Date   : Fri, 29 Oct 1999 09:39:54 +0100
From   : Tim Fardell <timf@...>
Subject: Re: Stuff for sale which may be of interest...

Brian Widdas wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 28 Oct 1999, David Wooding wrote:
> 
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Somebody asked recently about 5.25 inch disks. Bull net are offering 100
> > for 3 quid +p&p (not sure if they are HD or DD) at
> > http://www.bullnet.co.uk/shops/test/section5.htm
> > Also, modems, microdrives (weren't they something to do with the ZX
> > Spectrum?), and goodness knows what else (e.g. Acorn communicator for 25
> > quid - what's that?).
> 
> As far as I recall, it's a rebadged BBC Micro, with a built in phone and
> modem. I remember seeing one in a 'history of Acorn' thing (I think) BAU
> did. It looked quite nice.
> 
> At only 25 quid, I might have to expand my collection of Acorn hardware...
> 
> Given its age, will it be compatible with a modern BT socket?
> 
> Brian
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Can these be used as a normal BBC, and connected to a disc drive and RGB
monitor? If so, I might just have to purchase one. 

Any PSTN equipment will be electrically compatible with the current
telephone system, so it'll only be a case of chopping off the plug and
wiring it into a modern one to use  the modem. 

Tim. 

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