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Re: Hayes 1200 external



tourman wrote:
> On Feb 6, 3:46 pm, Jim Rojas<jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> Jim wrote:
>>> On Feb 6, 11:44 am, Jim Rojas<jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx>    wrote:
>>>> tourman wrote:
>>>>> On Feb 6, 6:03 am, proguard<sp.kintzoni...@xxxxxxxxxxx>      wrote:
>>>>>> Anyone knows where to buy Hayes 1200 external modem?
>>
>>>>>> tnx
>>
>>>>> RHC: I've had good luck in local flea markets where there are usually
>>>>> boxes of computer junk to wade through. I actually bought 3 of the
>>>>> Cardinal MX2400 modems for $5 each, and they were still shrink wrapped
>>>>> in the original box, never having been opened.
>>
>>>>> What is junk for one person, is treasure for another....:))
>>
>>>> I used the Cardinal exclusively for many years, until the CIA modem came
>>>> out. Now I keep it as a backup just in case.
>>
>>>> Jim Rojas
>>>> Technical Manuals Online!http://www.tech-man.com
>>>> 8002 Cornwall Lane
>>>> Tampa, FL 33615-4604
>>>> 813-884-6335
>>
>>> Hey guys, you just reminded me,
>>
>>> I've got an old Cardnel internal modem that I've been using for years.
>>> The problem is, it's in an old Gateway 350 computer that's beginning
>>> to hangup occasionally. I've never had to change the hard drive
>>> because I never used that computer for much of anything except
>>> downloading. When I upgraded to my next computer, the internal modem
>>> didn't have compatable connectors so that's why I left it in the old
>>> 350. I'm assuming that because it's an internal modem that there's no
>>> way to make it compatable with a computer a few generations apart.
>>> ( is that true?)
>>
>>> That leads me to ask .....  now, since newer computers only have USB
>>> ports, how do you get the old external Hayes and Cardnels to connect
>>> with the them.?
>>
>>> Also, I have to imagine that the newer modems offered by manufacturers
>>> come with USB connections ..... right?
>>
>>> I figure I'll probably have to get a mfg's modem soon so I'm not
>>> without comm capability, so I want to be sure it's going to be
>>> compatable with my next computer.
>>
>> I have 2 IBM A31P, 2Ghz, 2GB Ram, 120GB HD laptops I use only for
>> downloading. It has a DB9 serial port, and 2 USB ports. The first is my
>> downloader, the other is a spare.
>>
>> I use Acronis True Image backup in case the hard drive fails. I have
>> about 50 different programs loaded in that one laptop.
>>
>> You can use a newer laptop with a Keyspan USA-19HS USB to serial
>> adapter. But I have found that the older software won't see the USB, or
>> don't like anything better the Windows XP.
>>
>> I have heard you can use MS Virtual PC, but I don't like the idea of
>> rebooting to a different operating system all the time.
>>
>> Jim Rojas
>> Technical Manuals Online!http://www.tech-man.com
>> 8002 Cornwall Lane
>> Tampa, FL 33615-4604
>> 813-884-6335
>
> RHC: Yeah, all my panel software is on an older PC which by today's
> standards is a clunker. End of problem. If you don't have one, you can
> buy one for $100 just about anywhere (an old IBM returned from
> lease...)

The IBM A31P is the fastest laptop you can buy with a serial port. It is
a Pentium 4. I installed 2GB Ram. It had a large 15 inch screen. I have
it set to 1200 resolution, even though it can do 1600. It's a nice
machine for its age. Changing any parts on this machine is easy. I had
to replace the keyboard once. That took 10 minutes.

Jim Rojas
Technical Manuals Online!
http://www.tech-man.com
8002 Cornwall Lane
Tampa, FL 33615-4604
813-884-6335


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