Re: Cheap Modem for OmniGo

Hitesh Brahmbhatt (hitesh@opti.com)
Tue, 19 Nov 96 10:22:19 PST

> From owner-ogo@lifelike.com Mon Nov 18 20:04:20 1996
> From: "Jake" <tbush@atlantis.nconnect.net>
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> Subject: Cheap Modem for OmniGo
> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 1996 21:32:38 -0600
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> I just ordered a 14.4k PCMCIA modem by Simple Technology for $29.99. Not
> sure how well it works with the OmniGo. The number is
> 1-800-681-3282, Part Number #85346. It is $36.99 for overnight shipping
> via FedEX. Overnight orders must be made before 11:00pm!
>

Here is another EL-Cheapo PCMCIA modem. 19.99$ 2400 baud only but definitely
works with OmniGo. I have checked it out myself. This thing draws about 140 mA
compared to 80 mA by ThinFax modems (lowest seen in one of the charts in FAQ).

Originally it was posted by Frank Wong of LSI Logic, several weeks ago.

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