c160-3ay@ucbzooey.BERKELEY.EDU (Ziggy Stardust and the Supremes) (11/12/85)
In article <272@ucdavis.UUCP> ccs007@ucdavis.UUCP (0058) writes: > >Also..DAL corporation (or something like that...warning...this is >from memory) is offering a hayes-compatible 1200 baud modem >for $159...can anyone verify or comment on this? > >Thanks, >Gary Huckabay. >!ucbvax!ucdavis!deneb!ccs007 I just happened to get one of their catalogs recently... DAK Inc., which sells electronic gadgets, has a Hayes Compatible 1200 baud modem for $169 + $6 P&H. From their description: ...ADC is a division of BSR, the enormous half-billion dollar electronics giant... [i.e. no fly-by-night operation] ...I just unplugged [my Hayes 1200] and plugged ADC's... the only differences I noted were improved monitor sound, more screen displays, and a help menu... ...ADC's modem recognizes a busy signal, hangs up, and keeps retrying the number every 30 seconds... [very useful... I think Hayes does not do this] ...waits for dial tones and network tones during auto-dial... Of course I have not tried it. I cannot vouch for this modem, but it's a great price, and DAK _seems_ to be a reputable company. The autoredial is very nice (I use a prometheus- cost twice as much, !"#$# :-)). If anyone buys one, it would probably be nice to review it on the net. They also offer cable sets and communications programs, and serial cards for apple II series. ($30 for cable & program, $99 for serial card.) DAK is at 1-800-325-0800. 8200 Remmet Ave., College Park, CA 91304. I believe they have a 30-day satisfaction-guarantee. Hope this helps those of you whoh have been limping along at 300 baud for lack of funds... ....Ranjit Bhatnagar p.s. I have nothing to do with DAK or ADC, nor have I used any of their products. This message for informational purposes only. All rights reserved. Tresspassers will be prosecuted. Long live the revolution.