PCI modems to avoid?

harpo · 01-21-2003, 06:34 PM

a friend needs a pci modem, cheap. any to avoid or definitely buy? check out his web site at http://zenaku.net

smurphy · 01-21-2003, 07:53 PM

Any modem from creative.

I have had really good luck with AOpen modems.

Cheers,
Scott

ski · 01-22-2003, 11:37 AM

I'll second the opinion on Creative modems.

Also, Broadxent is branch of Creative, and that's the maker of the most recent modem I bought. Picked one up at Best Buy for $7 after rebate (open box item, 10% off, and $10 rebate). Performs very well for my parents, and there's a feature that if you only have one line (like they do), you can "pause" the internet and take the call or make one -- it will tell you when someone's trying to call, which is very useful. Although it may be a service about which you have to ask your phone provider.

ski · 01-22-2003, 10:24 PM

CLEARLY I didn't read carefully, I thought the topic was "PCI Modems to..." wait, how could I have misread it?

Oh well, I still stand by Broadxent!

p3rsian · 01-22-2003, 11:58 PM

all 56k modems are the same
try goin for v.92
ebay

LegendKiller · 01-23-2003, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by p3rsian
all 56k modems are the same
try goin for v.92
ebay

LOL, my sister in law once said that all pizza is the same...I almost killed her.

There are sucky modems, and there are good modems. Personally, I look for the best hardware modems availible. I have a nice Zoom hardware modem that I picked up a few years ago. Mine is v.90 but there are now v.92 ones around. Dont buy pile of crap software or USB modems. Hardware is the only way to go.

Here is the Zoom v.90...

http://www.zoom.com/graphics/datasheets/29200101.pdf

LK

ramazank2 · 01-23-2003, 07:06 AM

I once found a Motorola SM56 modem in my bag after a computer show(not purchasing it!!) They threw it in for free or on accident. But that was by far the best modem I ever had. Hardly ever got disconnected, download speeds seemed consistent. Ended up buying 6 of them for random friends and relatives. It is junked now due to cable modem access.

Tommy Boomfiger · 01-23-2003, 07:30 AM

IMHO, avoid winmodems. that includes ones made by creative

ZrEo0 · 01-23-2003, 05:05 PM

modems are still used these day!?!?!?!

Mpowered · 01-23-2003, 06:57 PM

IMO the best modems are hardware based ISA modems if you have a free ISA slot. I've always had problems with software based modems they tend to drop more connections for me.

ski · 01-24-2003, 12:18 AM

DF --- thanks for the inform about the original post... I knew I had half of a reason for recommending a modem ^_^

hehe

01-21-2003, 06:34 PM	#1
harpo Ensign Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: great white north Posts: 29	PCI modems to avoid? a friend needs a pci modem, cheap. any to avoid or definitely buy? check out his web site at http://zenaku.net __________________ know about ninjas?

01-23-2003, 06:57 PM	#10
Mpowered Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 324	IMO the best modems are hardware based ISA modems if you have a free ISA slot. I've always had problems with software based modems they tend to drop more connections for me. __________________ "Leaders? What leaders? **** these so called leaders! I don't respect them. I respect those who take action without being a leader." -Tommy Boomfiger

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01-21-2003, 07:53 PM	#2
smurphy Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Igloo in Canada Posts: 144	Any modem from creative. I have had really good luck with AOpen modems. Cheers, Scott

01-22-2003, 11:37 AM	#3
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	I'll second the opinion on Creative modems. Also, Broadxent is branch of Creative, and that's the maker of the most recent modem I bought. Picked one up at Best Buy for $7 after rebate (open box item, 10% off, and $10 rebate). Performs very well for my parents, and there's a feature that if you only have one line (like they do), you can "pause" the internet and take the call or make one -- it will tell you when someone's trying to call, which is very useful. Although it may be a service about which you have to ask your phone provider.

01-22-2003, 10:24 PM	#4
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	CLEARLY I didn't read carefully, I thought the topic was "PCI Modems to..." wait, how could I have misread it? Oh well, I still stand by Broadxent!

01-22-2003, 11:58 PM	#5
p3rsian Commander Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,142	all 56k modems are the same try goin for v.92 ebay

01-23-2003, 07:06 AM	#7
ramazank2 Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,295	I once found a Motorola SM56 modem in my bag after a computer show(not purchasing it!!) They threw it in for free or on accident. But that was by far the best modem I ever had. Hardly ever got disconnected, download speeds seemed consistent. Ended up buying 6 of them for random friends and relatives. It is junked now due to cable modem access.

01-23-2003, 07:30 AM	#8
Tommy Boomfiger Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Chi town Posts: 2,348	IMHO, avoid winmodems. that includes ones made by creative

01-23-2003, 05:05 PM	#9
ZrEo0 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: QwertyComics Posts: 2,753	modems are still used these day!?!?!?!

01-24-2003, 12:18 AM	#11
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	DF --- thanks for the inform about the original post... I knew I had half of a reason for recommending a modem ^_^ hehe

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