-=> Quoting Dave Middleton to Michael Sharon <=-
 DM> The USR line test told me that my phone line would support x2. This
 DM> proved to be true. While I can't connect at 56K, I can and do connect
 DM> to the Internet at 46-48K all the time. Probably my local POTS line is
 DM> the limiting factor; I could never get 28K connections with the 28.8
 DM> modem I had before I got the x2. Anyhow, downloads are more fun at 48K
 DM> than at 24K.
 I don't know about that, Dave. Seems to me, you are connecting at the
 highest possible rating for the 56K by your getting connected at 46-48K.
 As with the 28K, most will connect no higher than 26.4. Or those with a
 33.6, connect at about 31.4
 MS> Therefore, I would have to say that the outlook for x2 isn't that
 MS> lucrative? And, if it is, you can expect some performance
 MS> difficulties?
 DM> My guess would be that it is already quite lucrative for USRobotics. 
 You certainly got that right! ;)
 MS> Possibly in time, just like many of the other technological
 MS> advancements we've witnessed in our time, x2 will be just another walk
 MS> in the park.
 DM> You are undoubtedly right, Michael, so why not enjoy the stroll while
 DM> it while it lasts? :)
 Oh, I will! It disappoints me though, that the 28.8 USR WinModem I have,
 (which has been upgraded to the 33.6K), won't go to the 56K as I was
 mistakenly led to believe it could. It's funny how this modem can be
 backward compatible all the way down to 150 - 300bps, but can't be upwardly
 compatible to the 56K. :'(
 Although, I understand that if the technology went to 128K, I'd be asking
 for too much for a unit that cost less than $50.! ;)
 DM> Now just to be sure we are on-topic, I think x2/56K is the way for
 DM> most of us to go if we are in the market for a new modem because it
 DM> seems to me that the price has been dropping steadily since it's
 DM> introduction.
 True, I'm thinking of upgrading my daughters 14.4 to this 33.6, and install
 the 56K in this unit.
 Sincerely,
 Michael Sharon
 
... My other computer is a VIC-20, and it's getting a 16550 UART!
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