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From: berger@clio.las.uiuc.edu
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Subject: Re: 1200 bps modem recommendations
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Date: Wed, 25-Nov-87 16:20:00 EST
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There's some truth to that:  The cheap modems may perform similarly.
But commercial grade modems (NEC, et. al.) which cost more, DO perform
better.  They typically have better filters, better shielding, better
noise resistance, and better equalization for a wide variety of phone
line characteristics.  Don't get the impression from what Don said
that ALL modems are alike.

			Mike Berger
			Center for Advanced Study
			University of Illinois 

			berger@clio.las.uiuc.edu
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