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- From: rls@isrv.com (Bob)
- Subject: Re: Should I expect 28.8K connects from my 28.8K modem?
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- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 14:00:34 GMT
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- glenned@kaiwan.com (glenned) wrote:
-
- >I recently purchased a no-name 28.8K baud modem from Fry's for $100. It is
- >built in the USA and uses the Rockwell chipset (same one as the ZOOM modem).
- >About one third of the time it connects at 28.8K, usually it connects at
- >26.4K, and sometimes it connects as low as 21K or 19K. How do the name
- >brands compare to this? Do they connect at 28.8K consistently?
- >
- >I have 3 more weeks to take it back if not satisfied. Feedback is
- >appreciated.
- >
- >glenned
- >
- I'd take it back. You'd be better off with a Cardinal for $40-50 more, or
- a US Robotics Sportster for around $200. Both are popular brands and can
- be upgraded if necessary.
-
- Connect speeds are misleading. Data transfer rates are more important
- since that's what you want to do with your modem.
-
- BTW, I use a Motorola Power 28.8 which connects at 28.8 95% of the time.
-
- See web page "http://www.teleport.com/~curt/modems.html" for some great
- info on modem operation.
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-