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From: larry@nstar.rn.com (Larry Snyder)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: 9600 baud modem prices
Message-ID: <1990Nov25.140155.7700@nstar.rn.com>
Date: 25 Nov 90 14:01:55 GMT
References: <1990Nov25.041835.2211@beach.csulb.edu>
Organization: Northern Star Communications, Ltd.
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sichermn@beach.csulb.edu (Jeff Sicherman) writes:

> Is there any reason to expect the prices of 9600 baud modems to come
>down *substantially* anytime soon, say to the $200-$300 range. Supply
>and demand all play a part, of course, but are there strong technical
>reasons why they would be expected to stay high ?

old technology will come down, but the new stuff will remain on the
higher end --

v.42bis initially added to the cost of modems, now it is standard on
many modems.

v.32bis is the newest craze - and will remain expensive for a year
or so (until the r&d is returned - and something else comes along)..

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       Larry Snyder, Northern Star Communications, Notre Dame, IN USA 
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