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To: Nemer who wrote (21797)8/14/2001 3:05:48 PM
From: Gottfried  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110653
 
Nemer, re >the "best" modem will be the one that comes std with the Dell .... imo<

I doubt that since it will probably be a Winmodem [software modem]. Hardware modems work better [Hayes makes one for $60]. But I don't know if Dell gives the customer a choice. If they don't I'd try the Dell-supplied modem first. The one in my Dell laptop is a Lucent Winmodem and works OK.

I think box makers ship with Winmodems because they're cheaper.

Gottfried



To: Nemer who wrote (21797)8/17/2001 10:13:17 PM
From: bowledover  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 110653
 
Nemer, thanks for your response. I appreciate the detailed, thoughtful answers.

One thing you mentioned I did not understand - 7200rpm. What does that refer to?

Also, you mentioned in another message I would be getting broadband and that had a bearing on what you wrote, I think. We don't know for sure, of course, so, if we end up with nothing more than a regular telephone line connection, would that change any of your comments?

Thanks again.

David


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