I just installed the Creative V92 PCI, Model DI5633 with some problems but
did get it up and running. Seems to be OK; price was lower than a 3Com at
Best Buy.

I needed to replace a slower internal modem; I use the internal moden for
backup when my normal cable modem is downnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.


Hal Jackson


On Sun, 3 Feb 2002, Dean Kukral wrote:

> USR 2976 is a good oem modem available from www.krex.com
> for $66 plus s&h. (However, you get no usr support.)
>
> Also, consider an external modem.  I, personally, do not own
> one, but many pcbuilders have sung their praises in the past.
> Perhaps even a usb modem.  Krex lists one for $65.
>
> www.pricewatch.com  can show USA sources and prices.
>
> Dean   [log in to unmask]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Brenner" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 12:36 PM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] PCI Hardware Modem Recommendation
>
> <snip>
>
> > A t this point I am giving up on the v92 PCI creative modem and was
> > wondering if anyone can recommend a good reliable hardware (NO WIN MODEMS)
> > based PCI modem (mobo has no ISA slots) to work with this system.

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