Re: pcmcia modem models: feedback please

[Michael Klenner <klennerm@is.nyu.edu>]

>Subject: pcmcia modem models: feedback please
>Author:  Adam Finkelstein <adamf@vtaix.cc.vt.edu> at Gateway
>Date:    10/9/96 8:17 PM
>
>
>Hello.
>I've found two used pcmcia modems. One is an ATT 28.8 "Keep in Touch"
>the other is a Megahertz XJ2288. The latter is less expensive. Has anyone 
>any comments concerning these modems and 755 machines?

Adam,

I've owned an XJ2288 unit in the past, and was quite satisfied with its
performance ans support.  Megahertz regularly releases firmware files which
improve connecvtivity and compatability as technology changes.  Firmware is
user installable via provided FLASH software available via BBS an Internet.
I sold this unit when I upgraded to from a 360ce to a 755cx because I
thought the onboard MWave circuitry would suffice.  On reflection I would
have kept the PC Card had I known that the MWave stuff couldn't handle v.34
and Sound simultaneously on any kind of usable basis.

Fortunatley I was lucky enough to be selected as a beta tester for the
Megahertz/USRobotics newest modem which is set for release soon.  It is
available in both X-Jack and Dongle configurations and feature v.34+ (33.6
BPS), Voice Features, and Cellular Connectivity.  Having used it
extensively in my 755cx and 760CD, I can say that this is yet another
quality Megahertz product and may well be worth waiting for.

Take care,
-Michael 
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Michael Klenner                          East: klennerm@is.nyu.edu
New York University                      West: mklenner@pacificnet.net
Tisch School of the Arts                 http://pages.nyu.edu/~mdk1143
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