Re: [NTLK] Newton compatible cable modems, memory, etc

From: Jesse Garnier (newton_at_stonehopper.com)
Date: Sun Oct 13 2002 - 18:20:05 EDT


Joe Bosak wrote not long ago (10/13/02 3:29 pm):

> Is there such a thing as a PCMCIA cable modem card - and are there any that
> are compatible with the Newton?

I don't think so; the way to connect a Newton to a broadband network is with
an Ethernet card (in your Newton) connecting to a gateway router or hub that
in turn connects to a cable or DSL modem. This isn't particularly difficult
or expensive, especially if you already have broadband coming in.
 
> I'm also interested in a memory card - from what I can gather I need a linear
> flash PCMCIA card (Pretek seems to be the only manufacturer), which works out
> pretty dear - you can't be sure you can use ATA. Is that right?

You can use ATA cards, but only with a special driver:

http://www.kallisys.com/newton/ata/

The page has a link to a card compatibility database as well.

--Jesse

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