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Subject: Re: Modem for the Mac Classic
Message-ID: <1991Apr11.182036.3994@vax5.cit.cornell.edu>
Date: 11 Apr 91 18:20:36 EDT
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In article <1991Apr11.075043.17985@cs.uoregon.edu>,
mings@geriatrix.cs.uoregon.edu (Ming Yau So) writes: 
> I don't think the Teleport suits John's need, since the Classic has only
> one ADB port, not 2, and the Teleport has only 1 ADB connector too.  If he
> wants to use the Teleport with his Classic, then he must not has the mouse
> connected, or buy another pointing device which has 2 ADB connectors, or
> find a way to split the Classic ADB port into 2.
> 
> Speaking of the SupraModem, IMHO, it's not bad.  I am using one with my 
> good old Plus for over 3 years, so far everything is o.k.  The best thing
> I like about it is its small footprint and front on-off switch.  However,
> its price seems a little bit higher when comprare with other vanilla 2400
> baud modems in current market (mony of the 2400 baud modems have priced
> under $100, some even include comm. software).
> 
> Just my $0.02.

The TelePort comes with a Y-connector for the ADB port, so you can plug your
keyboard into it and your mouse into your keyboard. Actually, the most
attractive feature of it is the price ($130). Other than that, it's your
average 2400-baud MNP modem.

Ed Swierk