Jesse.Tharin@f7.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Jesse Tharin) (01/10/90)
Index Number: 6182
[Although the ad info was posted in an earlier article, I left
this article in for Jesse's comments at the end. Bill McGarry]
>From an ad in the 1990 TDD directory from TDI.
QUOTE
IMS Proudly Announces a Breakthrough in Modem Technology
Advanced 2445 Modem
TDD-TTY Compatibility:
US/International Speeds (45.5/50)
Automatic Baudot/ASCII Detection
Automatic Baudot/ASCII Translation
Auto-Dial, Auto-Answer
Direct Connection
PC Compatibility:
Standard Personal Computers
MS-DOS 2.1 and Higher
Fits Standard Half-Card 8-Bit Slot
Small Enough for Portable Computers
ASCII Communications:
300 bps (Bell 103J)
1200 bps (Bell 212A, CCITT V.21)
2400 bps (CCITT V.22 bis)
Hayes 2400 & 1200
Optional MNPS Compression for 9600 bps "Effective" Transfer
Improved Call Progress Status
Software:
Comm. Software Included with Purchase
Memory Resident
Visible Ring Signal
One-Key Answer
Compatible with Commercial Software
For more information, please write to
Integrated Microcomputer Systems, Inc.
2 Research Place, Rockville MD 20850
UNQUOTE
[Although this company is selling communications hardware and software,
they don't see fit to leave a TDD, Modem, or voice phone number. Also,
this seems to be an internal modem only and they have chosen to limit
it's distribution in this way for some unknown reason. Thirdly, they
also chose to not give a price, so be ready for sticker shock.
Fourthly, their specs imply to me that the modem is not only hardware
dependent but is also operating-system dependent, suggesting weak modem
firmware (on-board operating software). Lastly, although they mention
Hayes, they do *NOT* say it uses the standard Hayes command set. Sounds
like a criticism, doesn't it? It's just a warning to read between the
lines. It may actually be a fine piece of hardware, although for me if
they can't stick a standard RS-232 connector and a power supply on it,
I just can't use it.]
Jesse
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