External Modems

[JsT]

After my new computer came without a modem, I do obviously need one! I don't fancy opening the case myself, so I am considering a USB External modem, such as this one (http://www.savastore.com/products/product.asp?catalog_name=Savastore&product_id=10246165&pid=45&tid=3)

Anyone had experience of External modems, or know if this one (http://www.savastore.com/products/product.asp?catalog_name=Savastore&product_id=10246165&pid=45&tid=3) is any good?

James

[Daffeh]

ive got an internal but have always used my external one, dunno why tho. never had a problem with it, dunno about that one tho. mines a 56k diamond supraexpress or summit.

[Guest_]

US Robotics stuff is very good.

But you can probably get cheaper ones.

[Sera]

Just don't get the one that looks like a fish!

[Mist]

Originally posted by bad seed
US Robotics stuff is very good.

But you can probably get cheaper ones.

Indeed. I've had no problems at all with my USR external or internal modems, they tend to be better than the cheapo makes.

I've not tried a USB type though. To be honest I would be inclined to get a serial model.

[Me_and]

External modems tend to be slightly slower.
Installing internal modems is actually not all that difficult, or you can get a friend who knows what they're doing to do it for you.

[Carriage Return]

external modems tend to be better than internal ones, as they are self contained units that handle all the signalling themselves.

Some internal modems are external modems mounted internally, but most use your system processor.

with usb, an external modem can in fact be an internal modem mounted externally.

I would recommend a nice serial modem. Personally I'd recommend Multitech, but they used to be a bit pricy

[Me_and]

Originally posted by Carriage Return
external modems tend to be better than internal ones, as they are self contained units that handle all the signalling themselves.
Some internal modems are external modems mounted internally, but most use your system processor.
with usb, an external modem can in fact be an internal modem mounted externally.
I would recommend a nice serial modem. Personally I'd recommend Multitech, but they used to be a bit pricy There's no particular speed difference between a good internal modem and an external USB modem, since USB is very fast communication, but a serial modem is noticably slower.
The modem you picked looks fine in spec, I'm not sure what a good price range is at the moment, but bear in mind that you probably won't get all the call waiting etc. features working the way you want, if at all.

Anyway, just get broadband!!!

[Mist]

Originally posted by Me_and
but a[n external] serial modem is noticably slower.


I don't know where you have got this idea from, but I have never found it to be the case.

The [modern] serial port is more than capable of handling the throughput from a 56k modem.

[Me_and]

Originally posted by Mist
The [modern] serial port is more than capable of handling the throughput from a 56k modem. That could be it then. The last time I used a serial modem was on a computer that was at least 7 years old.

[badboy4life]

i have a external serial modem (they tend to be much better than internals) purley because they are modems and not winmodems, i need a external because i have partitioned hard drive with xp and linux.

[Me_and]

Originally posted by badboy4life
i need a external because i have partitioned hard drive with xp and linux. Why do people have to be difficult?
btw, you might wanna change your av before byny (the only other person with that av I know of) catches you...

[Guest_]

Originally posted by Me_and
btw, you might wanna change your av before byny (the only other person with that av I know of) catches you...

But if the avatar is on thesite database for anyone to use...

Of course, if someone found themself an av, and it got nicked, 'tis not good.

[Me_and]

Originally posted by bad seed
But if the avatar is on thesite database for anyone to use...I'm simple and get confused easily. 'Snot my fault. :(

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