I want to buy a modem card for a 2100. I posted an item on a newsgroup
and received 2 replies. Any advice (first hand experience, where to get
drivers, etc.) would be appreciated. Thanks ... Mike.
ORIGINAL POST:
>I'm interested in purchasing 2 identical PCMCIA modems compatible with
a
>Newton 2100.
>
>Recommended, by others, is the USR Xjack 33.6 because it supports
cellular
>and landline. I may be interested in a USR 56k Xjack or a Motorola
>Montana or Motorola Mariner XJack.
>
>Modems must be 33.6 or faster, functional and have an Xjack. The less
>milage the better. I'll need to confirm the existence of Newton
Drivers,
>before purchase. (sorry, but its essential!) I'm not interested in 28.8
>modems that need to have their ROMs flashed up to 33.6, as I have no
other
>PCMICA device to download and flash the modems. (this is a very
practical
>matter.)
REPLY 1:
You can find more information about the modem at:
http://www.3com.com/client/mcd/products/3cxm356.html
They are the latest PCMCIA standard, I think it's type II.
Its thicknes is slightly less than 5 mm. It should be type II according
to this text:
The thicknesses are 3.3, 5.0, and 10.5
millimeters for Type I, Type II, and Type III cards
respectively.Because they differ only in thickness, a thinner card
can be used in a thicker slot, but a thicker card can not be used in a
thinner slot.The card types each have features that fit the needs of
different applications. Type I PC Cards are typically used for memory
devices such as RAM, Flash, OTP, and SRAM cards. Type II PC
Cards are typically used for I/O devices such as data/fax modems,
LANs, and mass storage devices. Type III PC Cards are
used for devices whose components are thicker, such as rotating mass
storage devices.
I have the two you might need in stock.
REPLY 2:
I have MOTOROLA MONTANA 33.6 PCMCIA CARD ASSY# 6207500700010 for
$80.00 each. If interested call 818-772-1591 and ask for Zee, or email
to
zee@nationaldatamux.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Branagan <branagan@erols.com>
Newsgroups: misc.forsale.computers.modems
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2000 4:46 PM
Subject: WTB: PCMCIA Modem for Newton
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