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- From: strudeau@star.net
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: USR WinModem 28.8->33.6 ?
- Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 23:04:03 GMT
- Organization: atbnb Special Forces
- Message-ID: <4jchoc$neu@vixc.voyager.net>
- References: <3158E2A0.2248@infoscout.com>
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- In message <3158E2A0.2248@infoscout.com>,
- Chris <cyo@infoscout.com> wrote:
-
- >I have a question regarding the USR 28.8 (upgradable to 33.6Kbps)
- >WinModem : What standard is the 33.6 Kbps ? Does it only work at 33.6
- >with another USR modem ? Or is this a standard that other vendors are
- >supporting as well ? I'm about to buy a modem, and this USR is only
-
- It's compatible with the v.34+ from other manufacturers like AT&T, Penril,
- Zypcom and Multi-Tech.
-
- >going for $129 (at Fry's) which seems like a good deal for a 28.8 modem
- >that is upgradable to 33.6. Comments ?
-
- If you have a fairly decent speed computer it should do well. Since you
- are getting it at Fry's, you should be able to take it back if you have
- problems.
-
- >Oh, and 1 more thing : Does it work under DOS ? I've checked USR's
- >press release, and they said that it was designed "exclusively for
- >Windows"...Hmmmmm
-
- I think that answers that question, doesn't it? Don't expect any help
- from USR if you try to use it outside of Windows.
-
-