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From: gdtltr@vax1.acs.udel.EDU (Gary D Duzan)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.8bit
Subject: Re: Advice sought regarding 130XE
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Date: 27 Apr 89 20:49:02 GMT
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In article <1986@trantor.harris-atd.com> mlaprade@x102a.harris-atd.com (laprade maria 42641) writes:
>Help, I need some advice. My brother has a 130XE with a floppy drive. He is
>graduating from high school and perhaps going to Catholic U in D.C.. I want 
>to get him a present that would make his 130XE useful in college. He can 
>take a cheap B/W TV with him so he doen't need a monitor.
>
>I don't have any idea how the computer system is set up at Catholic U.
>Would he want a modem to connect to the university and use their printer
>or would a personal printer be more useful? Recommendations on what brand 
>and where to buy would be appreciated to. And also if anyone knows anything
>about how Catholic U computer system is set up.
>
   A personal printer is almost always better than printing on a remote
system, unless you are on an ethernet or something. A modem would be
useful if you have access to the University mainframes. If his major
involves a lot of writing, a printer would be a major help. If he is
majoring in something technical that uses mainframes, a modem would
probably be better.
   I have been using a Panasonic KXP1091 printer for several years, and
it works pretty well. This printer is no longer made, but they make
similar printers. You will need a printer interface (ICD Printer Connection,
MPP, ICD MIO, ICD P:R: Connection, etc.) & maybe a cable to make it work.
I currently use a SupraModem 2400 which requires an 850, MIO, P:R:, etc. to
work. I have owned an Avatex modem in the past, and I would not suggest
them. The SX212 might be ok, but it would be better to ask those who have
them. This one doesn't necessarily need an interface.

>Also, does anyone know where to buy game cartridges for the 130XE. He would
>like to get a milliped game.
   Toys 'R Us has them every once in a while. XEGS cartridges should work.

					Gary Duzan
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