Which winmodem chipsets s*ck the least?

Lmandrake · Post by **Lmandrake** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 11:28 am

I need to buy a PCI modem ASAP, so I am going to go to a computer show tomorrow to see what I can find. I will buy somthing generic, i.e. "Happy Flying Galaxy Song V.90 Modem" and since PCI hardware modems are rare and probably more than I want to spend, I will end up with a winmodem. I don't know much about winmodems, except some chipsets are better than others. I certainly don't know which ones are the "best".

So if anybody remembers what a modem is, which winmodem chipsets are better etc. I would certainly appreciate your input....

Thanks

chottoED · Post by **chottoED** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 12:16 pm

you can get a nice one from compgeeks for under $20
http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=AMI2019F

actually $14... and u can get 10% off if you type in MC Exclusives in the coupon code...
i used this in other pc's and loved it...

raz · Post by **raz** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 1:05 pm

Always been happy with Lucent.

PreDatoR · Post by **PreDatoR** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 8:05 pm

Lucent Winmodems are the best... Only winmodem i've ever had any luck with....

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 10:21 pm

i've had a couple of those too - never any probs, esp with installation. i've had winmodems that flat out wouldn't install like the "happy joyous inernet signaling dove of the morning" ones at comp shows .