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- From: swinokur@pbs.org
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: ZyXEL 1496S - Should I buy one?
- Message-ID: <1992Aug24.150734.16907@pbs.org>
- Date: 24 Aug 92 15:07:34 EDT
- References: <14435@mindlink.bc.ca>
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- Organization: PBS:Public Broadcasting Service, Alexandria, VA
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- > 1) It's got all this neat stuff indicating signal strength, noise level,
- > etc. but how good is it at noise rejection? My limited experience in
- > the past has indicated that USR Couriers and Hayes modems are very good
- > on noisy lines, and that Supras and Practical Peripherals are very poor.
- > How does it compare to those modems?
-
-
- I've had an S model since last December. It handles line noise very
- well.
- >
- > 2) Does it have any problems connecting to other V.32/V.32bis modems?
- > In particular I'll be calling a USR Courier V.32, USR Dual Standard, GVC
- > V.32/V.32bis, and Practical Peripherals 9600SA modems on a regular
- > basis. Does anyone have firsthand experience talking to any (or all) of
- > these various modems?
-
- Mine connects to everything, and I've connected with every modem you mentioned
- .>
- > 3) How do you feel about the construction quality of your modem? Do the
- > pieces of the case fit together properly? Does it run hot?
- >
- It is well constructed and does not run hot at all.
-
-
- > 4) Does the 1496S (as opposed to the 1496E) have an external volume
- > control?
-
- No, all volume settings (1-7) are accomplished via AT command.>
-
- > 5) What kind of warranty does it come with, and has anyone needed
- > warranty service yet? What were your experiences with warranty service?
-
- 5 year warranty. Service is great. They upgraded my sockets for new eproms
- in 3 days, east coast to west coast.>
-
- > 6) Finally, and probably most importantly, would you buy another one?
- > If not, why not?
-
- I own two S models already. I would definitely buy another.>
-
- Stu Winokur
- Public Broadcasting Service
- Alexandria, Virginia
- >
-