Hayes Smartmodem 300 With Genuine Hayes Power Brick 97-417-882 Circa 1981

US $299.99

  • Denver, Colorado, United States
  • Jan 30th
The Hayes Smartmodem took the market by storm in 1981, connecting thousands of computer enthusiasts through online bulletin boards systems (BBSs) and online multi-user networks such as CompuServe. Back in the late 1970s, modems were expensive and communicated over phone lines at 300 bps - well below reading speed. They also used bulky acoustic couplers which required users to dial a number and place the handset into a pair of cushioned ports on top of the modem. Dennis Hayes and Dale Heatherington set out to change all that. Their Smartmodem was a clever little box containing a Z8 microprocessor that communicated with a home computer using the industry standard RS-232 serial port. It could be programmed to answer calls and dial numbers without manual intervention using a simple string of control characters passed from the computer. Introduced at a price of $299, the Smartmodem quickly became the industry standard. This modem is in great cosmetic condition and powers up with no problem.  Includes the original Hayes 13.5VAC power brick.  Serial number 1322094103.  30+ year old piece of computing history!   Free shipping in the Continental US, Buy It Now for just $299.99!
Condition Used :
An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Seller Notes Used modem and genuine Hayes power brick. Powers on as shown in the photos, excellent cosmetic shape.

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