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WindSurfer Communications Adapter - Comparison with the Audiovation adapter and the V.32BIS DSP Data/Fax Modem
Applicable to: World-Wide
Because they all use the same Mwave Digital Signal Processor (DSP) chip, but offer different standard and optional features, the following is a side-by-side comparison of the IBM WindSurfer (WS), Audiovation (AV), and V.32bis DSP Fax/Modem (VDF) adapters for ISA and Micro Channel PCs:
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Feature/Option |
WS |
AV |
VDF |
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ISA version available |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Micro Channel version available |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Mwave Digital Signal Processor (DSP) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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-Application Memory |
160K |
20K |
160K |
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-MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) |
17 |
17 |
17 |
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-Superscalar MIPS (3 instructions per second) |
51 |
51 |
51 |
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9600/14.4K bps fax/modem and fax software |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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-Telephone Answering/Voice Messaging software Included |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Connector for internal CD-ROM drive (ISA adapter only) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Connector for internal CD-ROM drive (MCA adapter only) |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
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Headphone/line-out, microphone/line-in, RJ-11 jacks |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Headphone, speaker, microphone, line-in jacks |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Front panel audio connector for Ultimedia PS/2s |
No |
Yes |
??? |
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Wavefile recording/playback at up to 44.1 KHz |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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-8-bit and 16-bit mono and stereo |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Record and play CD audio in 16-bit stereo |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mix CD sound with wavefile playback |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows 3.1 MCI and MPC audio drivers |
Yes |
Yes |
??? |
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Runs many SoundBlaster compatible programs |
Yes |
Yes |
??? |
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Runs many IBM M-ACPA compatible programs |
??? |
Yes |
??? |
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MIDI In/Out/Thru Port |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Joystick port |
No |
Yes |
No |
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RJ-11 phone cord (11-foot) |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Headphones and microphone |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Audio-In and Audio-Out patch cables |
No |
Yes |
??? |
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Includes Prodigy membership kit |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Includes Prosonus sampled instrument sounds |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Includes Talk To Plus speech recognition program |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Includes Monologue text-to-speech software |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Includes Band-in-a-Box MIDI playback program |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Includes Qsound 3-D effects software |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Warranty length (years) - ISA adapter |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Warranty length (years) - Micro Channel adapter |
3 |
1 |
N/A |
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Optional Software Upgrades |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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-V.34 (28.8Kbps) modem upgrade |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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-V.17 (14.4Kbps) fax upgrade |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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-Caller ID and 3-way call discrimination |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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-Caller ID and Full-Duplex Speakerphone |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Optional Multimedia Upgrade (includes ISA adapter, etc.) |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes dual-speed CD-ROM drive |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes amplified speakers and AC adapter |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes CD-ROM interface cable |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes CD-ROM audio cable |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes Battle Chess Enhanced CD |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes Kodak Photo CD Sampler |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes Mayo Clinic Family Health CD |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Optional MIDI Pac |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes breakout cable |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes second joystick port |
No |
Yes |
No |
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-Includes expanded Prosonus sampled sounds |
Yes |
No |
No |
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-Includes Band-in-a-Box MIDI playback program |
Yes |
No |
No |
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-Includes PowerTracks composition software |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Hint Category |
Compatibility | |
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Date Created |
11-08-98 | |
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Last Updated |
19-11-98 | |
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Revision Date |
19-11-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM Options | |
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Product Family |
Communication Adapters | |
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Machine Type |
DSP | |
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Model |
82G7058; 82G7133; 82G7259; 92F4057 | |
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TypeModel |
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