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From: gillies@uiucdcsp.cs.uiuc.edu
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Subject: Re: 1200 bps modem recommendations
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Date: Mon, 23-Nov-87 15:28:00 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 23 15:28:00 1987
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Nf-From: uiucdcsp.cs.uiuc.edu!gillies    Nov 23 14:28:00 1987


Earlier this year PC Magazine reviewed about 50 modems.  Nearly all of
them were 100% Hayes compatible.  Go to the library and look at the
report.  They came to a startling conclusion:

If you want a high-performance (low noise tolerance) 1200 baud modem,
buy a 2400 baud modem.  Even the cheapest 2400 baud modem gave
outstanding 1200-baud service (challending best 1200 baud-only modem).

Today many 2400 baud no-name modems sell for < $200.  Also (like CD
players) most cheap modems are based on THE SAME chip set (laser pickup
stylus) from just a few manufacturers like Intel (Sony or Phillips).
The only difference in transmission capability may arise from
factory-tuning of the modem.  There could be a difference in features,
however.  At least one cheap brand works well at 2400 baud ("practical
peripherals"), says a friend of mine.

Don Gillies {ihnp4!uiucdcs!gillies} U of Illinois
            {gillies@p.cs.uiuc.edu}