pr-man 1 Posted April 29, 2001 Boca Research Tidalwave Model M56IV ISA Multitech MT5634ZPX 56K Voice/Data/Fax Modem (ISA) Diamond Supra Express 56i ISA Share this post Link to post
Tim Bazzinett 0 Posted April 30, 2001 I have an old Diamond Express 56i. Not the greatest. I would recommend anything US Robotics, but they do cost an arm or a leg, or your first newborn son. Share this post Link to post
Mike Zamarocy 1 Posted April 30, 2001 In the early 56K days, I tested a LOT of modems, and even helped a few others to discover the broken Data Pump in the Rockwell chipped modems that prevented upgrades to the new V90 (Hayes was the biggest offender and LIAR!!!!). And though I was an avid Supra supporter for many many years (since their old 1200 baud), I have to say this. IF you still want to stay on a modem, the USR/3COM modems are the strongest and the best to get you as good a speed as possible limited by your phone lines. BUT!!! Why stay on an antiquated modem line? Try to go with DSL!!! My phone lines are junk, so I was never able to get more than 38K on a modem, and until recently could not get DSL. But when I went to www.dslreports.com - I found a DSL provider, Speakeasy, that could at least give me a 144K iDSL line! Now I may not get as good as others with real DSL, but 144K is waaaaaay better than 38K. Share this post Link to post
sapiens74 0 Posted April 30, 2001 Although when 56k first came out and then the old 28.8 modems USR\3COM ruled. But their modems suck now with a capitol S. You ever try searching for 3COM drivers. I would swear by thier Lan cards but as for thier modems they suck. Go with Diamond Always been a damn good modem and easy to find drivers and support. Just my 2 Cents Share this post Link to post
