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PractiCard 144
by Tony Curro
Computers are getting smaller and smaller. We now have some that fit in
the palm of your hand. Devices to use in them also have to shrink. I
recently looked at a modem that could fit in my wallet. As a matter of
fact it is about the same size as a credit card. Don't let the size fool
you, as this is one powerful modem. The modem measures 3.4" X 2.2" X
0.2".
Practical Peripherals, maker of award-winning modems, has PractiCard 144
modem with fax. This modem supports the PCMCIA 2.0 standard, and is
compliant with Type II and III laptop computers, as well as palmtops.
The package includes both DOS and Windows software for communications as
well as faxing.
I tried it with the built-in communications software in my computer. I
plugged the card in and ran my software. It worked perfectly right out
of the box. It has a connector that plugs into the modem after it is
installed on your computer. You then plug your phone line into this
cable. For palmtops, that have only one slot and therefore limited
storage capability, the software was not able to be installed. For those
units that have a built-it hard drive, or two PCMICA slots this is not a
problem. I was still able to send faxes by downloading a small piece of
fax software that is available on Practical's Forum on CompuServe.
Features include:
* QuickLink II Data/Fax software for Windows and DOS.
* 14400BPS v.32bis DATA transmission
* 14400BPS send/receive fax
* v.32bis, V.42bis data compression, V.42 error control.
* DTE rates up to 115,200bps
* Transfers alphanumeric numbers to their numeric equivalents.
PractiCard 144 has an internal 16550 UART, and has six pages of on-line
help in the card's ROM. This modem is as powerful as it's desktop
counterpart, and has many of the same features you expect in a fax
modem. These include: Broadcast faxes, send/receive log, auto
dial/answer, import/export text and graphic files.
PractiCard 144 saves batteries by drawing less than 20 milliwatts in
it's software-controlled "sleep" mode. With many of these devices it is
advisable, where possible, to use your system's AC power supply. Also,
you many consider removing the modem from the unit when not in use.
PractiCard 144 comes in a protective case, and has a Limited Lifetime
Warranty.
Product Information
PractiCard 144
SRP -- $349.
Practical Peripherals
375 Conejo Ridge
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-4928
805-497-4774
805-374-7272 (FAX)