Re: 56k modems and PING time!

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From: 100
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 00:00

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On Sat, 13 Sep 1997 01:09:00 -0700, a...@me.com wrote:

>Killa wrote:
>> 
>> im thinking of upgrading my current modem a standard 28.8k to a 56.6k
>> modem. my principal motivation being a better ping time (hence less
>> lag), although i have heard rumourz that this isnt always the case,
>> has anybody else had similar experiences?
>> did a modem upgrade improve your ping times??
>> 
>> cheers,
>> 
>> -Rood-BwoY-
>Forget those 56K modems. Get a cable modem if you can!
This may be a good idea..   I have a 56K USRx2 and it sucks for game
play (Quake).   It disconnects, stalls and generaly sucks.   I't's
great for browsing and downloads but remember it is only high speed
one way my best connection is 49000.  This has a lot to do with line
and switch conditions.  When I want to play Quake I'll dial in to my
ISP's 33.6 lines, it much beter then the x2 .  But it's no competition
for cable or ISDN.
Cheers
Michael

>
>Gato

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