI/40                General Computer                [phone]

     The Hyperdrive FI/40 is a high-performance, internal SCSI 40MB hard drive
for the Macintosh SE.  It includes software utilities: LaserSpeed, LaserWriter,
and ImageWriter print spooling software, a backup utility whichallows users to
copy hard disk files onto floppy disks, a security program which can encrypt
data and a set of self diagnostic routines that testthe FI/40's hardware and
software.  It requires no additional desk space, adds less than 2 lbs. to the
weight of the Macintosh SE and has automatic head parking features.

Micro Mac 30 and 45             Microtech                       [phone]

     You can't beat Micro Macs quiet, high speed, state of the art technology,
now even more subtle than ever hidden inside the Macintosh SE.  The unique
"Mikro Lock" head locking feature, a step beyond auto-park, allows you to
maintain the Macintosh SE portability without risk.  Installation is quick and
easy.
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MONITORS
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MegaScreen          2.0         Micrographic Images/            [phone]
SE Video System                 Megagraphics inc.

     New modular version of MegaScreen SE offers a 50 pin edge connector for
clip on products upgrades (Megamodules).  A variety of modular add on cards
will be offered.  Supports full dual screen capability.  Comes with MegaTalk
2.0 electronic mail packages and MegaZoom presentation utility at no extra
charge.  Slot installation maintains Apple warranty.

Moniterm Viking I
For Macintosh SE   *            Moniterm                        [phone]

     The Viking i's ultra-high resolution (1280 x 960 pixel) paper white, 19
inch screen is perfect for DTP because it lets you see two fullpages at a time.

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INTERFACE CARDS
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ACSE-12   *                     Strawberry Tree                 [phone]

     The analog connection for the Macintosh SE is a high performance data
aquisition board ideal for applications in the lab or factory.  It is designed
for measurement and control of DC voltages, thermocouplers, RTD'S, strain
guages as well as many othe analog signals from 2 microvolts to 10 volts.


Developer           1.0         Micrographic Images/            [phone]
MegaModule                      Megagraphics inc.

     Add on prototyping board for the MegaScreen SE*M.  Provides signals
through 50-pin edge connector from MegaScreen SE*M, allowing dual slot
capability.  Full documentation and sample boards. Technical developer support
is available.

Gpib-SE                         National Instruments            [phone]

     Full function IEEE-488 interface which allows scientific instrument
control for applications such as laboratory testing, process monitoring and
control and measurement.  For scientific and data analysis, the GRIB-SE is
optionally equipped with a MC68881 numeric coprocessor.  An optional DMA
controller provides transfer rates up to the full megabyte per second
capability of the IEEE-488.

MegaScreen SE
Video Upgrade Kit              MegaGraphics                     [phone]

     This interface card utilizes the open slot in the Macintosh SE,
maintaining Apple Computer warranty.  Includes interface card, cables,
Macintosh SE port bracket, MegaScreen software, users guide and dealer
installation instructions.

MegaScreen SE
Co-Processor Video Upgrade     MegaGraphics                     [phone]

     This interface card uses the open slot in the Macintosh SE and utilizes
the 68881 math co-processor chip. Software provides full SANE replacement.
Includes; interface card with 68881 math co-processor,cables, Macintosh SE port
bracket megaScreen software, users guide, and dealer installation instructions.


Orion Accelerator              MacPeak                          [phone]

     The Orion provides the full processing power of Macintosh II to the
Macintosh SE.  The Orion supports the 68020, 68881 and the 68851 as well as up
to 8 standard SIMM modules, just like the Macintosh II.  The Orion doesn't
modify ROM or any I/O timings, and all RAM and bussed are 32 bits.

PRODUCT          VERSION       COMPANY              LINK             PHONE
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GRAPHICS CARDS
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MMVideo             1.0         Micrographic Images/            [phone]
                                 Megagraphics inc.

     Add on signal board for the MegaScreen SE*M.  Provides several video
formats for use with NTSC, PAL and/or standard Macintosh output devices.
Allows user to make slides or video tapes, use projectors or large monitors
with user-specific clock oscillator components.

SuperView                        SuperMac                       [phone]

     A graphics system card that gives you full desktop productivity in the
Macintosh SE.  SuperView will display two complete 8 1/2 x 11 or european A4
pages simultaneously at full resolution, as well as providing an optional
numeric coprocessor.  An on board socket allows for the addition of an optional
Motorola 68881 floating point coprocessor.  This chip works with the Macintosh
SE CPU to process floating point operations up to 50 times faster.

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SECURITY SYSTEMS
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Mactilt Security
System (Muzzle)                    Ergotron                     [phone]

     To use the muzzle simply insert its steel tang into the Macintosh SE
internal disk drive opening at the front and slip the remainder of the harness
under the computer or Mactilt mechanism.  Then fold the hinged backplate
upward, covering the power plug, and lock it using a loop inserted ointo the
security opening at the back of the computer.  When done, the hard disk is
protected by absence of power, and data can not be extracted from the blocked
disk drive.

Macintosh II 3rd Party Products/New Features

Updated 12-8-87

The following is a list of 3rd party products which take advantage of new
features on the Macintosh II.  This information is provided by the Developer
Programs Group.  Developer Programs welcomes any comments and/or suggestions
regarding this list as well as recommendations for other new or revised
products to be presented.  Please address any questions or concerns to:
Tennessen1 on your AppleLink.

This list contains information regarding product in the following categories:
Communications, Engineering, Graphics, Productivity, Desk Top Publishing,
Language, and Hardware.

An * after the product name, denotes a new addition to this list

PRODUCT          VERSION       COMPANY              LINK             PHONE

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COMMUNICATIONS
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iTalk              3.0          Palantir                        [phone]

     New telecommunications software.  Features include support for the
Macintosh II and Macintosh SE keyboards, international character set, and
multiple, resizable moveable windows.

MacMover           3.0          Tri-Data                        [phone]

     File transfer mechanism for the NetWay 1000A, which includes a second
style of binary transfer.  MacMover allows WKS files, DCA text files, IGES
graphics files to be sent and received by a Macintosh.  When used with MS/DOS
cards in an open slot, the Macintosh II is simultaneously a Macintosh, an
MS/DOS machine, as well as attached to a frame to be used as a 3270
workstation.

NetWay 1000A        4.0        Tri-Data                        [phone]

     3274 Gateway for AppleTalk. New 3278 emulator now makes full use of the
extended keyboards and fully supports European character sets.  A Macintosh
mainframe solution.

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ENGINEERING
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Beam Mac            1.0        Compuneering         D0114       [phone]

      Analyzes and assists in the design of simple beams.  Uses color to
differentiate between the originally drawn structure and changed structure.

Design
Dimensions II      1.18        Visual Information               [phone]

     3-D CAD and free form surface modeling system which enables engineers,
architects, and graphic designers to perform three-dimensional conceptual
design.  Up to 16 windows can be selected, each having 18 possible viewing
orientations in a flat, angled, or perspective mode.  Users can interface to
the Macintosh 2-D drafting systems through the clipboard and PICT file formats,
and to IBM PC CAD packages through the DFX tranfer utility.  Design Dimension
II has the ability to design in color.  Color selection is from a 16.8 million
color pallette.

Eureka *                        Borland                         [phone]

     Now Macintosh users can solve problems in business, economics, statistics,
engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry and other disciplines requiring
mathematical analysis.  On the Macintosh II Eureka takes advantage of the color
capabilities, and full use of the 60881 math co-processor.

Frame Mac            1.0        Compuneering         D0114      [phone]

     Analyzes and assists in the design of two-dimensional frames and trusses,
as well as beams.  Uses color to differentiate between the originally drawn
structure and changed structure.

MacCogo             1.0        Compuneering         D0114      [phone]

      User draws and changes combinations of colored or shaded shapes in a
MacDraw-like window.  Another window lists geometric information about each of
the shapes, while a third window displays information about the entire group of
shapes.  When run on a Macintosh II, a color menu appears which allows the user
to change the color of each of the drawn shapes (singly or in groups)  The
color picker is also available to allow the user to make their own color.

MathView
Professional        1.0         BrainPower                      [phone]

     MathView Professional is a powerful stand alone package which performs
mathematical applications.  MathView Professional takes advantage of the
Macintosh II's 68881 floating coprocessor for faster arithmatic calculations.

MGMStation CAD      2.09       Micro CAD/CAM                    [phone]

     MGMStation is a full featured, high precision CAD system. It offers
unlimited zooming, fast panning, auto-dimensional, multiple layering, automatic
fillets, tangents, offsets, trimming, chamfering, and splines with a complete
template/library capability.  Macintosh II version supports full color and
accesses the systems coprocessor for increased speed in drawing.

SpaceEdit          2.0            Abvent            D0459      [phone]

     SpaceEdit Is a fully integrated 2 and 3-D CAD software package.  SpaceEdit
will allow engineers and architects to design any object and then visualize it
in perspective from any angle.  SpaceEdit offers shading abilities and color
options for the Macintosh II, and takes advantage of the new processors.
SpaceEdit will also support Large screen monitors.

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GRAPHICS
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Cricket Draw         1.01         Cricket SW                    [phone]

     An object oriented drawing program that has been designed to take
advantage of the graphic capabilities of postscript printers.  Cricket Draw
gives the user command over advanced features through an easy to use, familiar
Macintosh interface.  Cricket Draw runs in color on the Macintosh II.

Cricket Graph        1.1          Cricket SW                    [phone]

     A high performance graphing program intended for use in business, science,
and engineering.  Cricket Graph offers a wide variety of sophisticated charting
tools and supports color on the Mascintosh II.

GraphicWorks           1.1         MindScape Inc.               [phone]

     A graphic design tool that incorporates an unlimited number of Paint,
Draw, and Write layers.  GraphicWorks also includes advanced artists features,
such as airbrush, thinbits, panels, easels and more.  GraphicWorks supports
color when used on a Macintosh II.

ImageMaker                         Presentation
MacDrive                1.0        Technologies                 [phone]

     Provides high quality (8,000 line resolution) desktop slidemaking
capability.  Desktop presentations can now include brilliant color slide output
from popular Macintosh applications.  When using a Macintosh II computer with a
color monitor, slides can be previewed in color and W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G.

LaserPaint            1.1          Laserware Inc.               [phone]

     An integrated graphics application combining postscript drawing,
resolution bit-map editing and painting.  LaserPaint also has full text
processing and page layout, and will support color on the Macintosh II.


Mac3D              2.1           Challenger SW                  [phone]

     A two and three dimensional graphics package featuring a MacDraw-like
interface that allows the easy creation of complex models for technical and
presentation usage.  Mac3D supports the tool libraries, auto-dimensioning,
postscript grey and color shading.  Mac3D will support 256 colors at one time
and takes advantage of the full screen capability on the Macintosh II.

Modern Artist                     Computer Friends              [phone]

     A color paint program for the Macintosh II featuring all of the tools and
features of MacPaint.  Modern Artist includes special three dimensional  and
rainbow shading tools and functions.

PictureBase             1.2         Symmetry Corp.              [phone]

     A graphics management system allowing the user to build an easy to use
library of graphics.  PictureBase can handle both color and black and white
bitmap and object images.

PixelPaint                           SuperMac                   [phone]

     PixelPaint unlocks the power of color in the Macintosh II.  PixelPaint
uses standard Macintosh operations and familiar paint icons so you can get
started right away, building powerful, color images.  PixelPaint provides a
wide variety of standard pallettes, such as pastelle hues for a landscape or
bright primary colors for a chart.  Or you can define your own pallettes of up
to 256 colors at a time from a choice of 16.8 million.

Solid
Dimensions II           2.0         Visual Information          [phone]

     Three dimensional solid surface modeling system with extensions to create
high quality slides, overhead transparencies, and screen animation.  Solid
Dimensions II supports color on the Macintosh II.

VideoWorks II                       Broderbund                  [phone]

     Now you can produce  full-color preentations that move.  Now VideoWorks II
makes it easier than ever to animate your presentations.  Presentations that
include animation, wipes, fades, disolves and the excitement of color on the
Macintosh II.

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PRODUCTIVITY
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AffiniFile        1.2             Affinity Micro        D0001

     A desk accessory for the Macintosh II that stores graphics and notes.
Color graphics are stored and displayed in color.

FlowMaster                       Select                         [phone]
                              Micro-Systems

     Professional flowcharting system which allows advertising, marketing,
public relations and other business professionals to develop , print and store
media flowcharts.  FlowMaster displays full color on the Macintosh II and takes
advantage of the full screen capability.

MapMaker                          Select                        [phone]
                              Micro-Systems

     Complete business map making system combining powerful decision analysis
with fast colorful easy to use mapping.  MapMaker displays full color on the
Macintosh II and takes advantage of the full screen capability.

More             1.1C           Living VideoText                [phone]

     An integrated idea/processor/presenter.  You can outline plans, action
items,list and immediately transform them into block diagrams, tree charts,
presentation quality bullet charts and color supports.

StatView II                     Abacus               D0325      [phone]

     StatView II is a statistical software package designed for the Macintosh
II.  StatView II analyzes data and creates publication quality output.  With
StaView II user can quickly and easily explore alternative statistical and
graphic approaches to their data.  StatView II runs 30 to 50 times faster than
that of StatView 512+ by directly accessing the Macintosh II 68881 coprocessor
and allows for full color capability.

TMon               2.8           Icom Simulations       D0144

     An interactive, multi-window monitor/debugger for the Macintosh.
Compatible with large screen and the 68020 processor.  Comes complete with a
users guide and technical reference manual.

Trapeze          2.0           Data Tailor Inc.                 [phone]

     The integrated presentation worksheet features text, charting, graphics,
and calculations which remain 'live', allowing last minute additions or
changes, all on the same worksheet.  Trapeze takes advantage of the color
capability of the Macintosh II and directly addresses the 68881 coprocessor and
does by-pass SANE.

MacPublisher III *               Boston Publishing              [phone]

     MacPublisher III is a professional publishing software package for the
Macintosh.  Rotate text and graphics to any degree, print text in nine grey
shades,and set color on the Macintosh II.

PageMaker          3.0           Aldus              D0197       [phone]

     DeskTop Publishing program for the Macintosh.  On the Macintosh II
PageMaker will take advantage of the full screen capabilities.

Quark XPress       1.04         Quark Inc.                     [phone]

     An integrated electronic publishing system that includes a full feature
word processing and advanced typographic features.  Includes 80,000 word
learning and tracking to 0.05 of an EM space, leading to 0.001 of a point, spot
color separation and importing of pictures and text from popular programs.

Ragtime 2                         Orange Micro        D0772     [phone]

     Ragtime 2 integrates word processing, spreadsheets, graphics management,
Desktop Publishing, and forms generation seamlessly within a single document.
New capabilities for the Macintosh II include color and gray scale support as
well as automatic use of the 68881 processor for all spreadsheet calculations.

Reggie              1.0        White Pines SW                  [phone]

      Used for Desktop communications and Desktop Publishing.  Converts
Macintosh graphics into DEC compatible ReGIS or SIXEL.  These are the graphics
formats used by DEC terminals and Laser printers.  Reggie takes fuul advantage
of color on the Macintosh II and works with MacPaint, MacDraw, and PICT images.
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LANGUAGE
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Turbo Pascal*       1.1          Borland                        [phone]

     Macintosh software programmers can now fully utilize the Macintosh II when
writing programs in Turbo Pascal.  Turbo Pascal provides full support of the
Macintosh II, including the libraries needed to call the Macintosh II ROM
toolbox and new systems facilities.  Turbo Pascal users can write programs that
use the Macintosh II Color Manager and Sound Manage.  The ability to build code
resources and an IBM PC compatibility unit have also been added.

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HARDWARE
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40MB Internal
SCSI Hard Drive                   CMS Enhancements              [phone]

     29ms average access Internal SCSI hard drive subsystem shipped complete
with 'Y' power cable and triple connector drive cable and disk activity LED.
Allows 50MG hard drive to be installed in normal position.  Heads auto park at
power down.  Replaces left floppy in Macintosh II

41MB Internal
SCSI Hard Drive                   CMS Enhancements              [phone]

     40ms average access Internal SCSI hard drive subsystem shipped complete
with power cable.  Heads auto park at power down.

80MB Internal
SCSI Hard Drive                 CMS Enhancements              [phone]

     26 ms average access Internal SCSI hard drive subsystem shipped complete
with power cable and drive cable.  Heads auto park at power down.  AppleShare
compatible.

ACM2-12  *                      Strawberry Tree                 [phone]

     The analog connection M2-12 is a high performance data aquisition board
for the Macintosh II.  It is ideal for use in the laboratory, and is designed
for measurement and control of DC voltages, thermocouplers, RTD's, strain
guages, pressure sensors and many other analog signals from 2 microvolts to 10
volts.

Color Printer                   Computer Friends                [phone]

     The Shinko color printer produces high quality, 200 DPI color prints on
paper or overhead transparencies.  The color printer driver is a chooser
selectable resource.

Grappler C/Mac/GS              Orange Micro                     [phone]

     A series parallel with built in intelligence to emulate the
ImageWriter II without installing drivers or re-selecting menus.  Popular
printers like the Epson and Okidatas can now run flawlessly.

Mac286              1.0           AST Research      D0486       [phone]

     Add on board which puts the equivalence of an IBM PC/AT into the Macintosh
II allowing users to run most MS DOS application programs and easily transfer
data files from 5 1/4 MS DOS format to the Macintosh II desktop and back.
Software included.

MegaBrot                 1.0      MegaGraphic                  [phone]

     Esoteric mathematic display of the Mandelbrot fractal set is faster than
many mainframe computers.  Demonstrates the enormous power of the Macintosh II
computer.  Generates 64-color display sets with a user-definable palette and
full display of coordinate specifications.  Software included.

MegaScreen 2001           1.0     MegaGraphic                  [phone]

     MegaScreen comes to the Maciontosh II NuBus.  Interface card available as
an upgrade kit with software and cables; also  bundled with a 19.5" monitor.
Full dual-screen capability in a two page display with full features software
and user definable video signals.

MegaScreen 2001
Video Upgrade Kit                MegaGraphics                   [phone]

     Nubus technology comes to the MegaScreen, providing flexible video output
for the Macintosh II.  Two clock oscillators included; two oscillator sockets
upgradeable.  Includes interface card, cable, MegaScreen software, MegaScreen
users guide and, installation instructions.

MegaScreen 2001
Video System                      MegaGraphics                  [phone]

     Includes MegaScreen II Video Upgrade Kit and MegaScreen 19.5" horizontal
monitor.

Moniterm Viking I
For the Macintosh II *           Moniterm                       [phone]

     If your publishing , you'll find the Viking I's high resolution for the
Macintosh II, superior.  It displays two full pages on the 19 inch screen with
crisp, clear, solid type as small as six points.

NB Series
Board                            National Instruments           [phone]

     The NB Series Boards provide data aquisition and control capability.  The
functions of these boards include analog to digital and digital to analog
conversion, digital I/O, event timing, and IEEE-488 interface.  These boards
feature full software support under the LabVIEW software construction system as
well as conventional languages such asC, Basic, Fortran, Pascal, and Assembly.

NS8/16
NuBus Memory Board            National Semiconductor            [phone]

    4-16 megabyte memory board for NuBus in the Macintosh II.  To use with the
Macintosh Operating System, a RAMdisk (shipped with the board) is installed via
the control panel by the user.  The NS8/16 is used as main memory under A/UX.
The necessary software to install and run with A/UX is also included.

NTSC Converter *                Julian Systems                  [phone]

     With an NTSC converter anything displayed on your Macintosh II screen can
be recorded to video tape.  From there video editting tools and devices allow
you to create entire commercials, shorts, and presentations, all from your
Macintosh II.
Spectrum                           SuperMac                     [phone]

     Spectrum is the first graphics card to support very high resolution color
and monochrome displays with the Macintosh II, and the only system to support
any standard monitor, color or black and white up to 1024 x768 pixels.

The Big Picture                 E-Machines                      [phone]

     The Big Picture is a 17" diagonal, 1024 x 808 monochrome 1 bit per pixel
display for the Macintosh II.

Turbo Mouse ADB          1.0     Kensington                     [phone]

     Turbo Mouse ADB is a replacement mouse/trackball device.  Only 4' x 6".
Gyroscopic mouse ball controls four optical sensors and a microprocessor for
instantaneous cursor control.  An automatic acceleration feature built into the
mouse will move the cursor accurately and quickly across the screen.

Uni-Gate                        Computer Friends                [phone]

     Uni-Gate  is a Centronix style parallel printer interface.

Universal
Security Kit                     Grimes Co.                     [phone]

     The Universal Security Kit includes new insets and adapters.