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Subject: Re: 1200 baud modems
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Date: Wed, 15-Apr-87 16:20:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Apr 15 16:20:00 1987
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Nf-From: prism.UUCP!kiyun    Apr 15 16:20:00 1987


I just saw an ad for the Migent Pocket Modem in the May MacWorld and
called the company.  They say it is fully Hayes compatible with some
additional capabilities from the Hayes 2400.  It plugs directly into a
25-pin serial port, and they supply a 9->25 pin cable (probably for the
PC/AT).  It comes with a one-year warranty which you can extend to
three years for about $20.  It runs off a 9-volt battery or an AC
converter (supplied).  The retail price is $259, and I imagine you
can get it for less.  Finally, the person I spoke to said that the same
technology that makes it so small also enhances its reliability.

Since I happen to be in the market for a modem, I'm very intrigued, but
I can get an Apple Personal Modem for $284.  I have two questions:

(1) How well does the Pocket Modem work?  As I understand it, modems
    vary in their ability to reject noise and pull in weak signals.

(2) How difficult is it to find a Mac 8 to 25 pin cable (or a Mac 8 to
    9 pin cable) that will work with this modem?

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