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    Buying 56K modem?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by sacredevil, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. sacredevil

    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    I checked on Dell's site for a 56k modem and there is one for 28$ which uses USB. I will be travelling overseas and unfortunately the only thing available is a 56k connection. What do you suggest I should get?
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    ScifiMike12, Feb 14, 2008
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    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    Hey man thanks! Just a question, do these modems really work like your normal 56k modem?
     
    sacredevil, Feb 15, 2008
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    I'm guessing. USB1.1 shouldn't be that slow with 56k speeds.. ;)
     
    ScifiMike12, Feb 16, 2008
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