Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!mnetor!seismo!lll-crg!lll-lcc!ptsfa!ptsfc!lc From: lc@ptsfc.UUCP (Larry Colton) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple Subject: Re: Modem for the //c Message-ID: <774@ptsfc.UUCP> Date: Thu, 18-Dec-86 16:47:58 EST Article-I.D.: ptsfc.774 Posted: Thu Dec 18 16:47:58 1986 Date-Received: Fri, 19-Dec-86 00:26:47 EST References: <8612180701.AA13694@cdfc.toronto.edu> Reply-To: lc@ptsfc.UUCP (Larry Colton) Organization: Pacific * Bell, San Ramon, CA Lines: 30 In article <8612180701.AA13694@cdfc.toronto.edu> cssu@cdfc.utoronto ("Comp. Sci. Student Union") writes: > >I wasn't really impressed with the Avatex, 1) for it lack of Hayes >compatibility, and 2) for its lack of a monitor speaker. > > >The cheapest that I have seen the Avatex 1200 in Canada, is $169... >(not the $75 I hear about on the net!!) > The above post continues the confusion that exists about the Avatex 1200 modems. There are TWO modems being marketed by Avatex: Avatex 1200 which is a plain vanilla 1200 bps modem. It is NOT Hayes compatible. I have seen it priced from $79 to $140 with general availability around $110. Avatex 1200HC is a fully Hayes compatible 1200 bps modem. I have seen it priced from $145 to around $200 with most dealers selling at around $160. Avatex probably made a major mistake in producing two modems without a clearer model name distinction. However care should be taken to insure that information posted to the net is accurate. While the statements above are technically correct the impression that can be left is that the plain vanilla Avatex is selling for $169. I doubt this is the case. No matter, it is a case of buyer beware. Be sure you know which modem you want and which one the dealer is talking about!