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Anyone have anything good/bad to say about usb modems? Now that I've found out about my ISP upgrading their system to 56kb I thought I'd get a modem.

it works.



not much dif then a PCI modem

I've used the Diamond Supra USB modems - they work well.

However if you're planning on doing any serious gaming you'll be better off with a US Robotics external serial modem. Almost all USB modems are software modems, and soft modems aren't good for gaming,

i've had a zoom modem worked great. Wish I had it still. If I find one i'll PM you since your in the market

had a usb 3com one that was great as well.

Greg

Thanks for the help. No online gaming for me.

Thanks for the offer DaMan but I see newegg has some for around $30.

once upon time i had a couple of usb modems that were hardware modems which worked fine - all i remember was that they had US robotics chipsets - otherwise i have used them and they are fine - you can sometimes find the USR externals real cheap which were also very good - usb is pretty much plug and play though - never had any issues

I have one of those usr modems around here somewhere still. external 56k voice v.90 hardware. it was a fast modem

Greg

Originally posted by d_b
Thanks for the help. No online gaming for me.

Thanks for the offer DaMan but I see newegg has some for around $30.

cool, mind posting a link? I need one for a friend's crazy machine. No serial ports on his weird form factor comcaq.

here ya go $32

Pricr update-- It's now $31.99 plus $4.99 shipping

modem? whats that?


Yeah I remember way back hearing that the USR serial modems were good for gaming. But if you dont game I'd say any old name brand modem will do just fine. PCI ones might be a tad cheaper though.

bastard

got one coming!