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I am also looking for a modem to replace my USR winmodem. I am
upgrading my system adding linux and configuring a dual boot with WIN95
and Mandrake Linux 7.0. I would like the modem to be full hardware with
minimal effect on the CPU on my computer. I was looking at the
SupraExpress 56i - 56k v.90 int ISA speakerphone modem offered through
www.elinux.com at $80.

"The SupraExpress 56 Speakerphone combines award-winning 56K
performance with a high-quality, full-duplex speakerphone. This
complete fax, voicemail & speakerphone solution features the 56K ITU
standard (V.90), along with K56flex for widespread Internet Service
Provider support."

I would like the modem to be highly resistant to noise with overall
good average connection speed. I have problems with my winmodem USR
sportster 33.6 dropping the connection from time to time. The modem
also would need to have fax capability. I would prefer a internal modem
although I would go with a external if needed.

Anyone know whether the SupraExpress 56i - 56k v.90 int ISA
speakerphone modem would be ideal? Any other fax/modems that I should
check out?


Thanks in advance,


In article <MPG.134dc527cf1dc0959896c2@news.widomaker.com>,
Thomas N. Robeson <drtomNO@tniSPAM.net> wrote:
> [This followup was posted to alt.comp.dcom.modems and a copy was sent
to
> the cited author.]
>
> In article <CFPE4.37$Q5.3305@stones>, dave@anti-spam.co.uk says...
> > What is the bets modem. I am upgrading from a Winmodem and would
like one
> > that will work with Linux and Windows.
> >
> > Can be PCI, USB or serial (or both)
>
> Most folks agree that the best modem is a 3Com USR Robotics Courier
> V.everything. The are internal or external and significantly more
more
> money that most other modems, say $250-300.
>
> Next best are full hardware modems from 3Com, S3 Diamond, and
possibly
> Zoom. Most manufacturers are very vague about which of their modems
are
> full hardware, which are "controllerless", and which are fully
software.
>
> In the US, the Diamond SupraExpress is a full hardware ISA modem that
> sells for $70 or so. A bargain. 3Com offerings are usualy a bit more
> around $100.
>
> The modem business changes from time to time. Diamond was purchased
by
> S3 recently with no apparent change in products. 3Com has decided
that
> there is not enough rapid growth in modems to satisfy stockholders,
so
> there modem business is being sold. What this means we don't know
> presently.
>
> Here are some web sites that will help:
> http://www.56k.com/
> (This one is UK!)
> http://www.modem-help.freeserve.co.uk/modhome.html
> (This ine deals with Linus compatibility.)
> http://www.o2.net/~gromitkc/winmodem.html
>
> Tom
>


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