Wayne Chirnside wrote in a message to All:
WC> hi, i'm once again trolling for opinions or information
WC> based on experience with the new crop of modems offered for
WC> sale.
WC> have heard many opinions that the new unproven 56k
WC> technology is more a marketing ploy than something really
WC> practical at this time. yet, i'm still contemplating
WC> purchasing a new modem at the beginning of May. what i'm
WC> looking at both motorola voice surfer and hayes modems. i'm
WC> willing to take a chance kflex will prevail in the long run,
WC> x2's rush to market doesn't particulairly excite me. the
WC> price of both motorola and hayes entries seems reasonable
WC> even if kflex doesn't materialize, at least i'll be up to
WC> 33.6 from 14.4. anyone care to offer their opinions,
WC> especially those with experience with the above
WC> manufacturers or experience in the computer communications
WC> industry. thanx.
    Wayne,
         Just my opinion... I would recommend you get a
         modem with Flashrom, that way the chances of
         keeping it Current are a lot better...
         The new X2 sportster has flashrom and all the
         Supras have Flash rom.. I think USR has a
         bit of a lead on the 56K... but that will
         end when ITU makes the Standard...
         You are right the X2-K56flex hype is not
         that real. I cant get 28k8 speeds out of
         my present ISP even when I get 28k8
         connects. So I have NO HOPE of
         getting X2 speeds even if I get X2 connects.
           But the X2 upgrade on my users USRs
         have INPROVED their v-34 connects! 
         hmmmmmm ... probabaly better Romware.
        
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