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I would stick with the supraexpress, but get the 56e. That is the external
version of the same modem. It is a great modem. In fact if you have the
money and  another phone line spare, get 2 of them and I am not sure about
doing it in linux (I use my 56e with redhat 6.2),  but in windows, you can
get the proprietary shotgun software and double your connection speed. I
get a connection rate of about 48'000 and a download speed of up to 8 kbps,
which is theoretically impossible, but I think my ISP is good.

mark3003@my-deja.com wrote:

> 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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