Re: What's the best modem?

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From: Ian Staples
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 1996 00:00

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>I have been shopping for a new modem. ...
>    ... If anyone knows if this is a good or bad type of modem ...

It doesn't matter what you buy, a week later you'll be dissatisfied. :-)

I bought a Maestro 28.8 from Direct Access on "special" a couple of
months ago.  A week later the 33.6 models hit the street at the same
price.  :-(  And this week I've just received the "Xmas specials" from
DA -- the Maestro Jetstream 33.6 Fax Modem is now only $225 ($199 ex tax).

The interaction of modern marketing tactics and rapid obsolescence of
computer gear means one is forever discontent with one's purchases.
;-)
Cheers,  Ian S.

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From: staplei@planet.mh.dpi.qld.gov.au (Ian Staples)
Subject: Re: What's the best modem?
Date: 1996/12/18
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