SWIFTLINK-232       

The Commodore 64 and 128 are two of  the best values in 8-bit computers  today. But let's face it: they weren't  engineered to meet the demands of the  recent revolution in high-speed telecommunications. While prices continue  to drop on 2400, 9600 and 19200 bps  modems, Commodore owners seem to be stuck in the slow lane.

Is there any reason why your C-64/128 has to be so pokey when it comes to  serial communication?  Not any more! SwiftLink-232 is your ticket to 9600  bps, 19,200 bps, and beyond!  In one  small cartridge we have added the  functionality that CBM left out of the  C-64/128 so you can bring your machine  into the 90's.  Here are some of the great features:

Super-swift speeds! SwiftLink-232 can accelerate your C-64 or C-128 to    interface with the fastest modems:   2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, even 38,400 bps!  Terminal software included! SwiftLink-232 comes with all the  software you'll need to communicate  at warp speeds: Desterm 128 (C-128),   Terminal One (C-64), Kermit (C-64/128), Q-Term (CP/M) and others.  Compact design: SwiftLink-232 is the  size of a standard C-64/128 cartridge   (2 5/8''x 3 1/2'') and plugs into your computer's expansion (cartridge) port.

Industry-standard interface: SwiftLink -232 has an 'IBM-AT' style DB-9    serial connector so you can connect it to any standard modem or network   link quickly and economically.  All  five handshaking lines(DTR, DSR, RTS,   CTS, & DCD) are supported. 

Flexibility: SwiftLink-232 can be configured to 'live' at different   addresses in memory to ensure that it won't interfere with other cartridges you may own.

Compatibility: SwiftLink-232 is completely compatible with all of CBM's   RAM Expansion Units.

Use in any mode! SwiftLink-232 can be used with a C-64 or C-128 in C-64,   C-128, and CP/M modes.

Commercial telecommunications software support:  The authors of    Dialogue 128 (C-128) and  BellTerm (C-   64) have pledged support for  SwiftLink-232 in the next releases of   their products.

SwiftLink-232 is not just for telecommunications.  This cartridge can  link your C-64/128 and any IBM PC(or  compatible), Amiga, or Macintosh  together for super-fast files transfers via a 'null-modem'connection.  You no  longer have to worry about how to ex- change files with your second computer  if it's not a C-64 or C-128.

Best of all, you can get all of this  power without draining your wallet- SwiftLink-232 is priced at a very  affordable $29.95(cable extra).  In  fact SwiftLink-232 is a better value than many of the traditional, slow  RS-232 interfaces for the C-64/128's  user port!

SwiftLink-232 is NOT designed to  work with any modem that plugs directly into the C-64/128's user port.  It  IS designed to work with any Hayes-compatible modem and many others.