stevek@amiglynx.UUCP (Steve K) (04/18/91)
I am currently in the market for a 9600 baud modem, but I do not want to nor have the money to get any of the "real" 9600+ modems (eg. US Robotics HST, Hayes, Dual Standard) - but I am still looking for a TRUE 9600 baud modem that can connect with any/all of the more expensive 9600 baud modems (preferably the US Robo series). I'm looking to spend around $200 for it - this is what I've seen already: CompuCom 9600 Modem - Read about this in a text file floting around the local BBSs. Does anyone own this thing? How good as it - what will it connect with at 9600? Does to go faster then 9600? Seems like a pretty reasonable price, but the text file is slightly ambiguous to its capabilities. (or atleast to me) SupraModem Plus - Just saw this in AmigaWorld and have basicy the same questions as the above. I own the SupraModem 2400 - is there a trade in policy? I am confedent in the reliability of the Supra Corp - I own a Supra memory board and Supar HardCard - with no problems ZOOM Modem V.42bis - Just found this one in the Computer Shopper - it clams to be able to go upto 9600 with the V.42 compression/error correction for not too bad of a price ($189). Will this only be effective on compressible files (text files) and not give much of an advantage with archives? This is all I can find for now, but my basic question is: Can true 9600 baud be achieved without having to spend some serious cash? -=*> Steve Krulewitz -------------------- UUNET!tronsbox!amiglynx!stevek <*=-
algoa@eecs.cs.pdx.edu (Gregory Bowers) (04/19/91)
stevek@amiglynx.UUCP (Steve K) writes: >SupraModem Plus - Just saw this in AmigaWorld and have basicy the same >ZOOM Modem V.42bis - Just found this one in the Computer Shopper - it clams to >be able to go upto 9600 with the V.42 compression/error correction for not too >bad of a price ($189). Will this only be effective on compressible files >(text files) and not give much of an advantage with archives? I used a an HST Dual Standard w/ v42/v42bis connected to a 2400 v42/v42bis (I think) and I got about 270 cps, up from about 230/235 at normal 2400. This was compressed files, I'd guess that there was no compression, just stripping bits, longer packet lengths. With text files at 14.4 they usually go a little faster, don't know about at 2400. >This is all I can find for now, but my basic question is: Can true 9600 baud >be achieved without having to spend some serious cash? I doubt it. That 9600 throughput has got to be absolute best case (ie. You will never see those figures in your lifetime :-)) So best thing to do is save, or try to get a used one. I've heard of used 9600 v.32s for around $200, used HSTs for around $400, and used HST Dual Standards for around $600. Of course if you ever get a used HST, check to see if it's the old 9600, or newer 14.4. >-=*> Steve Krulewitz -------------------- UUNET!tronsbox!amiglynx!stevek <*=- Amiga is die beste! 'n IBM is 'n rekenaar? Die Mac is net 'n vrot appel! Pacific Division Champs --- Watch this space for Blazer playoff updates! algoa@eecs.cs.pdx.edu Portland TrailBlazers now 62-18 and KICKING ASS!
DXB132@psuvm.psu.edu (04/20/91)
In article <stevek.4498@amiglynx.UUCP>, stevek@amiglynx.UUCP (Steve K) says: >This is all I can find for now, but my basic question is: Can true 9600 baud >be achieved without having to spend some serious cash? In short, no. The modems listed just happen to have data compression built in, but you already have a computer that does a better job of it anyway (using LHArc, Zoo, etc.). I went for Intel's 9600bps (V.32). It's about $500 and has a 5 year warrently. -- Dan Babcock
rkent@sparc1.sparc1.csubak.edu (rick kent stu) (04/23/91)
In article <91109.214526DXB132@psuvm.psu.edu> DXB132@psuvm.psu.edu writes: >I went for Intel's 9600bps (V.32). It's about $500 and has a 5 year >warrently. How do you like the Intel 9600 Baud modem???? I am considering buying one over a USR Dual Standard. I know the Dual Standard is one excellent modem, but the Intel modem sounded like it complied with V.32, V.42bis and everything else. I'm not concerned with USR's proprietary standard and simply want a REAL GOOD V.32 modem. Does it have V.32bis? The 5 year warranty is outstanding. Is there anything about this modem I should know before buying one? < -- Rick Kent // Only California State University, Bakersfield \X/ Amiga! Internet: rkent@sparc1.csubak.edu AOL: RickK10
tinny@madnix.UUCP (Philip Varner) (04/24/91)
The CompUcom 9600 Speedmodem is INTERNAL for the IBM PC ONLY!! (I know, what a load of BS! ) and it can only connect at 9600 on its OWN kind. Mot US-ROBOTICS and the like..just CompUcom speedmodems.. It does however have MNP-5 and V.42 data compr