USB modems

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:14 pm

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.

DoPeY5007 · Post by **DoPeY5007** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:33 pm

it works.

not much dif then a PCI modem

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:37 pm

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,

DaMaN · Post by **DaMaN** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 10:00 pm

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

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 10:18 pm

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

Greg

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 10:35 pm

Thanks for the help. No online gaming for me.

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

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 6:05 am

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

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 10:18 am

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

Greg

DaMaN · Post by **DaMaN** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 11:40 am

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.

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 12:06 pm

here ya go $32

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

CaterpillarAssassin · Post by **CaterpillarAssassin** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:08 pm

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.

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 5:40 pm

bastard

got one coming!