Re: 28800 modems?

[Neil Palmer <neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Carl,
You are correct.  I actually posted to the list an item critical of IBM's
unwillingness to sell the modem, other than with a new AS/400, and suggested
people buy the MT2834BA directly from MultiTech instead.  Apparently the
7852-400 modem was originally release a a 'feature code' (feature 0032) of
as AS/400 order.  About 2 months ago however they announced it as available
separately, and also decreased the price.


On Thu, 24 Apr 1997, Carl Galgano wrote:

> A while back we had some trouble buying the new 28.8 "options' modem that is
> produced by MultiTech.  We were told at that time they could only be ordered
> with new AS400 installs.  So we have standardized most of our clients modem
> needs on UDS V3400s when SYNC is a requirement and US Robotics when only
> ASYNC is needed.
> 
> Carl
> 
> At 06:35 AM 4/23/97 -0700, you wrote:
> >At 07:00 AM 4/23/97 -0700, you wrote:
> >>Neil Palmer wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> Actually, IBM is selling a such a modem for a mere 3 figures (about
> >>> $500). ;-)
> >>> 
> >>No doubt they are excelent quality. But why would one want to pay that
> >>much when a USR or equivalent works as well and costs a lot less.
> >>-- 
> >
> >If paying $500 for a 28800 modem seems just to skinflint-ish for you, you
> >can still order the 5853 modem (the original ECS 2400bps modem) from IBM
> >Direct for the handsome sum of $970.  Enough to make any big spender proud!
> >
> >jte
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> Carl J. Galgano
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