tim@chaos.math.uakron.edu (Timothy Smith) (05/31/90)
Hello all, Im looking to replace my dead 2400 modem with something faster. I have a couple of picks but no clear winner. 1) 2400 with MNP/5 2) v.32 modem 3) HST 1400 My questions are which of the modems are the most cost-effective.. I maining do BBS'ing of reading messages and downloading files in either the ZIP or ARC format.. What down MNP/5 really buy you in the real world? Is buying the HST modem (no v.32) a really stupid thing to do.. ?? If I buy a v.32 should it also have MNP/5 ?? I really only want to spend no more than 400-500 dollars, so what is the best choice.. thanks tim smith tim@chaos.math.uakron.edu
grr@cbmvax.commodore.com (George Robbins) (06/02/90)
In article <485@VAX1.CC.UAKRON.EDU> tim@chaos.math.uakron.edu writes: > Hello all, > > Im looking to replace my dead 2400 modem with something faster. > I have a couple of picks but no clear winner. > > 1) 2400 with MNP/5 > 2) v.32 modem > 3) HST 1400 > My questions are which of the modems are the most cost-effective.. > I maining do BBS'ing of reading messages and downloading files in either > the ZIP or ARC format.. If BBS activity is your main thrill, I'd suggest the HST either vanilla, 14400 or dual standard, depending on how much you want to invest. > I really only want to spend no more than 400-500 dollars, so what is the > best choice.. I think your price limit actually precludes one of the dual standard modems and a v.32 modem isn't going to get you anywhere near as much BBS access as the HST will. -- George Robbins - now working for, uucp: {uunet|pyramid|rutgers}!cbmvax!grr but no way officially representing: domain: grr@cbmvax.commodore.com Commodore, Engineering Department phone: 215-431-9349 (only by moonlite)