April 19, 2010

Antiques Roadshow - Modem


This valuable antique is a 28k modem, given regular use in the days of dial-up internet but in near mint condition. Back in 2000, it took about 10 minutes to download an mp3 file. By contrast, it took 1 hour, 14 minutes to load a 3 minute video on Youtube this morning via 'broadband'. Perhaps the state government could use its surplus cash to improve our mediocre broadband network (and hospitals), instead of blowing it all on lame car races.

Just a thought.

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