Dear Jason: I'm using an ARA Modem Magic script on a clean line right now, and it seems (subjectively) to give me about 10% more speed and fewer disconnects; less than half as often.
There was a reputable magazine that reviewed Modem Magic and condemned it as snake oil on the basis of what seems to be thorough and objective testing. Their tests said the Modem Magic scripts were actually slower than the Apple scripts. On the other hand, another tester tried to do some informal tests, and his results agree with my informal experience. Slight improvement, far from the dramatic improvement promised. I would say try it--no danger, it is a reliable and easy to install product--and then decide for yourself whether it's worth the $39 shareware fee. But thing I can tell you: if you believe it when ARA Modem Magic tells you it has connected you at double your previous speed, please contact me about some tech stocks I'd like to sell you. Guaranteed to double your money overnight. Herb From: Andrew Grebneff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: modem accelerators >Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 20:59:38 +1200 > I was perusing an apple site > >and saw a modem accelerator download called Mac ARA Modem Magic which >makes > >lofty claims about speed, ect. > >Anyone have opinions about modem accelerators? Do they really work or do > >they just cause more problems? I have 7300/180 160 megs and 8.6. > >Thanks and happy barbecueing. > > > >Jason > >I use MacModemMagic scripts. They are easy to load, and relpace the >scripts in the modem CP. > >They do work much faster and don't seem to cause any problems. >Connection rates shown in the box claim to be up to 240000bps; the >fastest Mac script did about 49000... IF I was lucky. Generally they >start at 115000 since I upgraded to OS 8.6 and Newer G3 in my 6116. >Dunno about the real transfer rate, but it's certainly faster. >-- >Andrew Grebneff >165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut > _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
