Re: Need help finding a modem for a IIgs

[cdeschu@nyx10.cs.du.edu (Chris Deschu)]

In article <645.UUL1.3#25274@ace.com>, Luigi <luigi@ace.com> wrote:
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>
>Two cheap 14400 baud modems for the Mac or Apple IIgs as of July 1994:
>Both are available at Mac WareHouse. Their phone number is (800)
>255-6227.
>
>NOTE: These modems are meant for the Macintosh and come with Mac-based
>programs, but the modems themselves are compatible with the Apple IIgs.
>(They have the same cables and plugs.)
>
>-The Line Link 14.4e, made by Technology Concepts
>  "The LinkLink 14.4 features v.42bis data compression to transmit your
>data at throughput speeds up to 57,600 bps."  "The integrity of your
>data is preserved using v.42 error correction, so you get error-free
>transmition at the highest possible speeds." (Taken directly from Mac
>WareHouse's catalog.) I have this model and although I have heard
>stories about people having to return defective ones, mine has been
>perfect for the last four months and I am very happy with it.
>  The price I got mine at was $99 for the modem with all necessary
>cables plus free software for Mac users. The newest catalo
>it with the Fax and Voice upgrade included for $119. (The old prices
>were $99 modem, plus $19 and $29 for the two extras.)

I have done some work for a local internet provider in this area,
and they (initially) started their modem pool with LineLink 144s.
Although they all initially worked, within two weeks, two out of
six had to be returned as defective because of strange behavior.
I would not recommend that anyone buy this modem.

>-The Magnum 14.4, made by Hayes
>  Pretty much the same as the LineLink, but this one is made by Hayes,
>the leading company in the modem world who set the standards. Prices:
>$99 for the modem and optional extra $29 for "Mac Com Center Plus"
>software for the Mac.

Well, Macwarehouse says it was made by Hayes, but I called Hayes to
get some information about the newer one, the Magnum 28.8, and Hayes
says that they have no idea what I'm talking about, that they don't
make any non-hayes labeled products. If anyone knows the answer,
I was calling to find out if the Magnum 288 would ever be upgraded or
upgradable to the new CCITT v.34 standard, since it's only v.FC now.
I'm going to call Macwarehouse back and see if they would like to
revise their statement. 

>  Also, for any one who A) lives in Connecticut or B) doesn't mind a
>big phone bill, they have their own BBS running at 14,400 baud. They
>advertise that they have DEMOS for many popular Mac programs including
>ClarisWorks and KidPix. If anybody is interested, the number is (203)
>855-1155. Use VT-100 (ANSI) or VT-102 emulation, 8,N,1 (data bits,
>parity, stop bits) up to 14,400 baud supported


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