[X4U] MacBook and USB modem

[Randy B.Singer]

On Feb 5, 2007, at 6:06 AM, nk wrote:

> I've been reading about the MacBook's impressive performance, and  
> actually looking at the BTO page, where one option is a Modem which  
> you connect via USB.
>
> IOW, another thingie with a wire to keep track of!
>
> I had a snow ibook (great machine) with an internal 56K modem. any  
> idea why apple abandoned that in favor of this new gizmo?

The Apple V.92 USB modem is tiny.  About the size of a pack of  
chewing gum. It's easy to transport.  It is also a piece of garbage,  
as it is a softmodem that has been problematic for lots of users.

I don't know the technical reasons, but apparently you can't purchase  
a V.92 USB modem meant for a Windows computer, tweak the  
initialization string, and have it work with your Macintosh, like you  
could with earlier modems.

So for now the only other choice for a Macintosh-compatible external  
USB V.92 modem is the Best Data V.92 USB external fax modem for  
Macintosh.  Fortunately this is not a softmodem, and though not as  
tiny as Apple's, it is fairly small compared to other full  
performance modems.

Best Data V.92 USB external fax modem for Macintosh
http://www.bestdata.com/index.php?file=c-allproddesc&iProductId=16161

$54 with free shipping
<http://www.buy.com/retail/Product.asp? 
sku=10346238&SearchEngine=CJdealsden&Type=CJ&Keyword=10346238&adid=17662 
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Randy B. Singer
Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (3rd, 4th, and 5th editions)

Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html
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