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- From: gwc@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Greg F Walz Chojnacki)
- Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.misc,comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
- Subject: Re: Question about Gateway modem vs Boca Modem
- Date: 30 Dec 1992 20:43:08 GMT
- Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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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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