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From: Hruschak.WBST@XEROX.ARPA
Newsgroups: net.micro.atari
Subject: Re: *Cheap* modems revisited
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Date: Fri, 18-Oct-85 09:23:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 18 09:23:00 1985
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When we decided to buy a modem for ours 800XL, the MPP Microbits was
highly recommended and difficult to acquire.  When we checked further we
learned that Microbits was going out of business and the manufacturer's
pipe line had dryed up, - our dealer could not order one.  After
checking around, another Rochester dealer located several of them, at a
significant price reduction.

We purchased and it worked well, plugging into the 800 XL joystick
connector (#2);  eventually the phone plug became disconnected from the
circuit board giving me a reason to look at it more closly.  Having
reason to open the case, I was amazed at the lack of workmanship (the
I/O connectors are glued in place, indicators are mounted on cardboard,
the AC cord strain relief grommet is mounted on cardboard).  Once I
repaired the plug (remount, solder and glue - the manufacturer clearly
missed it when glueing the I/O connectors in place).  It's now back in
service and works well - I have resolved to eventually relace the
cardboard with something more substantial.