Talk:Voice modem command set

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[edit] Manufacturers

Given that voice modems are not common but are used for applications such as TDD do people think it would be within the scope of Wikipedia to include a list of currently available voice modems? Marc Kupper (talk) (contribs) 23:07, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

The biggest problem you'd have by attempting such a thing is that there are so many "manufacturers" of modems out there that simply buy off-the-shelf modem designs and chipsets and rebrand them into their own package, that such a list would be of little meaning. There are so many modems out there that are really internally just the "same" modem as some other, none of which were actually "manufactured" by the company whose name is on the box. Then, to add to the confusion, sometimes manufacturers change the chipset but leave the model number and packaging the same and call it the same modem. A list of chipset manufacturers would probably be more useful, since the chipset defines the modem's behavior far more than anything else.

Now as for what makes a GOOD voice modem (I've tested many, and lots of them are CRAP), unfortunately that would be very subjective original research unless published elsewhere. If YOU are looking for one, I can make a suggestion (I believe Conexant's chipsets offer the best chance of a decent performer), but I'm not sure where Wikipedia could help. Reswobslc 02:13, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much. I'd agree that the chipset is important and provides a convenient way to group the modems. Marc Kupper (talk) (contribs) 09:48, 16 May 2007 (UTC)