RE: tlug: VAIO 505EX vs. Moebius PC-PJ1

["Andrew S. Howell" <andy@example.com>]

>>>>> "Jonathan" == Jonathan Byrne--3Web <jq@example.com> writes:

    >> well, 64kbps doesn't really 'blow away' 56kbps (unless you're
    >> uploading), but... here in Japan, the cost difference is
    >> negligible, so go with ISDN.  In the states, it's still much
    >> cheaper to go with 56k analog.


    Jonathan> In North America, the price difference can make 56K a
    Jonathan> worthwhile alternative, but in terms of performance, I
    Jonathan> think ISDN does blow away 56K.  The only thing that can
    Jonathan> justify 56K is if you can save a ton of money by using
    Jonathan> it, something you can't do in Japan.  Therefore my claim
    Jonathan> that ISDN blows it away.  And anyway, when was the last
    Jonathan> time you saw a 56K modem that would let you carry on a
    Jonathan> voice conversation on the same phone line at the same
    Jonathan> time you surf the net :-)

The best thing about ISDN is not so much speed, though 128 +
compression is nice, but the time to establish the connection. I would
guess there is a 2-4 second delay. Try doing that with a modem! :)

Even if ISDN was 56k and more expensive, I would go for ISDN.

Andy
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