> I > have heard that many USB modems just can't sustain good download speeds > (wanting 5kbps MIN), even though they connect well. Also have heard > they > don't work with PCI USB cards, that they draw too much power. > >
OK. No matter what, I would be REALLY surprised if you got 5k/sec on ANY dialup connection. Although the theoretical limit of dialup is 53k, the line conditions in your home (or office) and the distance the data has to travel over the phone line all play a major part in your ability to download at decent speeds...this is the reason that 2.5 k/sec on a cable modem is infinitely faster than 2.5k/sec on analog. I have NEVER seen a 56k that was capable of 5k /sec for any sustained period of time, USB or otherwise. As far as a 56k USB drawing too much power, all the USB modems I have seen (discluding portable type ones) come with their own PSU and don't draw power from the USB port. Unless you are selling these boxes, I recommend cable. You will love it and it will make your internet experience so much more worthwhile...cause without it about 40% of your online time will be waiting for a page or download... Hope that this information is useful. Josh -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
