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From: 6600prao@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (Parik Rao)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Differences between HST and V42
Keywords: Modem, 9600bps, HST, V4.2
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Date: 24 Nov 90 23:17:13 GMT
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 HST = high speed technology.  Another "stupid
buzzword". 
 
Compress mode basically squashes the data down, its
ineffective unless you are transferring large
amounts of ascii data (in fact, it tends to slow
down zip files!).  
 
Unfortunately, most 9600 baud modems don't talk to
other 9600 baud modems.  Bummer.  I haven't kept up
with it too much, but I'm sure USR still thinks
they've got the coolest modem, Hayes thinks they've
got the coolest, and everyone else is still trying
to break into the market.
 
Dual standard HST's have the prop HST 9600
communication, and either v.32 or v.42bis built in.
I'm not sure, but I believe this means the DS can
talk to either a HST or a Hayes 9600.  
 
I've owned a usr HST for 2 years (its one of the
first ones... peaks out at 1100cps!) and am very
satisfied.  My expierences have been that almost
every BBS under the sun uses the usr HST.  By buying
a usr HST 14.4k (around $550) you should have a
happy modemlife.  I bought mine under the sysop deal
for a real nice price [back then], USR really
established the sucker by having it nicely priced
for sysops.  
 
Check out the BBS's you'd use it on, and whether
your university has a 9600 baud dial-in (and if so,
what type of modem they are using).  Then pick up
one.  I wouldn't bother with a dual standard, its
too expensive and I still can't figure out why
anyone (besides sysops, perhaps) would want the
"alternative" 9600 connection.