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- From: Thomas Malcolmson <tmm@inforamp.net>
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: Better Modem or match my provider (USR or Supra)?
- Date: Sat, 16 Mar 1996 00:35:14 -0500
- Organization: InfoRamp Inc., Toronto, Ontario (416) 363-9100
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- Forget the USR V34 if you have any plans to fax. Get the Supra instead.
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- Tom.
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- T. Keith Keating wrote:
- >
- > In <4i7opl$7mp@amanda.dorsai.org>, bobolink@dorsai.org (bob curtis) writes:
- > >Hi,
- > >
- > > It seems that the general consensus is that US Robotics 28.8 Modems
- > >are more reliable than Supras. However, my carrier uses Supras. So, which
- > >is more important? Should I get the better modem, or the one that matches
- > >my carrier?
- > >
- > > Also, anyone who disagrees with the assumption that USR's are better
- > >than Supras, please share your thoughts also.
- > >
- > > I'm really stuck on this issue right now and I really want to get on
- > >with this. I just can't take 2400 Baud anymore! ;-0
- > >
- > >Thanks for all help...
- > >
- > >
- > >
- > >--
- >
- > Bob
- >
- > It is in your best interest to use the same type as your ISP. From previous
- > experience with USR I bought a 28800 VI expecting superior performance
- > and reliability. WELL I WAS DEAD WRONG, I had nothing but problems with
- > it and with USR TECHLESS SUPPORTLESS MORONS for fives months and I
- > just gave up and was fortunate to return that peice of (&%&*. I currently
- > using a USR 14400 that has been working for over two years, but the next
- > modem I get won't be a USR product you can bet your life on that.
- >
- > Good Luck.......
-