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Avtek Flash Modem 288 V.34 - Model CD1500M

Nix McRetro // 24th July 2023 // Categories: Linux, Modems, Repairs

One thing I never get tired of is making videos about modems. And above is a modem video! An Avtek Flash Modem 288 V.34 purchased second-hand in August 2022 with a serial number of 601000266. The model number is CD1500M, with the M at the end signifying that it is... Continue reading

Avtek Mega Modem 1234

Nix McRetro // 21st July 2023 // Categories: Linux, Modems, Repairs

Back in May 2022 I picked up this Avtek Mega Modem 1234 (Serial 801452), capable of a blistering 2400 bps. I figured I’d replace the capacitors and make sure it was A-OK, then give it a proper workout through my dial-up setup. There’s something about these old external modems that... Continue reading

Super Nature World - Sweet Potato Attack

Nix McRetro // 4th July 2023 // Categories: Nature, YouTube

Earlier, I was processing some video footage from my Super Nature World YouTube channel and realised I’d recorded a woodlouse feeding for over an hour. Slater, potato bug… honestly, they have a million names. That’s a lot of footage of one little buggo eating lunch. This was a small potato... Continue reading

Banksia BIT Blitzer 124E Dial-up Modem - Model BBM124E-B2CL

Nix McRetro // 30th June 2023 // Categories: Linux, Modems, Repairs

This is the first video in a two parter for the Banksia Bit Blitzer. This is quite a slow modem clocking in at 2400 bps. You can’t get those levels of slow just anywhere you know. Model number found on the underside reads BBM124E-B2CL with a serial number of 303159.... Continue reading

New Game Console, Redundancy, Modems and Cicadas

Nix McRetro // 26th June 2023 // Categories: Gaming, Livestream, News

I’ve gotta hand it to Sony, these live streams look so much better at 60fps at 1080p. And the games themselves? They look better than ever. I’ve retired my PlayStation 4 slim from 2016, we had a good run with games like Fallout 4, ummm Fallout 76, Sakura Wars, Horizon... Continue reading