modems

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Hi,

Mate Wierdl wrote:
> You may get Zyxel modems from Computer Discount Warehouse:
> 
>  http://www.cdw.com/
> 
> So there are no recommendations under $150, say? The cheapest zyxel
> on that site is over $350 bucks! 

Well, either you get some cheap crap, and pay with wasted time, or you get
a decent modem. (But get a ZyXEL 1496, not an 2864 - the 1496 will work
better and cost less).

> This is more than my whole 486/SX/25
> system at home is worth! What if I just want to have data transfer
> (no fax). 

For "data only", I recommend Telebit Fastblazer or USR Courier. Don't go
for a $100 modem. It's not worth it.

gert

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