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From: palkovic@churchy.fnal.gov (John A. Palkovic)
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Subject: Re: Zoom/Modem V.42bis (summary)
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Date: 25 Apr 91 22:40:30 GMT
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I just got my new Elek-Tek catalog in the mail today. On pg.46 they
list a 2400 bd external, MNP5, v.42bis modem for: $139. Yes, $139. The
same modem specs can be had in an internal PC flavor for $115. Two yr.
warranty on both.

It is an Etronics, which is their in-house brand. However, if you
examine the Etronics modems carefully, you will notice that they look
a *lot* like the Practical Peripherals on the previous page. In fact,
I think they are the same modems with a different nameplate. I have an
Etronics modem and the manual lists PP's phone number for technical
support. ;-) Oh, the PP 2400 MNP5 v.42bis is $199. They have the PP
PM9600SA for $459.

Elek-Tek's sales number is (800) 395-1000, in Illinois (708) 677-7660.
Tech support is (708) 677-7660. No I don't work for Etronics, but I
have bought some things from them and I have been satisfied with their
service.

-John