Sean, Are you *sure* they still continue to make a Mac modem? My Swann webpage said that Mac items are currently not available. Just didn't want to see your hopes get dashed. Best regards, Dana
On 9/18/04 4:13 PM, sean of [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent > I'm currently using a Swann MacSurfer USB modem and connecting at > 50666 speeds 99.9% of the time (very occassionally connect at 48k, so > just reconnect). I have found it to be a very good modem but need to > get hold of another one and found that the maker of it no longer sells > a Mac version. I never thought to look around for a second hand one. > But your post put me of a mind to do that, thanks. Just FYI the > modem's internals are based on the Atlas modem board and the > manufacturer used to have a downloadable script for MacOS X. > > Oops I am wrong I just found that they are selling Mac USB modems > (dunno what website I was looking at!). > > Anyway here is the link if anyone is interested. > > http://www.swann.com.au/show_cat.php?catid=12 > > The modems tend to be on the expensive side but the performance in very > good, so a second hand one would serve you well. > > Thanks for all comments on this query. > > Sean (ain't it great when you answer you own questions!) > > On 19 Sep 2004, at 07:44, G-List wrote: > >> Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:03:55 -0400 >> Subject: Re: B&W Modem >> From: Ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> There are no PCI modems for Macs that I have ever seen. >> >> Your B&W uses a special internal 56k modem that is not a PCI card but >> was made for the B&W and also the Yikes G4 I think. The modems are >> cheap and plentiful on the used market at about $20.00 and they work >> pretty well. I can get 46-48 speeds on the B&W internal modem on the >> same lines my PTP external US Robotics 56k only gets 33 at best, >> ever.... >> >> Downloads are about 4-6kbs on the B&W modem and about 2-3kbs on the US >> Robotics. >> >> Your other options are: >> >> 1. A USB modem - Sorry don't know anything about them but with OSX it >> should be a no brainer to use. >> >> 2. A USB to Serial adapter to attach a serial external modem to the USB >> port. (costs about as much as the B&W modem) >> >> If you download the Apple manual it will show how to install the modem. >> It's an easy 1 minute job. >> >> >> HTH, >> >> Ron >> >> >> On Saturday, September 18, 2004, at 08:12 AM, sean wrote: >> >>> Hi all. >>> >>> Does anyone know of an internal 56k modem PCI card that they would >>> recommend and that will work and has scripts for OS 10.3.5? >>> Failing that can anyone recommend a external USB modem for use with OS >>> X? Obviously would prefer a PCI card since I have the space free. >>> >>> I know ADSL is the way to go but am limited to modem access for the >>> mean time. >>> >>> My system: >>> B&W rev2, Encore/Ziff 1Ghz G4, 640Mb RAM, ATI Rage 128 >>> >>> Thanks for any help/advice >>> ___________ >>> >>> Sean > -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
