[comp.sys.mac.hardware] Need comments on cheap 2400 modem!

limoges@ac.dal.ca (08/31/90)

Hi,

There is an add by Texas MacExpress in the September issue of MacUser. It
advertizes a $69 2400 Baud Hayes compatible modem, an ugly black box, but
cheap! On the reverse page, MacProducts USA seems to be advertizing the same
product for $85. And in both cases it comes with a two year warranty.

The $69 deal is very attractive, and I would like to know if anyone out
there has any experience with one of these modems. Please email me directly
and I will post a summary of pros and cons that I get.

Thanks, Bertrand Limoges

FlashsMom@cup.portal.com (NancyAnn none Sheridan) (09/07/90)

I got two of them, one from Texas for $69.  Seem fine.  I'm now using a 
Teleport ADB modem, which was free but would cost you $150.  Works fine
with applications; doesn't seem to with DAs.  It saves you a serial port.
  The Zooms were for friends; I use two Practical Peripherals, which have
great 5-year warranties, but no longer count as cheap.