need help choosing a modem...

[Verruckt]

I am looking into getting a new modem (my old one is basically history). However, my expansion slots are almost full, and I am planning to put a couple more expansion cards in the free ones already. So I need to get an external modem.

First of all, which would be better -> a USB or a serial port modem? I'd like to get a USB modem, but I don't really know why.

Which company makes the best external modem? I know that 3COM and Diamond (now S3) makes a USB external modem.

I'd like to avoid spending muchos moolah on this, but I am willing to spend up to $90-$100...

...thanks...

 

[Muadib]

It really depends on how many other usb devices you have, but since price is a factor, serial will be cheaper. Just stick to a name brand, and you will be fine.

 

[WindBoy2000]

you dont really need to spend 90-100 dollars on a modem. its a waste!
there is a U.S Robotics 56K Faxmodem PCI from Buy.com for like
45 dollarish or less not sure but around that price.
i have used it for a year and i get great connection. never had problems with it.
not sure if its a great gaming modem. but ive had no troubles playing
online games. so go figure.

 

[yathinkicare]

the best investment you can make is in a dsl modem!!

 

[Oyeve]

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Did I mention ZOOM? Great USB or Serial modem ever. IMHO