NEW PRODUCTS....
Microperipheral Corporation
P.O. Box 529
Mercer Island, WA
98040
Redmond, Wa. - The Microperipheral Corporation has just announced a new peripheral for the ATARI Model 400/800 Personal Computer System. The MICROCONNECTION for the ATARI is a direct connect modem for interfacing this popular computer to the national telephone network. Direct connection eliminates the need for noisy and unreliable acoustic coupled modems.
The MICROCONNECTION for the ATARI is Bell 103 compatible and operates in the originate or answer mode at 300 baud. It can be used for accessing The Source, MicroNet, computer bulletin boards and other computers for data transfer with hundreds of data bases in this country and Europe.
The product is unique in that it does not require the ATARI Model 850 (a parallel/serial RS232-C compatible interface unit). The modem is connected to the Model 800 computer console data port and employs software (supplied) for 300 baud data 1/0.
Exclusive features of the MICROCONNECTION include the incorporation of a serial printer interface via a DB25 connector. Any printer, capable of 300 baud or more, will simultaneously reproduce whatever appears on the screen.
Another significant feature is the provision for online data storage. An inexpensive cassette recorder of your choice can be plugged into the MICROCONNECTION and will spool on-line communications for later playback.
Included with the MICROCONNECTION is a terminal communications program, power source and cable for interfacing to the ATARI 800 Personal Computer System. The price is $249.00.
An RS 232 version of the MICROCONNECTION is available for those with the Model 850 Interface Module. Important options for this product include an AUTODIAL/AUTOANSWER module and a special version which is compatible with European telecommunications standards. The RS232 model is $199.50, plus $24.95 for the connecting cable. The AUTODIAL/AUTOANSWER option is $79.00 extra.
The MICROCONNECTION measures 7.7 inches wide by 5.5 inches deep by 1.7 inches high and weighs less than one pound. For more information, contact the Microperipheral Corporation at 2643 15 1 st Place N.E., Redmond, WA 9805 2, telephone (206) 881-7544.
ACTIVISION, INC.
3255-2 SCOTT BLVD.
SANTA CLARA, CA. 95051
Activision has announced the release of two new cartridges for use in ATARI's VCS game system. 'Freeway' and 'Kaboom!' are two "comedy-type" cartridges designed to be amusing as well as entertaining. 'Freeway' is an eight game variation of the old adage, "why did the chicken cross the road?"; here the player must use the joystick to maneuver a chicken across a ten lane freeway with difficulties ranging from light traffic, to bumper-to-bumper rush hour mayhem. 'Kaboom!' pits you against a maniac at the top of the screen, tossing bombs. You must catch the explosives in one of three buckets to douse the lit fuse, or one of your buckets is blown up' Both games retail for $22.95; available July, 1981.
