On 2/7/2000 3:16 AM, Jeremy Shepherd [mailto:jbond@netcom.com] wrote:
>------
>As I mention in the link, the "Merlin" card in the MP2x00 would be great
>CDPD solution. The only concern ( and a big one ) is possible strain /
>damage to the MP2x00's internal 5 volt supply.
>
>The higher power consumption is only during transmit ( very brief time ).
>
>As far as I know it hasn't been tried.
>
>Any brave souls out there willing to try it ?
>------
>I am willing to pony up the cash & try, but do you think the card would be
>recognized by the Newt OS? I thought PC cards would need to have drivers
>written specifically to recognize them to the OS. What's your opinion?
>
>- Jeremy
Depends. I've tried several modems, none sold specifically for the
Newton. One Hayes modem worked fine, another older one did not. Only
way to know is to try, I guess.
- Bill
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