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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Well I am uncertain whether the US Robotics 56K Fax-Modem (about $180) is class 2 fax, but we certainly like them out here in the country - where line noise is a constant problem. Although the ISP connection is only at 33.6K, the 56K US Robotics definitely runs faster than the Banksia Wave 33.6.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">If you are particularly worried about line noise, I have heard the Australian-made Maestro modem does some nifty things, although I have never seen one in action.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">I guess you are unlikely to buy an internal modem, but my observation is that about 90% of people with modem troubles have cheap internal modems. My advice to anyone in the country (or with noisy lines) is to buy the best external modem you can afford, without paying for voice or message facilities. You quickly redeem the additional cost of the modem in saved call charges. Several people I know have to call four or five times every time they connect to the Internet. At that rate, you have paid your Telco the cost of a better modem after a few months.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">My 2 cents worth anyway.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Colin Rothnie</FONT>
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