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TC> -=> Quoting Wayne Chirnside to Dan Clough <=-
TC> DC> > hi, i'm once again trolling for opinions or information based on
TC> DC> > experience with the new crop of modems offered for sale.
TC> DC>Get the USR Sportster, or the USR Courier if you can afford it.  I've 
bee
TC> DC>using both for several years, and wouldn't use any other brand.
TC>Here my two cents worth... Modems in my opinion can be compared to
TC>cars. Some cars are very fast and exotic like Ferrari. Some are simply
TC>things to transport people from point "A" to point "B" like a chevy geo.
TC>On the other hand if you live in an area that has speed limits 60-70
TC>miles an hour a Ferrari is not going to get you there any faster than a
TC>GEO (But it will be much more exciting). That is to say that if you
TC>really want 56k technology make sure you have a 56k server to call or
TC>your still going the same speed as a 33.6k.
TC>For me, I'm sticking with my 33.6k for at least an other 6 months. By
TC>then maybe there will be a 56k standard and I will be able to make an
TC>intelligent choice. Also around the corner coming up the pipes are ASDL
TC>standard, that's supposed to give digital performance on analog lines.
TC>And cable modems that basically are like having an ethernet connection to
TC>the internet, that should be in my area in the next year. If any of
TC>these things come to pass I can see 56k drop in price by $100.
TC>Tony
well, thanx again for the reply. care to elaborate on ASDL, i've heard of
it but not the nuts and bolts. my finances aren't what they should be so
i may end up waiting for things to get ironed out or may splurge and
gamble on Motorola voicesurfer, maybe kflex will lose but at least going
by motorola's reputation i ought to have a quality 33.6 minimum. best 
gards.
TC>... A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.
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