Pros: Quality in almost all facets of the product Cons: Flimsy Case makes it less than ideal for travel
As usual, this is a product I have some experience with from my job. We use several of these modems both in the main building and when we send employees out for Car Sales and the like.
PRICE
First let's tackle the issue of price. Yes,...
Pros: Easy setup, volume control, 3com product! Cons: Cable doesn't come in the box.
Looking to upgrade your connection? For easy plug & play setup look no further. This unit connects right to your serial port on the back of your PC. I highly recommend this unit to anyone that is currently trying to upgrade their old modem, or to...
Pros: Reliable connections at high speeds, status lights on front show activity, audio lets you know it's connecting Cons: No USB model for new Macs - needs adapter
I was likely to break my leg drop kicking our iMac DV Special Edition in sheer frustration. The computer would almost never log on using the internal modem and V.90 script. When it did, it then almost always disconnected within an hour. Only when I...
Pros: Durable, Reliable, very well built Cons: Sometimes it challenging to hide it.
What’s there to tell about the 3Com 56K External Modem? This was a purchase decision made by my companies Purchasing Department. They chose a standard then kept with it. A pretty good choice if I might add.
Pros: speed, reliabilty, software, documentation, customer service. Do you want me to go on? Cons: It is more expensive than the throwaway modems advertised in the Sunday Best Buy circulars
When evaluating a modem, the factors to consider are: reliability, speed, technical support, and price. A shortcoming in any of these areas is simply not acceptable. Most users who own an off-the-shelf computer purchased in the past two years more than...
Pros: Everything cept the cons Cons: Price still steep years after release, 56k is getting really slow really fast.
Quite an elegant little piece of hardware. There hasn't been many pieces of hardware that I can give a whole hearted stamp of approval on. Usually there is some little problem with drivers, some little flaw caused by designers rushing the product out...
Pros: External. Solid connections that intelligently re-sync when needed. Cons: Might require firmware upgrades, but that goes with virtually any modem.
Being a computing professional, I often get asked a plethora of questions, one being what kind of modem to buy. I ALWAYS tell people to buy external modems. There are two benefits.
First, you can be sure you're not getting a Winmodem....
Pros: It works. It has graphics bar to monitor the rates, etc. Cons: Expensive and box has no mention of needed cord.
I purchased this based on the recommendations of Compaq, my local server, and my neighbor. I had the good old (not) reliable Winmodem in my Compaq computer. After a years worth of phone calls to Compaq they suggested I upgrade my modem. They wouldn't...
Pros: Great performance when brand new Cons: QC lacking; warranty service
Out-of-the-box, this modem is everything I expect of 3Com and USR. Great connect rates, great sustained throughput. You can even get the V.92 upgrade although that's just a toy until your ISP reciprocates.
Pros: Reliable, easy to use and install Cons: Doesn't come with a cable
When I was building my computer, I didn't want to use up a slot with an ISA modem (PCI modems are a gamble with Linux; they can be Winmodems). I had always had excellent results with 3Com/USR products, and I figured that the 56K External would be an...
Pros: Easy, Reliable, Durable, Customer service you can count on Cons: With this brand? Ha.
I have owned and sold dozens of modems over the last 15 years, Hayes, Rockwell, Bocca and on and on. I now own 4 modems, all USR. Two are external (desktops) and two are PCM/CIA (laptops). Why? Because they are well worth every penny. Recently I woke...
Pros: easy install, reliable, lifetime warranty, excellent tech support Cons: price is a little high
Not too long ago, you could choose a modem based on a couple of features, one of which was speed. If you decided to purchase 56k rather than a 33.6 kbs modem, you then had to decide on whether to go for K56Flex or X2. Today, it's very different....
Pros: Reliabilty, durability, ease of use Cons: higher priced than many other modems, but well worth it
The reason for purchasing this product is because of its reputation. I have worked with 3com/USR modems for a few years now, and I find that these modems are simple to use and rarely encounter problems.
I believe that this modem is good for both...
If you have read my profile you will know that I have worked tech support for an ISP (Internet Service Provider). After speaking with several thousand customers about connectivity and modem issues, you tend to grasp the more reliable products out...
Pros: Easy to install. Resistant to line noise=faster connections Cons: none noted
I recently lost my Supra Express external modem to a lightning strike and was on the look-out for a new modem.
I live in the country, and I do mean the sticks. I doubt we'll ever have cable access in this area, so I have to rely on a standard...
While it worked, it worked well. When it died, it took out the whole house.
From new out of the box in January 2K it lasted until early September. The decay was slow at first: gradually becoming harder to get and hold a high speed connection....
Pros: Service, Reliability, Compatability, Durability Cons: Analog Modem
This external modem by 3COM is the best personal choice for modem communications. I bought this device because it has been engineered from it's predecessors of 14.4, 28.8,& 33.6, and each one of those modems has also been top notch in terms of...
Pros: Looks Nice Cons: Warranty is vapor warranty, buy a ZOOM modem.
The phone call to inquiry about warranty service for a US Robotics modem is a ripoff. They put $8.00 on your credit card just to talk to them. The phone number that you must use is a 801 (NOT 800) number; I assumed that 801 must be just another toll f ...
Not much to say really, other than this is a top notch modem. Forget internal modems which fight for IRQs with other PCI devices, this external modem is reliable, solid, nice modern design and easy to use.
There comes the story of how I bought my modem:
First I guided about how cheap or expensive the modem was. And normally I tried an internal modem (A webExcel modem). I was lucky I had a friend that let me try the modem before buying it. The answer...
Great quality, simple installation, solid brand name.
3Com/US Robotics has been the leader in dial-up modems for years now with good reason, quality, quality, quality. Once you've built a reputation as a solid performer you can pretty much...
I know that you do get what you pay for -- so after being frustrated to no end with a Motorola internal and a HSP internal dropping my connection every 5 minutes and not having a reliable stable internet connection. I just decided to spend the $129.00...
3Com U.S. Robotics Analog Modem 3CP5610 The 3Com U.S. Robotics 56K modem offers easy, reliable high-speed connections virtually everywhere.Enjoy high-speed downloads for higher productivity ...
3Com U.S. Robotics 56K Analog Modem 3CP5699A 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...
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