[KLUG Hardware] Win (Software) Modems

Bruce Smith hardware@kalamazoolinux.org
30 Apr 2002 11:24:45 -0400


> > "U.S.Robotics 56K Performance Pro Modem"  Now you know one!  :-)
> > Just make sure it says "Pro"!!!
> 
> It lists for $92.00 but USR will sell it for the low-low price of
> $79.95.  Yikes! 

Maybe USR is a monopoly in the non-winmodem market and the government
should regulate them, and/or take them to court?

> Oooh, but it's got "gaming mode". 

Well, there you go!   :-)

> Hmmm....  Maybe I can find it cheaper on pricewatch.

> It says V.92, then later V.92/V.90.  So, if the ISP is V.90 only, no
> problem?

Shouldn't be.  I've never had a problem.

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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