Sweex ISDN Modem 128K PCI

Essential for the 56/128k modem user

Advantages: Reliable, speeds up downloads quite dramatically
Disadvantages: Attempted Spyware! - irratating pop up windows on evaluation copy

relief for 56k modem users, who really see very little of the Internet due to unreliable connections. As well as offering the user resumeable downloads (if the web page you are downloading from supports resume) it also includes some other rather natty features; including: *** Scheduler - you can drag and drop downloads from your Browser into Real Download and then schedule downloads to commence at a certain time. *** Auto-ShutDown / Disconnect - once your downloads have finished Real Download offers the option to automatically shut-down or disconnect from the Internet. *** Accelerator - once installed you tell the program which type of connection you are using and the transport of data will be configured ...

Gary_Jones 23.01.2001 (22.01.2001) · Read full review
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Review of Real Download

Aztech's classy modem

Advantages: Works perfectly as a fax, dialup and along side broadband
Disadvantages: Features you can't use or find

 V.42 bis and MNP 5 data compression  TIE-695 AT command set Fax Function  V.17 (14.4 Kbps), V.29 (9.6 Kbps), and V.27ter (4.8 Kbps)  Class 1.0 commands, V.21 Channel 2  Group 3 fax mode  EIA/TIA 578 Class 1 and T31 Features  Intel CNR 1.2 Interface compliant  AC?97 2.x Compliant  ITU-T V.92, V.90 data/fax modem riser.  Handset exclusion feature for uninterrupted data or internet connection  Wake-up on-ring through AC-link  Call progress monitoring feature through AC-link or PCI audio  Design compatible to support Intel,VIA,SIS,ALI Chipsets *Specification taken from Packard Bell website Support for your modem Website: http://www.aztech.com/ On their website, you can find updates for the drivers ...

galaxynicole 07.06.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Fax / modem - plug-in card - PCI - 56 Kbps - K56Flex, V.90

NTL axe 64k - Bring on the 128k cable modem

Advantages: Always on, cheap, fast
Disadvantages: none

------ One year on into the service and heres an Update------ I received a letter from NTL just the other day containing some rather bad news. They are axing their 64k cable modem service. I have only had this service for one year and was really disappointed by the news as it offered excellent value for money. Well were else could you get an always on 64k connection for just £6 per month? They have left me with four choices; 1. Upgrade to their 128k cable modem service (£14.99 per month) 2. Switch to their dialup serve (£10 per month) 3. Switch to another ISP (either pay and go or something like BT anytime £15.99 per month) 4. Don’t have internet connection anymore I have chosen option 1 from the list above. I begrudge having to pay over twice as much for a service that is only twice as fast but I still think it ...

adam.owen 27.09.2001 (22.09.2002) · Read full review
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Review of NTL - Broadband