Re: Question about Gateway modem vs Boca Modem

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From: Greg F Walz Chojnacki
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 20:43

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From article <1992Dec30.093406@mycro.UUCP>, by scott@mycro.UUCP (Scott C. Sadow):
> 
>    I am looking at buying a 14.4 modem, and have narrowed it down to
> either the modem from Gateway or a Boca Research modem. Both are about
> $200. The Gateway has the advantage of being from Gateway - I have had
> very good luck with them. (I know about the first release of the modem -
> it had problems and was recalled. I recall reading that the newest version
> is good, though)  The Boca modem is from the same people who made my VGA
> card (1024x768x256, tseng 4000) and have not had any problems with it, nor
> has anyone in my office.
>
There was some discussion about modems a couple of weeks ago. About the only
thing I remember is that the BOCA lacked a UART. I can't tell you what the
practical consequence of that is (can someone, please?).  However, I bought
a used Boca 14.4 Kbaud FAX/modem and so far, no complaints.

Greg

P.S. A summary would be most welcome.

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Subject: Re: Question about Gateway modem vs Boca Modem
Date: 30 Dec 1992 20:43:08 GMT
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