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Manufacturer: US Robotics
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: USRobotics
Compatibility: PC Serial
EAN: 0738168009015
Feature: Supports international standards using V.90 56K standard and x2 technology
Label: US Robotics
Manufacturer: US Robotics
Model: 005686-03
Modem Description: Fax / modem
Publisher: US Robotics
Studio: US Robotics
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
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Features
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Supports international standards using V.90 56K standard and x2 technology
Easy to install and use with included software
Software upgradability protects your investment
Features seven status lights, volume dial, and on/off switch
Lifetime limited warranty
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Editorial Reviews:
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The World Wide Web offers businesses and families a range of resources no one could imagine only a few years ago. But to see the detailed graphics and lifelike motion built into today's most advanced sites, or to hear near-CD quality sound, computer users need the fastest downloads possible over analog phone lines. Now the 56K Faxmodem gives users faster downloads for a more exciting, rewarding online experience. The ITU has now decided on an international 56K standard: V.90. U.S. Robotics is the first V.90-compliant modem brand available. So U.S. Robotics modem users can now get all the Internet they want from any service provider offering either V.90 or x2 technology. The modem adds even more value to users' Internet experience: the Connections CD-ROM software collection comes with every modem. It's jam-packed with all the communications, fax and Internet access software you need; complete and sample programs for work, home and entertainment; special offers and 3Com support information. The Connections interface makes exploring and using its features quick and easy. No other modem comes with a software selection so comprehensive, useful and convenient.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: The BEST MODEM of its day
Comment: Can't believe that upgrading my generic 56k modem to this showed a performance gain of up to 250%. Yes, 2.5x!! The generic modem, which most of have nowadays is pathetic. The connection speed is greater and the hardware chip set is phenomenal.
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Summary: The most solid 56k connection you will get.
Comment: Sure, you can buy an internal modem, but you will not get the kind of bandwidth that an external modem can give you. Not everybody is on Cable or DSL, and not everybody needs that kind of bandwidth. Dial-up connections to the internet are dependent on the quality of your local phone lines. I can get a solid 53.3Kbps connection and you'd be surprised at how fast I can surf and do the common things we do online. Sure, Cable and DSL are great, but do you need to spend [a lot] a month to download your 4k e-mails and read CNN.com?
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Summary: Best modem I have
Comment: I made the mistake of upgrading my other modem to the new V.92 standard and it would no longer connect to my ISP so I bought this one. I get great speed, for where I live (15 miles from anywhere) and can use it with the multiple operating systems I have on my computer. Just don't upgrade to the new standard until your ISP does. :)
Customer Rating:
Summary: FASTEST AND BEST
Comment: I have used this model for a year and I have yet to get disconnected from my ISP. I also switched to XP and it picked the modem right up--I didn't have to install any software! Before I got the Robotics 5686-03 external (also called Sportster model 0701), I got disconnected several times a day. I think the people who are having problems with this modem are probably newbies messing with things that should be left alone. This is a hardware modem and it doesn't need a software program to run like the ...winmodems do--just a driver that is already built into windows. Just turn your computer off, plug it in and turn your computer on--what's so hard about that? As far as tech support, you shouldn't need it, but when I emailed US Robotics they emailed me back in 24 hrs. and answered my question--I suggest email rather than the telephone. Also, buying a serial cable is no big deal.... I wouldn't want the modems that come with them. In short, this was the easiest modem I ever installed and it has given me totally solid connections and the fastest downloads I ever saw. I am very satisfied. Get this one and your modem problems are over!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding modem
Comment: I have never had a single disconnect when using this modem under Linux. I can't say the same for the other OS I used to use. This is a great modem.
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