Now that I think about it, it shouldn't be that difficult to get an external modem, although I'd still prefer not to for space conservation reasons. Still, I could most likely get a USB hub, and that would solve my 2 USB port problem easily enough. I called a local computer store today (the only one that appears to be open) and they want $120 for labor, and an unspecified $100-200 for a new modem. That's a no go. Better to bite my pride and get an external than pay over $300 just for a modem card. Re: broadband; I have put some though into it as of late, maybe it's finally time to take the plunge. You do bring up a valid point, for the dial up, second line, and everything else, broadband is just as viable an option. Thanks for all help given, Brian
P.S. I still can figure out what this diagnostic CD you speak of. Any hints on what it looks like/ is labeled as? In a message dated 6/1/2003 1:48:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > From: Mary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Can be replaced, but it's not simple, and I don't know of a source for > > replacement. > > > > Internal modems in iMacs have a kinda poor reputation. You'd be better > > off getting an external USB modem, at this point, IMO. > > Good idea (if the modem is truly dead) but a much better idea is to > simply use this as an excuse to get broadband if it's available to you. > > Broadband doesn't cost one iota more than dialup + separate phone line, > indeed it sometimes costs less. It truly astounds me how many people > who have the option to switch and can afford to switch would rather pay > $25-30/month to the phone company for a second phone line and $20-$25 > to AOL or whatever rather than pay $45/month flat for VASTLY better > speed and reliability. > > (and yes, I know it's cheaper if you don't have second phone line, but > again dialup is 20-30 TIMES slower, has innumerable problems, dictates > when and for how long you can be online if you don't use a separate > line and wastes extraordinary amounts of time if you're > doing much > beyond email and basic web surfing.) > > _Chas_ -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
