Re: [aclug-L] Modem Setup

[Jonathan Hall <jonhall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I have recently seen some modems blatently misrepresented, such as when
> I bought an Action Tec internal recently.  It said on the box that it
> was 'compatible with OS/2' which if true, would mean that it wasn't a
> winmodem.  Well, it turned out it was a winmodem and so I returned it.

OS/2 can run Windows software--including Windows 3.1 drivers in most
cases.  I'd bet that their statement *techincally* is true--with enough
effort, you could get the Winmodem to run under OS/2 using Win 3.1
drivers.


> USR is good, but they are relatively expensive - and don't forget that
> they STARTED the winmodem farce.  A decent alternative are the Best
> Data modems (they make winmodems too, so watch out).  They are Rockwell
> based and make internal and external versions.  There is a $20 rebate
> on them until 3-15.  Additionally, if you get an external, get the Mac
> version --- it's the same except for the cable and is another $20
> cheaper.

Yes, USR may be a bit more expensive, but *you get what you pay for*.
When you pay $29.99 w/ a $20 mail-in rebate for a 56k Atlas modem, you get
what you pay for--a $10 piece of plastic with copper contacts.

When you pay $120 for a 56k external USR Sportster, you get a quality,
$120 modem.

I own three USR Sporsters and a USR Courier--I bought them all used, never
paid more than $50 for any of them.  The Courier is upgradable to 56k
(haven't flashed it as 56k is not an option in my area, nor does an analog
56k modem help on _incoming_ calls, which is what I do. :-), and the
Sportsters are all 33.6.

I got them mostly from usenet or eBay--take a look there, too, if you're
wanting a quality modem at a reasonable price (and don't like shopping at
CompUSA or other chain stores :-)


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