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Tip: 56k modem real cheap[ALL/1998] posted by jarrod on
Friday, 25 July 1997, at 1:12 p.m.
I just want to make sure that all you people here about this deal.
Hayes has a trade-in offer where you ship them your (an) old modem in return for a K56flex modem. Just about every modem in their current model line is available.
IBM owners could get an internal for as low as $60!
Mac owners, since they have to go with external will pay around $80.
The price depends on what options you want.
You must apply online, have the to-be-traded modem nearby (need serial#), and it will take a while (more info at hayes.com). I recommend that you ask around to see if anyone has a 1200 baud lying around so that you have zero downtime. Go to the thrift store if you don't have friends.
see:
http://www.hayes.com
I finally got word back from them and have sent my modem in. I should have it by the end of next week (this deal is not for the impatient).
-jarrod
Re: Tip: 56k modem real cheap[ALL/1998] posted by Paul Mohney on
Saturday, 26 July 1997, at 2:23 a.m.
Dear Jarrod et.al I work @ I.B.M. as a plant services person so I can talktoall the geeks in the world, and i'm about as dumb with computers as i would be with a Ford, but my informed sources are saying that 5he 56k modems fuction /w a different language and not everyone, everywhere supports 2x tech.
Thanks for the tip but i will wait a little longer ( remember idrive 20
year old cars )
Keep your stick on the ice Paul in Santa ana
Re: Tip: 56k modem real cheap[ALL/1998] posted by jarrod on
Saturday, 26 July 1997, at 10:55 a.m.
Uh, not sure what working at IBM has to do with your message but I have two words for you: flash rom.
Eventually x2 and k56 flex will be one and the same. Currently, if your ISP is worth anything, they have gone both routes. OR, they have some sort of roll-over system to identify the modem "standard" you have dialed with.
Just make sure there is flash rom in your modem (I think they all have it).
Is the computer under your nose right now the standard?
How 'bout the monitor?
Is anything a standard in computing? I think the idea is ridiculous. By the end of 1998 we will be hooking up via DSS, or cable anyway. Should everone wait then to decide whether DSS is better than cable? Should everyone wait for fiber-optics(won't hap pen soon enough)?
Ask your ISP about whether or not it will support K56flex, go to the hayes web site, sign up, wait for a while (they are backed up), and enjoy your modem that you bought for less than what your depreciated 28.8 is worth. THEN, get on faster, spend less time waiting for advertising banners and all the stupid graphics out there and be happy that you are half the sucker that everyone else is.
BTW, my ISP has users who chose K56flex reporting faster connect times. Also, I use both technologies. I just purchased an x2 Sportster at work and I have a Courier on the way. And one more thing: my car is almost 30 years old.
Regards,
-jarrod
Try this site:
International Telecommunication Union
Re: Tip: 56k modem real cheap[ALL/1998] posted by Jim Ells on
Saturday, 26 July 1997, at 11:39 a.m.
Paul: Jarrod is correct in all he said. Some things will take a while, but as you well know, if you've been paying attention; it's going to be a stretch before the dust settles. In the meantime, there are certain advantages-and these increase almost daily. My ISP is on top of it all and posts daily messages to help us all w/the technical jargon. Guess we'll just have to hang on and enjoy the ride. Take care-Jim Ells
Re: Tip: 56k modem real cheap[ALL/1998] posted by jarrod on
Saturday, 26 July 1997, at 12:18 p.m.
You might think that Paul and I are simply different personality types (or something to that effect). Well, you could be right. But I am not one to jump all over new technologies. Paul, I think, might be the same.
My home system:
A Mac IIx (largest depreciation of a home CPU ever), bought this year for $100.
(was $11,000.00 just 7 years ago)
21" apple workstation grayscale, $100.
1.2gig drive, bought used $100.
14" apple color monitor, bought used $100.
Dell 486, (450DE) w/ ethernet; free (trade for services)
14" NEC Color monitor, free.
14.4 Intel modem, free.
Comming soon:
Hayes Accura k56, $90.
Anyway, you can see that I do not jump all over the current stuff. I usually wait until all the suckers need the latest leaving a bunch of good stuff behind. Since 56k was introduced, I have searched the usenet for a used 28.8, but no-one is realistic out there and everyone wants over $100.
So, I found this deal at hayes.... take the tip or leave it.
Didn't expect feedback on this one. I enjoy the discussion, but god forbid that we get into platform, standard flame wars (you know, mac vs. IBM).
Here's to blind allegiance and prudence,
Salut,
-jarrod
Re: Tip: 56k modem real cheap[ALL/1998] posted by Glenn R. Goodspeed on
Saturday, 26 July 1997, at 3:03 p.m.
You couldn't GIVE me a Hayes modem today. I just spent five hours diagnosing and replacing my screwed-up internal Hayes Accura, which I purchased new just last November. Also had to load new software. I hate this sort of hassle even when planned.
The replacement is a US Robotics Winmodem 33.6, purchased for $90, with a rebate coupon for $40. My last US Robotics lasted well over a year and was still working when I retired it.
I'd offer the old modem to you, but I'm going to try to get warranty service.
[No doubt. USRobotics is better. I guess Hayes is now Boca and the latter company has been notorios for cheap modems that are often low quality. Hope my external doesn't have any problems. -jarrod]
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