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Performance Peripherals Products
         and Prices
Current as of November 14, 1995
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( 1 ) BBRTC
BBRTC (Battery Backed Real Time Clock). This is a tiny module that plugs
into the CONTROL PORT 2, which is unused in GEOS. The time is read from the
BBRTC automatically upon booting or rebooting GEOS. Additional software
provided allows the display of time without the need for GEOS. The time is
retained for 10 years on the BBRTC's internal battery.

( 2 ) BBU
The BBU is a battery backup unit for the 1700, 1764, 1750, expanded 17XX
series REU's, the 1750 clone, and GEORAM 512k. The BBU provides power to the
REU and therefore a heavy duty power supply for the computer is not needed.
The BBU uses a simple DC wall mount power supply. Also, included is a 4
D-call battery holder which allows the BBU to continue to backup the REU
when power to the wall mount power supply is lost. There is a red BATTERY
LOW indicator which lights up when the voltage of the batteries drops from a
fresh voltage of 6.0 volts to a used voltage of approx. 5.1 volts. If power
to the wall mount power supply is never lost, then the batteries will never
be used. An activity indicator is also a feature. The BBU is about 1 inch
longer than a standard ROM cartridge case. It measures 2.5 inches wide by 4
inches long by 1 inch tall. The REU fits vertically into the top of the BBU.
This adds some height to the computer, but shortens the depth the REU would
normally take up on a desk. Complete documentation for the setup and use is
included in the manual. Software for rebooting GEOS and 128 GEOS is
included. The BBU works with many programs that allow the reuse of data
stored in an REU. RAMDOS and RAMDOS][ (RAMDOS II) work very well with the
BBU. The RAMDOS programs allow the use of the REU as a disk drive. There are
many applications for the BBU and you have to try it to believe it.

( 3 ) RAMDrive
The RAMDrive was developed together with the RAMLink. The RAMDrive runs
under CMD RAMDOS which PPI includes with the RAMDrive. RAMDOS allows the
RAMDrive to look and act as if it were a disk drive on a serial bus; with
one exception - it is very fast! RAMLink and RAMDrive run the same version
2.0 software, and reach the same level of compatibility with application
software. RAMDrive works with a 17XX series REU on an expansion board, also.
RAMDrive works with GEOS in addition to regular Commodore DOS programs.
Unlike RAMLink, which has a large lead-acid external battery (the size of
the RAMDrive) RAMDrive has batteries built into the small case and is
designed to be highly portable. This is the general purpose RAM expander
that PPI offers. The internal batteries are rechargable and last up to 2
weeks on a full charge. The RAMDrive manual is very precise and is an
excellent reference for the hundreds of features that RAMDrive offers. The
RAMDrive provides auto-boot program execution on power up for both the C64
and C128. The RAMDrive is an extremely powerful and flexible product.
However, is a user only wants to speed up GEOS applications, then the BBGRam
is a more cost effective solution than the RAMDrive.

( 4 ) BBGRam
This battery backed non-volatile RAM expander is similar to the volatile
GEORAM 512k from Berkeley Softworks. It is the RAM expander of choice for
GEOS users. For GEOS users, the BBGRam is all the RAM expander that the user
needs. The BBGRam has battery backup and comes in sizes of 512k, 1 meg, and
2 meg. Compared to a floppy drive, BBGRam wins on all counts: lower cost,
much faster, no moving parts to break, smaller and less power consumption.
The 2 meg BBGRam stores the equivalent of ten 1541 disk drives.

( 5 ) FLASH8
This is an 8MHz accelerator card for the C64 that is imported from Germany.
Compatible with GEOS, most commercial programs, and BASIC. Dramatically
increases the speed on your C64! This is the absolute fastest Commodore
system available to date. Save time and impress your club members & friends.

( 6 ) 64NET
An imported system from Australia. This allows the C64 to use the resources
of an IBM-PC to which it can be attached. A parallel cable from the C64 user
port to the PC printer port connects the two systems. Up to four C64's can
share a common PC and the PC's hard drive, CD ROM and other resources. A
shareware demo version is available which is limited to read only from the
PC. Demo files are included. Cables, shareware and key-files are available.

( 7 ) geoCom
geoCom is a programming language for GEOS 64 and GEOS 128 on 40 & 80 column
displays. This versatile, full featured program allows the user to write
their own software in a GEOS environment. Requires GEOS 2.0 or higher,
geoWrite 2.0 or higher, and assembler (MegAssembler or geoProgrammer).
Required hardware: C64 or C128, 5 1/4 inch CBM compatible disk drive, input
device (joystick or mouse) amd TV or monitor. Recommended hardware: GEOS
compatible REU (BBGRam, RAMDrive, CBM REU). Manual is included and is very
complete. Too many features to list. Call for more information.

( 8 ) CommPort
CommPort is a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter serial cartridge
for the C64 and C128. This device is the size of a standard cartridge that
plugs directly in the expansion slot of your computer. Also works with
multiple card expanders. Works with REU's as well as most RAM expansion
units including the 17XX series, RAMDrive, BBGRam, and GeoRam. The back of
the cartridge terminates to a DB-9 female connector via a cable (sold
seperately) to an external high speed modem or another computer with the use
of a null modem. Speeds up to 38,400 baud are possible. The cartridge can be
reconfigured to use either NMI or IRQ interrupts as well as a setting for
the decoder to acknowledge the cartridge at either $DE00 or $DF00. At $DE00,
there are 64 mirror images of the cartridge registers which is similar in
function to SwiftLink (TM) by Creative Micro Designs. At $DF00, the I/O
mirror images are limited to just 4 which allows the use of other hardware
in the $DF00 control space. This feature is unique to the CommPort and
provides increased compatibility over competing cartridges.

( 9 ) Novaterm Cartridge (preliminary information - call for current status)
Novaterm 9.6 is a complete terminal emulation program on cartridge for the
C64. Novaterm has several features such as 80 column ANSI on a stock C64,
and compatibility with CommPort, RAMDrive, BBGRam, and many other hardware
devices. Just connect a BBGRam, and Novaterm can use it as a "buffer" for
storing text or as a "virtual disk" for quickly and easily downloading
files. Definately the perfect setup for Internet usage. And since Novaterm
is in cartridge form, the program loads in seconds, not minutes. Novaterm
9.6 is the latest version programmed by NICK ROSSI. Includes autoboot
switch.

( 10 ) Address Fixer
Extremely easy to use. Fits in-line with a SwiftLink. Allows the SwiftLink
to be compatible with more hardware such as memory expanders (i.e.: BBGRam,
RAMDrive, etc.).

( 11 ) CommPactor (Multi-Slot expansion bus)
This is a compact expansion board which allows more hardware to fit in less
space. Devices plugged into this unit lay flat away from the computer and
are stackable. Comes in various models that are made specifically for your
hardware or to fit the dimensions of your hardware perfectly. Being
dimensionally correct allows hardware to fit in a comapact package
horizontally on the desk. This is a result of years of listening to customer
comments on how they thought an expansion board should be.

( 12 ) geoFAX
geoFAX is the first program of it's kind for the Commodore 64 or 128. You
now have the capability to exchange a fax document over the telephone lines
with a facsimile machine or even another computer running it's own version
of FAX software. With geoFAX, you can send a GeoPaint file to a remote fax
machine. An incoming fax must be saved as a geoFAX document, and then if
desired, converted to GeoPaint after the transmission is complete. geoFAX
can print a fax document for you as long as your printer supports a higher
resolution than the fax document. The fax document will have a resolution of
204 dots per inch horizontally and 196 dots per inch vertically.

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    Performance Peripherals
     Ordering Information
      (tel:1-800-EASYWEB)
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We are so confident that you will enjoy these products that we offer a
limited 30 day money back guarantee on the RAMDrive, BBGRam, BBRTC, BBU,and
64Net cable. Shipping not refundable. Software can only be
exchanged.Products returned for a refund must be undamaged. PPI reserves the
rightto charge a 15% restocking fee.

For mail in orders:

 Performance Peripherals, Inc.
    321 Washington Avenue
      Albany, NY 12206

PPI Telephone Numbers:
 Orders Only: 800-EASY-WEB
             (800-327-9932)

Tech. Help & FAX: 518-436-0485


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 Performance Peripherals Product
    (Current as of 11/14/95)
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                  Reg.   Quantity
Product          Price  Price (2+)
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BBRTC           $24.97    $19.95
BBU             $61.97    $39.90
RAMDrive 1Meg  $249.00   $219.00
RAMDrive 2Meg  $289.00   $249.00
BBGRam 512k     $92.97    $85.90
BBGRam 1Meg    $123.97   $109.90
BBGRam 2Meg    $165.97   $136.90
FLASH8          CALL      CALL
64NET Beta Key  CALL      CALL
64NET Cable     $19.00    $14.90
64NET Shareware  $5.00     $5.00
geoCom V1.5     $49.95    $49.95
CommPort        $34.95    $29.70
NovaROM         CALL      CALL
Address Fixer   $19.95    $14.60
CommPactor      $29.95    $23.40
geoFAX          $39.95    $39.95


Shipping and Handling:
For 64NET cable, FLASH8, RAMDrive, BBGRam, and BBU, add: $6.00 for
U.S.,$10.00 for Canada, and $19.00 for all other destinations. For BBRTC
add:$3.00 for U.S., $5.00 for Canada, and $10.00 for all other
destinations.C.O.D. for U.S.A. only, add $5.00 additional. All orders must
be paid in U.S. funds.
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