>I have used both the 14.4 Express Modem and the 19.2 Global Village >modem in my 280c and I never really noticed any difference in speed. >The 19.2 will only connect at 14.4 as it's higher speed is a >non-standard protocol.
Right. I don't think I've ever actually seen a 19.2 (v.32ter) connection with any of mine. You're even less likely to see it supported with the sort of integrated access servers that are in use at most ISPs nowadays. I know the Portmaster series doesn't support it (or I'd be using it right now ;). Even if you did get a 19.2 connection, you'd be unlikely to notice the difference. >But, the 14.4 Express Modem requires the computer to do much of the >work of the modem, in otherwords, it is only 'half a modem;. Therefore >the 19.2 Global Village should be faster by allowing the duo to use all >its power for the online link, and not for the coding/decoding of the >data. But this is wrong. Both modems are "half a modem", as you put it. There is no internal modem for the Duo that's implemented fully in hardware. This is why neither model will work without the appropriate software installed, unlike a "real" hardware modem which requires no driver. I've used both, and found that the last release of the Express modem software greatly outperforms the GV software on a 2300, probably because the Express modem software contains some PPC code (the later releases were 2300-only). The GV modem & software tended to frequently and unpleasantly bring the 2300 to its knees when put under any sort of load. However, on a 68k Duo the GV software performs just fine (not really any better or worse than the earlier Express modem software). It was just never really updated for the 2300, beyond the barest compatibility. So for a 2300c, I'd explicitly recommend sticking with the Apple modem. For a 280c or lower it's pretty much a wash (and so not worth switching if you've already got one or the other). Some people do prefer the GV fax software, if faxing is a big thing for you. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
