David Allan wrote the following to Craig Ford, and I quote (in part):
-=> Note: Copied from HS_MODEMS by WIMM/2 1.31
       DA>> Is there more than one USR Modem available?
   CF-> Yes.  At the low end of the price scale is the WinModem (which only
   CF-> operates under Windows v3.1 and Windows '95), in the intermediate
   CF-> range is the Sportster (a device targetd more toward the casual
   CF-> on-line user), and the Courier (a device oriented more toward the
   CF-> power user). 
       DA>> Anyone suggest one?
   CF-> What is your intended application?
 DA> Just connecting to my local ISP.
 DA> (I believe they were supporting the x2 standard...)
If you are set on purchasing a 3COM/USR product, have a suitably powered 
system (P-90+ w/16+MB), and run Windows (3.1+ or 95/98) comm applications 
exclusively, the Winmodem is a low-priced reasonable choice, though one I 
personally do not favor. I believe that you would be better served by the 
slightly more costly standard Sportster. [Note: all currently shipping 
3COM/USR products incorporate support for the recently approved ITU-T V.90
56Kbps protocol as well as X2].
Regards....
Craig
aka: cford@ix.netcom.com
   : craig.ford@2001.conchbbs.com
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