16.Nov.1999
Jörn Plewka by e-mail
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Twister1200 available again since HEW! High End, Low Cost...
Due to a misunderstanding, some cards have been sold on the show not including
documentation. Be careful during installation, the new card is now installed
head-down towards the keyboard of the A1200! Twister1200 Rev. 2 has been
modified mechanically by DCE. As reasons
cost saving and compatibility to other products is named. Support is still
provided by Katodev, by e-mail, WWW,
Fax and, if need be, phone after 6:00 PM.
We, Katodev, have been asked by users attending the show why another serial
card is reintroduced to the market. After testing, also at the HEW, and experiences
made by users, still no other competitor is able to ensure a flawless transmission
with only mediocre transmission speeds (keyword: auto flow control). Reasons are
limitations in hard- or software. High transmission speeds are therefore in jeopardise.
Additionally, contrary to promises, a competitor's product creates a rather high
CPU-load in comparison. Compatibility to Melody1200 is also contrary to promises
not possible for any competing product without soldering. If Miami's load-decreasing
EOF mode is supported by others is unknown. All statements without guarantee,
misunderstandings might have occured.
(ps)
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