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Re: Question about modems



On Thu, 18 Apr 1996, Victor Kress wrote:
> The problem is that IBM scrimped on the thinkpads and put slower chips on
> the serial port.  The only solution is to use a PCMCIA card modem.  This
> should be as fast as any other modem. (I assume you are using an external
> modem, but if not, ignore this message :)

I know the Thinkpad only has a 16450, but I didn't realize it is *that* bad.

I finally bought myself a PCMCIA modem today. The speed difference is
unbelievable.

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