#High Speed Modem BUY???
02-Dec-90 03:39:54
Sb: #7503-#High Speed Modem BUY???
Fm: RAD Moose @ NewTek, Inc. 76004,3350
To: Alan C.S.Loret 72717,330
The HST is a US Robotics modem. HST refers to a proprietary
protocol that is ONLY in US Robotics modems (but not in all of their
modems). You must connect with another US Robotics HST-equipped modem to
use the HST standard. Since most of the 9600bps modems around do not hoof
HST, it would be best if someone wanted HST capabilites, to get the dual
standard, since the HST only version cannot connect with many other non-HST
9600bps modems.
Practical Peripherals has recently released their PM9600SA modem with
V.32 and V.42bis protocols. The PPI modem will connect with most 9600bps
modems including the dual-standard USRobotics and the Hayes Ultra
SmartModem, but is much lower cost than the USR DualStandard. SRP is $699
(Egghead is $599, I believe) and a special offer for Sysops is available.
Practical Peripherals (PPI) operates a forum on CIS (GO PPIFORUM).
I am not employed by PPI, but I did get a chance to see their
manufacturing plant and engineering department earlier this week. Their
modems are built in Westlake Village, California (about 2 miles from my
house). They hoof a real nice operation and their modems are guaranteed
for 5 years.
Probably more than you wanted to know..heheh
RAD Moose
"'o.o'"