Advantages: Easy to fit, good software package included, good brand Disadvantages: only one line in - no audio sockets or line out
From the well known Creative (SoundBlaster) stables comes this internal V90 PCI 56Kmodem. Complete with cable, drivers and some usefull software - Mediaring talk, Quicklink Message Centre and Bitware fax/communications.
It only has a line-in socket on the back so you cannot 'daisy-chain' your telephone from this modem.
I found the card easy to fit and configure and was up and running in less than 10 minutes - just fit the moden into your case and boot-up, Windows discovered it had new hardware installed and then asked for the location of the drivers, I pointed it at the correct directory on the CD drive and that was it!
It connected first and every consequent time at a minimum of 48K and once at 50.3K
Good product well worth considering for home use. ...
My ZOOM 56KV90 Dual Modem has been the best modem I have ever had. When I purchased a new machine it came with its own PCI modem, however this soon came out and was replace with my trusty zoom when I started getting cut off from my ISP. I regularly axchieve speeds of up to 52K and with a usual connection at 49,333 bps.
The modem is fitted internally and has been in service now for almost 2 years without any sign of breakdown. Trusty, reliable and fast are the best way I can describe it. With a Flash Circuit I can even upgrade it should the need arise.
A great modem at a very reasonable price.
Customer support is excellent too. ...
Advantages: easy to install, bets modem to use Disadvantages: bit more expensive than normal modems
I have had many months of poor connections or even lack of connections and engaged tones, that was until I bought an external 3 COM [previously US Robotics] modem.
The modem was a good 20 pounds more expensive than all of the other types of model I would usually buy.
Well it is the best extra money I have ever spent.
I suddenly found myself conencting to all of the ISP's that I couldn't in the past. I was sure it was them, but it was my orginal modem.
I even changed the old modem back to see if it was a lucky day or sometihng, but still had problems with the old modem.
The 3COM modem is the best modem you can buy for a PC. ...
Product Information for "USRobotics Courier 56K V.92 Business Modem USR013453C" »
Modem
Interface Type
Serial RS-232
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
56K Technology
V.90, V.92
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.17, ITU V.27ter
Fax Compatibility
G3
Max Fax Transfer Rate
14.4 Kbps
Manufacturer's product description
The USRobotics Courier 56K Business Modem with V.Everything and V.Everywhere technology is the latest in the distinguished Courier line. Many modems claim reliability, but few match the real-world performance of Courier modems. Even fewer offer the multitude of advanced business features found on this modem: global usage, Carrier Loss Redial, and Dial and Dialback Security. Remote management capabilities let you configure, set up, update or troubleshoot your modems from almost anywhere. When failure is not an option, you need the world-class capabilities that only come from the top of the USRobotics product line.
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