Re: hardware purchase advice: modems
>I would like a 56k but am not sure what to get. I do NOT want to be
>stuck in a winmodem hell. Have the problems with 56k modems been
>resolved (ie is there a standard yet?). What is good to get
>(ie it must not need any special "windows" driver but...they ALL say
>"made for Windows 95" so..its hard to tell whats best)
I always buy external modems. You can be sure that it's not a
"winmodem", and my personal belief is that they offer better
lightning/surge protection.
>suggestions? any good brands? any brands to stay away from?
>(alternately...where can I get a good $$ ;) )
Some tests have suggested (www.boardwatch.com) that the
3Com/USRobotics 56K/V90 models have superior 56k performance
in many cases.
- Marsh
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