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- From: amnons@actcom.co.il (Amnon)
- Subject: Re: Selecting a new Modem w/Voice etc.
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- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 21:54:31 GMT
-
- bobvaill@ix.netcom.com wrote:
-
- >I am trying to purchase a new 28.8 or better modem with the following
- >features:
-
- >Voice Mail
- >distinctive ring
- >28.8 or better
- >Fax capabilities
- >Caller ID
-
- >I have heard some real nightmares regarding the Sportster 28.8 Vi
- >series but most of the complaints are due to their support and/or
- >their voice mail problems etc. I have used a USR Sportster standard
- >28.8 for some time now with just a few minor problems but now I need a
- >very good modem especially for voice mail etc. Would you suggest the
- >Courier? Does it incorporate Voice Mail?
- >I have been also advised to check out the Zoom Modems as well -- Need
- >Help with purchase any suggestions???
-
- >Many thanks in advance!
- >BobVaill@ix.netcom.com
-
- Do you need the DATA speed or the VOICEMAIL more? As it turns out, you
- have to compromise: A fast DATA modem doesn't necessarily deliver good
- voicemail performance and vice versa. Most voice modems today deliver
- POOR sound quality (and read this newsgroup for reliability
- issues...). I've got a very good VM / FAX modem, but only 2400bps
- DATA (the NSC TYIN2000). I stick to it because I have found no
- satisfactory replacement (it's still available cheaply). Voice quality
- and reliability are VERY GOOD. Only basic features though (no faxback,
- paging, etc). For DATA I bought a cheap 14.4kbps modem.
-
- regards and shalom,
- Amnon
-
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- (p.s.: a direct email in addition to a post here would be
- appreceated, so as not to miss any response. Thanks.)
-
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