This particular one is just a standard serial cable. You'd use this to go from your real Modem/Printer Port to a standard external modem.
The second one you posted is an PhoneNet setup. Back in the mists of time, Apple sold a Localtalk Networking setup that took not only special little boxes, but also proprietary mini din-3 cables. Some company, however, (blanking on the same, maybe Farallon?) made their own boxes that did the same thing, but used regular everyday phone cable. Hence PhoneNet. The third thing, the standalone modem, would most likely work just fine. You'd lose the niftiness of an entirely internal modem, though the adapter you'd need rather kills that anyway. For a pound plus a few quid shipping, might be worth it. On the other hand, if you're going to go to the trouble of buying an external modem, you might want to look for at least a 28.8 modem. There's big difference in perceived speed between 14.4 and 28.8. Scott Holder -----Original Message----- From: Duo/2400 List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Small Moose Ltd Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 6:43 AM To: Duo/2400 List Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Turning a Powerbook Duo 230 into an e-mailmachine. Hi Edgar, As I'm a little clueless, I was checking out the UK ebay item here; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2057232256 This guy seems to think it would be suitable for older Mac's. I take it that this cable would be of no use to me, yes? ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
