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XJack on 750
> How do you like that XJack modem? Any troubles? How does it handle
> when you switch to other programs under windows? (I heard it has only
> a 16450 UART in it, so I'm curious how it deals with Windows' choppy
> "multitasking").
The Megahertz modem works very well. I haven't noticed any problem
with the UART. Then again, I have a habit of not touching a DOS/Win
machine during downloads. I use procomm+/win, winfax pro and prodigy
for windows and they seem happy with the card. I only tried to
recieve a fax once and it failed; I haven't investigated why.
However, the modem can't be used if I'm using my Xircom CreditCard
ethernet card because the XJack causes the phone connector to be
perpendicular to the modem card, so it sticks out enough to interfere
with the connector on the other card. The other ramification is the
PCMCIA locking pin supplied with the 750 covers the XJack so I can't
use the modem if I have my cards locked.
These problems are serious enough that I'm looking for a different
modem, but I like the modem's setup and operation, so if I don't find
another modem I like I'll live with the XJack's limitations.
..bob